Safe Winter Driving
When snow and sleet are falling, the best bet is to stay home. But if you absolutely must drive during dangerous conditions, it’s critical to be prepared. Have a mechanic inspect your car in...
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D Is for December
Most people get enough vitamin D naturally — through sunlight. But our sun exposure is often limited this time of year due to shorter days and colder temperatures. Adding vitamin D through your diet...
Go Out and Play
During the colder months, it’s easy to get cooped up indoors. But with a winter wonderland of outdoor fun available, there’s no reason your physical activity should suffer. Go get some sunlight, breathe in...
Juiced Up
An 8–ounce glass of 100% fruit or vegetable juice is generally a tasty and healthy choice. But it can be loaded with carbs, sugar, and 100–200 calories. At least 5 servings of fruits and...
The Season of Giving
The true holiday spirit is love and kindness, not gifts and indulgence. While volunteering is a selfless act, those who annually donate 100–plus hours enjoy enhanced physical and mental health themselves — greater longevity,...
Hand Hygiene
You probably think everyone washes their hands — it’s common sense, right? Surprisingly, just 75% of adult females and 58% of adult males wash their hands appropriately, according to a 2006 study cited by...
Memory Matters
The sometimes absentminded rocker–reality star Ozzy Osbourne offers a great reminder: Don’t forget your memory. According to WebMD.com, common causes of memory loss include medications, alcohol, illicit drug use, stress, depression, head injury, infection,...
Holiday Hassles
An annual cocktail of joy and dread, the holiday season exposes us to stressors that can unnerve even the most strong–willed person. The top holiday anxiety triggers, according to the Mayo Clinic, are relationships,...
Quitting Time
More than 438,000 premature deaths from smoking occur each year in the US, according to the National Cancer Institute. The habit harms nearly all organs and causes cancer, heart disease, stroke, and lung disease....
Fitness Fountain of Youth
Sure exercise helps slim you down and tone you up. But the compounded results of working out do more than just reduce your pants size. Besides the fact that physical activity lowers your risk...
Try Before You Buy?
Before you head into the dressing room, know how to safely try on items so you’re not bringing home more than you bargained for. Undergarments: Your safest bet is to avoid the in–store audition....
Deception Deficit
Lying is more than just an ethical misstep. Deceit gobbles up energy while inducing emotional and mental stress. And while you might think fudging the truth is sometimes necessary, guilt can creep in, ruffling...
Curbing GERD
Ever felt that burning sensation creeping up in your chest? More than 60 million Americans experience gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) at least once a month. But indigestion doesn’t have to have the last word....
Ask the Sports Dietitian – What Foods Help Speed Up Recovery?
Are some foods better than others in aiding recovery after a rough run? – Amber Amber, As far as I am concerned, the WHEN and HOW MUCH are as important as...
Disciplined Thanks
While celebrating Thanksgiving can be a lesson in gratitude, it can also be an opportunity for gluttony. Exercise your willpower with these virtuous reminders: Temperance. The average Thanksgiving meal contains more than 2000 calories,...
Under Pressure?
About 1 in 4 American adults suffers from high blood pressure (hypertension). While the causes behind 95% of these cases are unknown, it’s certain the condition can wreak havoc. Hypertension is a leading cause...
Family Feast
Science confirms what generations have long known — that coming together to break bread is one of the most important family rituals. So rally your kin for a meal that fosters the spirit of...
Healing the Hoarder Within
Hoarding has become a national phenomenon rooted in an inability to organize, make decisions, and let go. Even if you’re not afflicted by an extreme case, chances are you’re clinging to something that’s holding...
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread
Filled with seasonal spices, this bread is perfect for the holidays Pumpkin, the hallmark ingredient for the holiday season, blends with cinnamon, nutmeg, and gooey chocolate in this moist dessert bread. A sweet...
Green Clean
Many consumers are avoiding harsh chemical cleaners, which can pose health threats. Fortunately Mother Nature has a few tricks up her sleeve when it comes to knocking off household germs. Flex your green muscle...
Caprese Farro Salad: Old World Meets Classic Italian
This take on a traditional combination incorporates farro, a grain popular hundreds of years ago that’s making a resurgence. By Tracy Harris; Image by Tracy Harris Published November 15, 2012 Eating healthy can become...
Odorless Threats
Pumpkin pies baking and chimneys smoking are familiar scents this time of year. But it’s the things you can’t sniff that could be threats to you and your family. Beware of these indoor pollutants...
Menu Mapping
While there’s nothing intrinsically wrong with eating out, it can lure you into some dietary pitfalls. Avoid the menu traps that can add inches to your waistline: Beware bold images. Our eyes naturally gravitate...
Gluten-Free Roughage
Approximately 3 million Americans suffer from celiac disease, an autoimmune condition where the intestines cannot properly digest gluten — a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye. Even intolerances or allergies to gluten products...
Mind Over Matter
While plenty of drugs are available to mask chronic pain, they often come with side effects. But science is beginning to understand the mind–body connection and what patients can do to control pain. Check...
Embrace the Season
Fresh veggies and fruits paint your meals with nutrition and flavor. But not all your favorites are ripe for the picking. Embrace the seasonal crops in your area with these tips for getting the...
Decaffeinated Boost
While a caffeine jolt can resuscitate your sluggish battery, it’s not always a good call. The stimulant may cause jitters and may subject you to withdrawal symptoms when you go without. So before you...
Get the latest on how to stay healthy en route
Planning to take the roads, rails, or skies for a family vacation? Get the latest on how to stay healthy en route: Don’t let germs hitchhiking on aircraft, buses, and trains trip up your...
Celebrity Nutritionist Recipe For Optimal Weight Loss
Kimberly Snyder, clinical nutritionist and author of The Beauty Detox Solution, says a plant-based diet is optimal for clear skin, renewed energy, and weight loss. We asked Kimberly what one food she recommends for...
All-Weather Workout
In most areas, this time of year tends to deliver cool temps and precipitation, which can bully you away from outdoor training. If your will to step out is drenched by the thought of...