Fit for Fall
Sure you may be stowing your swimsuit for the next 9 months. But showing less skin as summer bows out doesn’t mean accepting fall flab. Stay fit in those areas you worked hard (or...
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What’s Up, Doc?
While nobody wants to visit a doctor, everyone must at some point. Your experience with your practitioner can make all the difference in your treatment and recovery, so know how to make the right...
Television Addict?
Could one of your favorite pastimes be an addiction? Not only is the sedentary nature of watching television partly responsible for fattening the country — 33% of the population is overweight — some experts...
Overstuffed
Experts contend that Americans gobble 1500 calories/day more than necessary. Fewer home–cooked meals and the supersize mentality both have fueled the overload. In fact, average Americans consume about 33% of calories from restaurants, which...
Surge Protection
Sapped of energy? Forget about reaching for one of those pills or drinks promising a shot in the arm — nothing says downer like an artificial pick–me–up. There’s a reason your battery’s drained, so...
Case for Cancer Concern
The list of carcinogenic risk factors grows yearly. From our own sun to the tiniest virus, it seems there’s no escaping cancer threat. While paranoia isn’t healthy, staying tuned to developing research is… CT...
Positive Thinking
Everyone indulges now and then in personal pity parties, but they won’t fix your problems. And a negative outlook can spell trouble for your overall health. Studies find that pessimistic thoughts and feelings directly...
Starting With Your Best Food Forward
Are you eating the right breakfast? Take an honest look at your daybreak meal and discover how easily you can spruce it up: Make time. Sorry, a protein shake doesn’t count as a meal....
Healthy Bravo!
Studies suggest classical music helps train children’s brains to build neuro–pathways, specifically those for language processes, spatial intelligence, and creativity. But just because you’ve graduated into adulthood doesn’t mean you’re immune to the Mozart...
Allergy Overload
Fall foliage and autumn breezes may be cranking up your sneeze factor, but also consider how these secondary triggers can aggravate allergies… A drink: Studies indicate the histamines in alcohol can set off sniffles,...
Economy Size
Bargains can bridge the gap between thrift and health, but not every grocery trip should come down to getting the biggest bang for your buck. Despite the discounts that come with bulk buying, some...
Stop Stalling
Today is an opportunity to stop putting off until tomorrow what you can do today. Fortunately, you don’t have to make giant changes overnight — simple steps can jumpstart a healthier lifestyle in seconds....
Stress of Mess
Homes steeped in stuff and disorganization have many rubbing their temples. The stress can wear you down, affecting not only your health but your productivity. Take small steps to put your life in order...
Lip Service
Those chapped lips could be a sign of oral contact dermatitis — an allergy of the mouth. If you notice swelling inside or outside your kisser, discomfort on the tongue, or heightened redness you...
Healthy Aging
The world’s oldest person — Besse Cooper — is 115. If you aspire to the century mark, a healthy lifestyle and great genetics can help. The world’s average life expectancy is 68.9 years, while...
Go to Sleep
Lack of sleep — less than 7–9 hours — compromises your immune system (putting you at risk for infectious diseases), contributes to decreased work performance, and reduces quality of life. Daytime drowsiness and increased...
Doing Good
Assisting others creates a sense of purpose, promotes positivity, and strengthens communities. About 1 in 4 Americans volunteer each year; in a United Health Group survey. Most said their physical health and emotional health...
Healthy Heart Foods
Salmon is rich in Omega-3 fatty acids (along with most fish). Substitute your red cuts of meat with fish such salmon (tuna is another great option as well. It’s recommended that you eat foods...
BASIC NUTRITION
Calorie Control The biggest factor in a diet is calories in versus calories out; your total calories will determine if you lose or gain weight. Eating too many calories will lead to fat gain....
A Day for Dogs
If you’ve pondered parenting a pup, consider the rewards: Pets can help you cope with physical and mental pain, boost your social interactions, and increase your physical activity. There are many good reasons to...
Finding Peace
Forgiving is not necessarily forgetting, but you can show compassion for those who caused you pain. By burying the hatchet, you can improve your health, boost self–esteem, and lessen depression as well as anxiety,...
Are You Overworked?
Pushing yourself too hard for too long can lead to difficulty sleeping, appetite changes, fatigue, and frazzled nerves as well as strained relationships. If you take work home, work through lunch, or skip vacations,...
Allergy Attack
As summer transitions to fall, 2 abundant allergens will return: ragweed and mold. Those allergic to ragweed may experience hay fever symptoms including eye irritation, runny nose, puffy eyes, sneezing, and itchy nose and...
Health. When You Have it, Life is Good.
Every day is an adventure. Which is why, every day, you make a hundred different choices to support your healthy lifestyle. That’s why USANA provides products to meet all your health needs. We’ve got...
Dealing With Disappointment
Most would agree with the lyrics to The Rolling Stones’s I Can’t Get No Satisfaction — disappointment can be difficult. It can affect your personal and professional life — whether it’s a vacation ruined...
20 Nutritional Tips For A Leaner You
1 Calories Are The Tipping Point There are numerous tricks you can implement to help burn bodyfat. The key principle above all others is to create a calorie, or energy, deficit to stimulate the...
Strengthen and Define
There are myriad benefits to muscle building: It burns fat, helps maintain weight, strengthens bones, reduces stress, and improves confidence. Generally, strength training focuses on the major muscle groups by completing 1 or 2...
Tech Addicts
Smart phones, online gaming, text messages, social networks and the Internet provide information and entertainment instantly. But studies show that continuously being plugged in can cause compulsive behavior. Warning signs of technology addiction include:...
Vision Decisions
August is National Eye Exam Month — a timely reminder to visit your eye doctor at least once every 2 years. Early detection can prevent macular degeneration (a disease of the retina, resulting in...
Have No Fear
According to Robert Leahy, PhD, we live in the Age of Anxiety. About 18% of American adults (40 million people) suffer from related conditions, according to the Anxiety Disorders Association of America. Common phobias...