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Eat Frozen Produce, Stay Healthy
Valerie Latona
Fresh is great—but frozen is often just as good when it comes to fr…
Many people finger dietary fat as the culprit for clogged arteries that cause heart attack and...
6 Surprising Heart-Healthy Foods
You want a healthier heart, and you’re making changes to your diet to support one of your...
The fight for immunity requires more than just Vitamin C
Africa Studio/Shutterstock.com When talking about the health of one’s immune system, it...
4 Common Myths About a Healthy Heart—Debunked
When you think about it, our heart is pretty darn amazing. This one little fist-shaped muscle...
Nearly half of all Americans take multivitamins. If you don't take one regularly,...
The Best Way to Eat for Better Health
You’d like to lose the holiday pounds or take healthier eating to another level in the new...
Forget Weight Loss: THESE are the 6 Resolutions you should be making this year
Valerie Latona
Commit to a healthier lifestyle with these New Year’s resolutions that will keep your body—and your brain—fit.
7 Simple Food Swaps to Head off Holiday Weight Gain
'Tis the season for gift giving, celebrating with friends and family, and more. Americans put...
Holiday Stress: 5 Super Simple Ways to Feel More Relaxed
If you're like me, you've probably read plenty of articles about stress—and how (...
7 Gifts that Get You Healthier, Happier,…
Valerie Latona
Before you buy any presents for the holidays, read about these free g…
Good-Mood Foods
The days are shorter and there's a chill in the air. Healthy eating supports energy and...
6 Healthy Holiday Treats
If you're anything like me, you look forward to holiday foods you many eat only at...
How to Fight Middle-Age Weight Gain
Elizabeth Ward, MS, RD
As if weight control wasn't hard enough for women, getting older makes it even more difficult. Calorie needs decrease with time, and your weight control plan should evolve to reflect each stage of life. You can forget about drastic calorie reduction and excessive physical activity to shed pounds, ho...
7 Ways to Eat Better for Busy Women
Busy women have a lot on their plates. Time spent caring for family, working, and managing...
What All Women Should Do for a Healthier Heart
Did you know that a heart attack strikes someone in America every 34 seconds - and that...
Ways to Make Time for Your Health
You may have strayed from your healthy habits during the summer, but …
9 Surprising Tips to Help You Stay Healthy
It’s Fall—back-to-school time! And for me, and many parents, that means back-to-me time…time for...
If you work full-time away from home, you spend about 25% of your wee…
Strategies to Support Brain Health
If you’re anything like me, you’ve been enjoying a more relaxed schedule this...
It’s a fact: You need fewer calories with age, yet the suggested intakes for certain...
How to Have a Happy, Healthier Vacation
I had the best intentions: I packed my protein powder; I brought my gym clothes (with the...
5 Things You Need to Do for Healthier Eyes
Full disclosure: I’m wearing glasses as I write this. In fact, if I didn’t, I...
Healthy Summer Eats for Strong Bones
Summer lasts just two months, but the season offers lots of opportunity for lifestyle...
Eat to Energize
We all need a break from our daily routine, but summer vacations, celebrations, and weekend...
How to Makeover Your Diet—in 3 Simple …
Valerie Latona
Eating healthier doesn’t have to be hard — or make you feel depri…
Freshen Up Your Summer Routine—and Get Healthier!
I. Love. Summer. There’s something about this season—with its breezy, balmy...
Eat to Support Your Bones
Calcium and vitamin D garner lots of attention for building and maintaining strong bones....
Women, Take Care of Yourselves
As a woman, you may put the wellbeing of others first. You’re not alone. Women often...
Spring Cleaning: Renew Your Resolutions
Did you, like so many millions of other people, vow to improve your h…
Spring Clean Your Diet
Spring is in the air, and that means summer is not far behind. As the mercury rises, you may...
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How to Keep Your Bones Healthy and Stron…
Valerie Latona
I have to be honest: I’ve never really worried about my bones—unt…
Shore Up Your Defenses: What to Eat to Support Your Immune Health
You may take it for granted, but your immune system does battle with potentially harmful...
Why Taking A Break is SO Important!
It’s August—vacation time! Well…maybe not. A recent survey found that...
It’s summer, and most of us are reaching for sweetened ice tea, frozen treats, and other...
Training for Your First Race: Anyone Can Do It
I still remember the feeling: I stood, waist deep, in a lake—wetsuit, swim cap, and goggles...
Time to Make vitamin D: Should You Get Some Unprotected Sun?
Call me a sunscreen fanatic. I slather the stuff on myself and my children, and I silently...
Summer: The Perfect Time to Jump-Start Those Resolutions!
Forget New Year’s. I’ve always found that summer is the best time to kick-...
