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Are You Really Only as Old as You Feel?

Original article published on GetOld.com, brought to you by Pfizer. When it comes to...

The 5 Best Foods That Will Help Supercharge Your Brain

Amidst our busy schedule, it's important to retain our focus and memory. Resting alone is not...

Often Feeling Weak & Dizzy? You Could Have Iron Deficiency. Here are 5 Iron-Rich Foods To Boost...
Iron deficiency is a lot more common than you would think. A recent survey by SATA CommHealth(i...

Mars vs Venus: Understanding the His and Hers of Nutritional Needs

Mars vs Venus: Understanding the His and Hers of Nutritional Gaps Although their DNAs are...

The Diet Checklist for Good Eye Health

The Diet Checklist for Good Eye Health Many eye issues can be prevented and are better...

Feeling Tired? Here are 5 Superfoods That Can Help You Power Through Your Busy Workday

A daunting schedule plus a lack of sleep can wear you out. To boost your energy, you need to...

Vitamin C: A Vital Necessity For Workout Recovery

Ivanko80/Shutterstock.com To burn fat, maintain heart health, or to build muscles,...

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...

Vitamin C Isn't Enough! You Need These "Great 8".

Achoo! Immune systems can use help, too! Maybe it was your child’s classmate. Perhaps it was...

Turning 50? Get what you need to power your lifestyle.

Are you 50 going on 30? Get what you need to power your lifestyle! Today, like many of...

Eliminating certain foods? Find out what you need to add to help meet your body's nutritional n...

Eliminating certain foods? Find out what you need to add to help meet your body's nutritional...

Does your immune system need more support?

Does your immune system need more support? Here’s what you can do! Meet your body’s...

Feeling Sluggish? You Need These Nutrients.

Feeling tired? Sluggish? It doesn’t have to be that way. Get your energy to keep up with...

Are your dietary choices eliminating more than you think?

Are your dietary choices eliminating more than you think? There are many reasons why people...

Aging Anorexia: The Real Reason Why Elderly People Eat Less

You might be familiar with this scenario: whenever you bring your kids to visit their grandparents...

4 Reasons Why You Get Sick So Easily and How to Fix It

 

There’s a worrying tickle at the back of your throat, but it's Friday afternoon -- all you can...

4 Common Essential Nutrients and Vitamins Men Lack

Most of us know that health is wealth, but the hectic lifestyles and food habits of most men in...

3 Common Essential Vitamins & Minerals Women Lack

Being a woman is hard work. As if pursuing a career and juggling your personal life isn’t tough...

4 Ways Men and Women’s Nutritional Requirements Differ

We come in all shapes and sizes. Naturally, the physical characteristics of our bodies affect our...

10 ways to boost your energy throughout the day

You Snooze, You Lose Whether you work in a MNC or startup, there’re bound to be moments where you...

7 Unhealthy Hawker Dishes You Can Indulge in Moderation

It’s no secret that Singaporeans are a fiercely loyal bunch when it comes to hawker fare. From a...

5 Vitamin Must-Haves For Your 50s

Congratulations on hitting the 50th anniversary of your birth! Did you know that 50 year...

5 Myths About Health Supplements That Are Actually True

Most Singaporeans have probably taken health supplements at least once in their life. Some may even...

4 Ways to Combat a Post-Lunch Coma

We’ve all had moments like these after lunch: head nodding, eyelids drooping and a brain that...

The A-Z of Haze: "M" is for Mask

The haze is back – here’s the A-Z of Haze you must know! "M" is for Mask. Increasingly, it's no...

The A-Z of Haze: "F" is for Frame of Reference

"F" is for Frame of Reference. Many of us have had the uncanny experience of waking up to smog-...

The A-Z of Haze: "A" is for Air Purifiers

The haze is back – here’s the A-Z of Haze you must know! "A" is for Air purifiers. Air purifiers...

The Truth Behind Calories

Singaporeans are a discerning lot, especially when it comes to food. We’ve all heard...

Filling the Nutrition Gap – A Nutritionist's Perspective

Many Singaporeans eat out at least 4 times a week. But that can be bad for you....

Completing the Nutrition Gap – A Chef's Perspective

Chef Eric Teo, Hall of Fame inductee at the World Gourmet Summit and President of the...

What is the Nutrition Gap?

As a woman, you may put the wellbeing of others first. You’re not a…

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I have to be honest: I’ve never really worried about my bones—until just...

Vitamin & Mineral Needs: 50+

They say turning 50 is a milestone, and it is, if only because certain nutrient needs change at...

Top 5 Nutrients for Men 50+

You may have celebrated your 50th birthday, but you haven’t slowed down one bit, and you’d like to...

How can you reduce Men’s Cancer Risk?

The word ‘cancer’ is perhaps the most dreaded word in the English language. On a brighter...

Vitamins and supplements in pregnancy

Key nutrients during pregnancy Certain nutrients play particularly important roles in your baby...

Prenatal vitamins: Why they matter, how to choose

A healthy diet is the best way to get the vitamins and minerals you need — but even...

 

Maintaining a Healthy Pregnancy

Health A woman’s good health is essential to the good health of her baby. Women who eat well...

What’s Good for the Heart is Good for the Brain

February inspires talk of the heart. That’s no surprise, since February is American Heart...

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...

 

Spring Clean Your Diet

Spring is in the air, and that means summer is not far behind. As the mercury rises, you may...

Spring Cleaning: Renew Your Resolutions

Did you, like so many millions of other people, vow to improve your h…

Women, Take Care of Yourselves

As a woman, you may put the wellbeing of others first. You’re not alone. Women often...

Eat to Support Your Bones

Calcium and vitamin D garner lots of attention for building and maintaining strong bones....

Freshen Up Your Summer Routine—and Get Healthier!

I. Love. Summer. There’s something about this season—with its breezy, balmy...

Eat to Energize

We all need a break from our daily routine, but summer vacations, celebrations, and weekend...

Healthy Summer Eats for Strong Bones

Summer lasts just two months, but the season offers lots of opportunity for lifestyle...

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...

How to Have a Happy, Healthier Vacation

I had the best intentions: I packed my protein powder; I brought my gym clothes (with the...

Make the Most of Food

It’s a fact: You need fewer calories with age, yet the suggested intakes for certain...

Strategies to Support Brain Health

If you’re anything like me, you’ve been enjoying a more relaxed schedule this...

3 Ways to Workplace Wellness

If you work full-time away from home, you spend about 25% of your wee…

Ways to Make Time for Your Health

You may have strayed from your healthy habits during the summer, but …

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...

7 Ways to Eat Better for Busy Women

Busy women have a lot on their plates. Time spent caring for family, working, and managing...

10 Simple Ways to Live a Healthier Life

The one thing that never ceases to amaze me about our bodies: they respond so well to..

6 Healthy Holiday Treats

If you're anything like me, you look forward to holiday foods you many eat only at...

Good-Mood Foods

The days are shorter and there's a chill in the air. Healthy eating supports energy and...

Mindfulness exercises: How to get started

If you've heard of or read about mindfulness — a form of meditation — you...

Memory loss: 7 tips to improve your memory

Can't find your car keys? Forget what's on your grocery list? Can't remember...

Contact lenses: What to know before you buy

Thinking about trying contact lenses? Contact lenses are more versatile than ever before....

Eye injury: Tips to protect vision

When you think about who's at risk of eye injury, you probably picture workers in a...

Menus for heart-healthy eating: Cut the fat and salt

Do you want to adopt a heart-healthy diet but aren't sure where to start? One way to...

Heart-healthy diet: 8 steps to prevent heart disease

Although you might know that eating certain foods can increase your heart disease risk, it's...

Eggs: Are they good or bad for my cholesterol?

Q. Eggs: Are they good or bad for my cholesterol? A. from Thomas Behrenbeck, M.D., Ph.D....

7 Gifts that Get You Healthier, Happier, and Cost You Nothing

It's easy to get sucked into the holiday madness of rushing out to buy gifts for...

How to Fight Middle-Age Weight Gain

As if weight control wasn't hard enough for women, getting older makes it even more difficult...

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 Simple Food Swaps to Head off Holiday Weight Gain

'Tis the season for gift giving, celebrating with friends and family, and more. Americans put...

The Role of Multivitamins

Dietary supplements are primarily intended to help people fill dietar…

8 Ways to Stronger Willpower

Healthy eating, regular exercise, and other new year’s resolutions take willpower. Strengthen your inner resolve with these eight simple strategies.

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.

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...

Why Multivitamins Matter

Nearly half of all Americans take multivitamins. If you don't take one regularly,...

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...

Laugh More, Live More: Your Heart Will Thank You

There are plenty of “rules” for healthy living that we’ve all heard about: eat...

6 Surprising Heart-Healthy Foods

You want a healthier heart, and you’re making changes to your diet to support one of your...

The Facts About Fat

Many people finger dietary fat as the culprit for clogged arteries that cause heart attack and...

Nutrient News For Women Over 50

You need fewer calories as you get older. While the decline may seem like it happened overnight,...

Omega-3 in fish: How eating fish helps your heart

If you're worried about heart disease, eating one to two servings of fish a week could...

Nuts and your heart: Eating nuts for heart health

Eating nuts as part of a healthy diet can be good for your heart. Nuts, which contain unsaturated...

Exercise: A drug-free approach to lowering high blood pressure

Your risk of high blood pressure (hypertension) increases with age, but getting some exercise...

Butter vs. margarine: Which is better for my heart?

Margarine usually tops butter when it comes to heart health. Margarine is made from vegetable...

Heart disease prevention: Strategies to help protect your heart

Heart disease may be a leading cause of death, but that doesn't mean you have to accept it...

Five Snacks That Support Brain Health

You’re conflicted about snacks. You eat between meals because you’re hungry, but you...

10 Healthy Dinners in Under 20 Minutes

It’s 5:00 PM and you’re having a dinnertime dilemma. After a long day, you don...

10 Best Low-Impact Workouts

Low-impact workouts have gotten a bad rap: many people think that low-impact means no real...

Nutritious Spin of Favorite Foods

Many of us could use more of the vitamins, minerals and fiber found in whole grains, produce,...

Daily Activity is Exercise

Ask people the #1 reason why they don’t work out—and the answer is pretty much always: “I don’t...

Enduring Health Advice

My grandmother—healthy, strong, and sharp until the day she passed at 96—always used to...

Nutrients for Your Eyes

Take a moment to consider your eyes. They are just the size of ping pong balls, yet eyes help you...

Bad Genes? Tips to Stay Healthy

People often ask me about the dietary supplements I take and which ones I give to my...

Guys: 5 Changes for Better Health

Sure, you know you probably should get healthier but the very thought of doing so can be...

Nutrient Needs Throughout Pregnancy

A balanced diet is the best way for women to get most of the nutrients they need before, during...

Why Vitamin D is Different

Vitamin D contributes to bone health by improving the body’s absorption of calcium from foods...

Easy Ways to Stay Cool in the Heat

Whether you’re active outdoors or just running errands in the summer heat, you’ve got to keep...

6 Simple Ways to Boost Your Energy

Feeling tired all the time—or at least, most days? While a visit to your doctor can rule out...

Caffeine: How does it affect blood pressure?

Caffeine can cause a short, but dramatic increase in your blood pressure, even if you don't...

How meat and poultry fit in your healthy diet

Meat and poultry can be valuable sources of protein and other important nutrients, but they can...

Healthy cooking for 1 or 2

Do you make time for healthy cooking when you're cooking for yourself? If not, you're selling...

6 Smart Swaps for Healthy Aging

Feeling your best is a top priority. That’s why you eat right, exercise regularly, and take a...

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...

Sugar Shock

It’s summer, and most of us are reaching for sweetened ice tea, frozen treats, and other...

Why Taking A Break is SO Important!

It’s August—vacation time! Well…maybe not. A recent survey found that...

Exercise and Lifestyle Factors

One of the most important – if not the most important – thing you can do to stay...

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-...

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...

Lifestyle (exercise)

While good nutrition is an essential part of healthful living, physical activity is also...

Food & Diet

A healthful diet combined with physical activity is the key to living a long and healthy life....

Supplements

Ideally, you would get all your vitamins and essential minerals from your diet, although some of...

Dietary Supplements

National surveys consistently reveal that older adults often fall far short of meeting their...

Dietary Recommendations

It is always a challenge to eat healthfully and know you are getting the right amount of...

Metabolism and weight loss: How you burn calories

You've probably heard people blame their weight on a slow metabolism, but what does that...

Healthy Eating for the Entire Family

If you’re like me, you crave a more balanced life with less to do and more time to relax....

Dietary Supplements for My Family

People often ask me about the dietary supplements I take and which ones I give to my...

Prenatal Vitamins: OK for woman who aren´t pregnant?

Q. Is it OK to take prenatal vitamins if I'm not pregnant and don't plan to become...

Bedtime routines: Not just for babies

Start a relaxing bedtime routine. Do the same things each night to tell your body it's time...

Easy bruising: Common as you age

Yet another bruise. What caused that dark, unsightly mark on your leg? You don't recall...

Vaccines for Adults: Which do you need?

Wonder which vaccines you need? It can be confusing, especially if you thought vaccines were just...

Walking for fitness? Make it count with a pedometer

Walking can help pave the way to fitness. But are you taking enough steps to get results? Using...

Snack attack? Try these 100-calorie snacks

Healthy snacks can satisfy your hunger and keep you from eating extra helpings at your...

Mayo Clinic Healthy Weight Pyramid: A sample menu

The Mayo Clinic Healthy Weight Pyramid is a tool that helps guide you toward eating a balanced,...

Aerobic exercise: Top 10 reasons to get physical

Regular aerobic activity — such as walking, bicycling or swimming — can help you live...

Insomnia treatment: Cognitive behavioral therapy instead of sleeping pills

Insomnia is a common problem characterized by trouble falling asleep, staying asleep or getting...

Calcium and calcium supplements: Achieving the right balance

Calcium is important for optimal bone health throughout your life. The Institute of Medicine...

Calcium Supplements: Do men need them too?

Q. Should men take calcium supplements? A. Some men may benefit from taking calcium supplements...

Oral health: A window to your overall health

Did you know that your oral health can offer clues about your overall health? Or that problems in...

Calcium: Building better bones

Calcium is a mineral important for developing and maintaining strong bones. If you don't get...

Vitamin D: Essential with calcium

Vitamin D is an essential nutrient, helping your body absorb calcium, which in turn helps you...

Bone health: Tips to keep your bones healthy

Bones play many roles in the body — providing structure, protecting organs, anchoring...

Stress: Constant stress puts your health at risk

Your body is hard-wired to react to stress in ways meant to protect you against threats from...

Job burnout: Spotting it — and taking action

Job burnout is a special type of job stress — a state of physical, emotional or mental...

Stress relievers: Top 10 picks to tame stress

Is stress making you angry, frustrated and irritable? Stress relievers can help restore calm and...

Strength training: Get stronger, leaner, healthier

You know exercise is good for you. Ideally, you're looking for ways to incorporate physical...

Choosing sunglasses: Is UV protection important?

Q. When you're choosing sunglasses, does UV protection matter? A. Yes, ultraviolet (UV) eye...

Foods for healthy skin: Top picks

Q. What are the best foods for healthy skin? A. Research on the best foods for healthy skin is...

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Golf injuries: Why it pays to play it safe 

It's been a few months since your last golf outing. You're at the first tee, shaking the...

Bicycle helmet do's and don'ts

It's a beautiful day for a bike ride. You fill your water bottle, lace up your shoes and...

I'm having trouble sleeping lately. Does this increase my chances of getting sick?

Yes, lack of sleep can affect your immune system. Studies show that people who don't get a good...

Do your sunglasses get the job done?

Sunglasses are more than a fashion statement. When you're shopping for shades, skip...

Sunless tanning: A safe alternative to sunbathing

Don't want to expose your skin to the sun's damaging rays, but don't want to miss out...

Get Energized

Create "you" time. Manage your stress by maintaining a realistic schedule, setting...

Aging Gracefully

Enjoy the effects of antioxidants. Add foods rich in these compounds to a healthy diet, such as...

The Benefits of Omega-3 Supplements

Omega-3 fatty acids play a vital role in maintaining cell integrity throughout the body.* Omega-3...

STUDY: Are the Nutrients in Multivitamin Supplements Absorbed?

About the Study The study, "Effects of Multivitamin/Mineral (MVM) Supplementation on...

Maintain Strong Bones

Are You at Risk? Some factors that may place you at higher-than-average risk for osteoporosis...

Dietary fiber: Essential for a healthy diet

Eat more fiber. You've probably heard it before. But do you know why fiber is so good for your...

Friendships: Enrich your life and improve your health

Friendships can have a major impact on your health and well-being, but it's not always easy to...

Healthy diet: Do you follow dietary guidelines?

You're trying to eat a healthy diet, but you're not sure how much of which nutrients to get. Just...

"Spice" Up Your Metabolism

Most of us will burn fewer calories with time, making it harder to maintain a healthy weight....

4 Ways to Burn More Fat 24/7

We all know people who can eat just about anything—and everything—and never gain a pound. Chances...

Fat grams: How to track your dietary fat

All three are useful for determining the amount of fat (and total calories) you're eating, but...

Color Your World

When you say you're "in the pink" or "feeling blue," you're not...

Skin care: 5 tips for healthy skin

Don't have time for intensive skin care? Pamper yourself with the basics. Good skin...

Herbal supplements: What to know before you buy

Echinacea to prevent colds. Ginkgo to improve memory. Flaxseed to lower cholesterol. The list of...

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Ab patrol: How to do a proper crun

Abdominal crunches are a classic core exercise. Try a set today! Lie on your back. Place...

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Medical history: Compiling your medical family tree

Your family medical history — also called a medical family tree or pedigree —...

Stress, depression and the holidays: 10 tips for coping

The holiday season, which begins for most Americans with Thanksgiving and continues through New...

Healthy Vision in the Digital Age

Computers—and all the digital devices we use on a daily basis, be it smartphones or handheld...

Healthy recipes: A guide to ingredient substitutions

Whipping up healthy recipes may be easier than you think. You can make simple ingredient...

Heart rate: What's normal?

Q. What's a normal resting heart rate?   A. For an adult, a normal resting heart rate...

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Pregnancy nutrition: Foods to avoid during pregnancy

You want what's best for your baby. That's why you add sliced fruit to your fortified...

8 Things All Women Should Do for a Healthier Heart

Did you know that a heart attack strikes someone in America every 34 seconds—and that many of...

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...

How Many Hours of Sleep are Enough?

Q. How many hours of sleep are enough for good health? A. The amount of sleep you need...

Centrum - The Clear Choice

We are proud to announce that Centrum Silver 50+ was part of the recently published landmark...

Multivitamin Reduces Cancer in Men

A multi-vitamin a day may just keep cancer away. According to the recent results of a major...

Vitamin K: What You Need To Know

Vitamin K1 is vital for normal clotting of blood, and helps maintain bone health. It is also...

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Plant Sterols Lower Cholesterol Levels

Phytosterols are clinically proven to help lower cholesterol levels. Recommended Dietary...

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Lycopene for Heart Health

Lycopene has been linked to cardiovascular benefits and promoting healthy cholesterol levels...

Lutein for Healthy Eyes

Lutein is believed to play an important role in maintaining healthy eyes and eyesight....

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Are You Getting Your Vitamins and Minerals?

When we consider nutrition, we tend to think of our inner health, such as heart or lungs but there...

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Is Your Diet Giving You Enough Vitamins and Minerals?

Good nutrition is vital to being healthy. Even if you think you have a healthy diet, you may well...

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How Can Multivitamins Benefit You?

Whilst a 'balanced' diet will supply all the necessary nutrients we need, our busy lifestyles can...

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8 Facts about Vitamins You Should Know

Did you know? Fact 1: Water-soluable vitamins (B Vitamins and Vitamin C) cannot be stored in...

The Benefits of Supplements for Seniors

Today’s elderly may face challenges daily in meeting their nutritional needs. The elderly may...

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The Importance of Multivitamins for Kids

As parents, we want the very best for our children. However, lifestyles have changed and our...

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Are You Getting Enough Vitamins?

While love may top some people’s list as a necessity they can’t live without, there are 13 "other...

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Watch For "Sneaky" Salads

When you’re on the go this summer, a fast food salad can be a great choice, but watch out for...

True or False?: You Must Wait An Hour After Eating Before Swimming

According to experts, there’s no specific time you must wait before heading back into the water...

Keep Your Feet Running Strong

The foot is complex: 26 bones, 33 joints, 107 ligaments, 19 muscles. But it's simple to keep your...

Translating Food Labels

Does nutrition label lingo seem as foreign as another language? Use this ingredients guide to...

"Daily Three" to Boost Your Energy

A busy lifestyle can drain your energy on a daily basis. If you’re feeling you need an energy...

Supplements Make Sense

You know that taking a multivitamin every day is a good way to fill your nutritional gaps. Now...

Healthy Social Life Makes You Healthy, Too

Research has shown that if you live a social life, you're likely to be healthier-less stressed,...

Slow Down for A Healthy Weight

If you’re the type who rushes through meals, try to relax and eat more slowly this summer. Not...

6 Salad Bar Traps to Avoid

A salad is an easy way to boost your daily intake of fruits and vegetables,and thus, good-for-you...

Rules to Eat Well on The Road

A business trip isn't a free pass to stop exercising and eating right. With these tips, it's...

Restaurant Survival Strategies to Keep Your Waistline

The lazy, hazy days of summer are a nice time to take a break from the kitchen. But dining out...

Over 50? What Your Body Needs More Of Now

As you age your calorie and nutrient needs change. Thus, your body will need more of certain...

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Men Need Calcium, Too

Most women are aware of the importance of calcium, but you may be surprised to learn that men can...

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Couples' Health Habits Meet in The Middle

Studies suggest that a couple's health habits—and attitudes about life—meet in the middle over...

The Key to Long-Term Bone Health

When you think of osteoporosis, you probably think of it as a women's-only disease. Not so....

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Liquid Assets

Water is essential to life, and its benefits are as deep as an ocean. Here's how you can get the...

Know Your Power Hours

Want to make your day more productive? Start watching your body clock for the best times to...

How Do Vitamins Work?

Vitamins help us with all the inner workings of the body. They regulate the billions of chemical...

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3 Nutrition Myths about Your Vitamins

Are you doing everything you can to make sure you're getting the recommended amount of nutrients...

Foods for A Healthy Heart

A good place to start living a healthier lifestyle is to examine and modify what you eat....

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Healthy Fast Food Choices

Fast food chains have responded to consumer demands for healthier options. In addition to salads...

5 Lifestyle Changes that Boost Your Energy

Feeling a little bit sluggish? You are not alone. These days everyone seems to be hyper-busy, and...

Eat Heathier by Gathering Around The Table

Recent studies suggest that families that eat together tend to eat healthier than their harried...

Exercise On The Wild Side

Trail running, triathlons, and mountain biking: Oh my! To wake up your fitness routine, get out...

 

Exercise On The Wild Side

Trail running, triathlons, and mountain biking: Oh my! To wake up your fitness routine, get out...

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Drive-Thru Diet Traps

It’s summer vacation time and chances are some of your meals will be of the “drive-thru” variety...

De-stress Your Commute

No doubt about it, commuting can be a real stressor and energy sapper, if you let it. The truth...

8 Simple Health Tips for You

A collection of helpful health tidbits Good Tip for Bad Breath Simple measures can help you...

Protect your Complexion by Eating Right

Did you know that great skin starts from the inside? It's true: The right combination of vitamins...

Boost Your Energy with Colours

Feeling blue? Maybe it's time to change the colors around you. Many people report that certain...

Are Men Doctor-Phobic?

It’s common knowledge that men tend to avoid doctor visits far more than women. Problem is, they...

An Unhealthy "Honeymoon"

According to a recent report, women eat more unhealthy foods and tend to put on weight when they...

Facts You Need to Know About Cholesterol

Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that normally resides in our body’s bloodstream and...

6 Things You Need to Do to Age Gracefully

Let’s face it, we get a bit older every day, but getting older doesn’t have to mean getting old....

10 Minutes To A Fitter You

Regular exercise can help you stay healthy, active, independent, and productive. Contrary to what...

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Pregnancy diet: Focus on these essential nutrients

There's no magic formula for a healthy pregnancy diet. In fact, during pregnancy the basic...

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Folic acid in pregnancy

What is folic acid? Folic acid is a B vitamin (vitamin B9). It occurs naturally, in the form of...

Diet for a healthy pregnancy

Should I eat differently now I'm pregnant? Now that you're a mum-to-be, it is important...

Why Vitamin D is Different

Vitamin D contributes to bone health by improving the body’s absorption of calcium from foods...

The ABC’s of Vitamin D

Learning to get the vitamin D you need.

5 Tips For a More Balanced Diet

Elizabeth Ward, MS, RD

Achieving a balanced diet that includes the vitamins and minerals you may be missing is within reach. Incorporate these 5 easy strategies.

What Your Diet May Be Missing

Elizabeth Ward, MS, RD

Despite your best intentions, you may not be consuming adequate amounts of six important vitamins and minerals from food alone.

Healthy Vision in the Digital Age

Computers—and all the digital devices we use on a daily basis, be it smartphones or handheld...

6 Smart Swaps for Healthy Aging

Feeling your best is a top priority. That’s why you eat right, exercise regularly, and take a...

The 5 Best Foods That Will Help Supercharge Your Brain

Amidst our busy schedule, it's important to retain our focus and memory. Resting alone is not...

Are You Really Only as Old as You Feel?

Original article published on GetOld.com, brought to you by Pfizer. When it comes to...

Often Feeling Weak & Dizzy? You Could Have Iron Deficiency. Here are 5 Iron-Rich Foods To Boost...
Iron deficiency is a lot more common than you would think. A recent survey by SATA CommHealth(i...

The Diet Checklist for Good Eye Health

The Diet Checklist for Good Eye Health Many eye issues can be prevented and are better...

Vitamin C: A Vital Necessity For Workout Recovery

Ivanko80/Shutterstock.com To burn fat, maintain heart health, or to build muscles,...

Mars vs Venus: Understanding the His and Hers of Nutritional Needs

Mars vs Venus: Understanding the His and Hers of Nutritional Gaps Although their DNAs are...

Bad Genes? Tips to Stay Healthy

People often ask me about the dietary supplements I take and which ones I give to my...

Nutrients for Your Eyes

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Vitamin & Mineral Needs: 50+

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How to Fight Middle-Age Weight Gain

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10 Best Low-Impact Workouts

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10 Healthy Dinners in Under 20 Minutes

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Five Snacks That Support Brain Health

You’re conflicted about snacks. You eat between meals because you’re hungry, but you...

Nutrient News For Women Over 50

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Eat Frozen Produce, Stay Healthy

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The Facts About Fat

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6 Surprising Heart-Healthy Foods

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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...

Why Multivitamins Matter

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The Best Way to Eat for Better Health

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Forget Weight Loss: THESE are the 6 Resolutions you should be making this year

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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

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Holiday Stress: 5 Super Simple Ways to Feel More Relaxed

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7 Gifts that Get You Healthier, Happier,…

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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

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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

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Ways to Make Time for Your Health

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9 Surprising Tips to Help You Stay Healthy

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3 Ways to Workplace Wellness

If you work full-time away from home, you spend about 25% of your wee…

Strategies to Support Brain Health

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Make the Most of Food

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

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Healthy Summer Eats for Strong Bones

Summer lasts just two months, but the season offers lots of opportunity for lifestyle...

Eat to Energize

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How to Makeover Your Diet—in 3 Simple …

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Eating healthier doesn’t have to be hard — or make you feel depri…

Freshen Up Your Summer Routine—and Get Healthier!

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Eat to Support Your Bones

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Women, Take Care of Yourselves

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Spring Cleaning: Renew Your Resolutions

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Spring Clean Your Diet

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How to Keep Your Bones Healthy and Stron…

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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

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Why Taking A Break is SO Important!

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Sugar Shock

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Training for Your First Race: Anyone Can Do It

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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-...