Take a Beat on heart health this month

The new year is the perfect time to take a look at your ticker and improve your habits. We challenge readers to take a few key steps that can impact their overall heart health in observance of American Heart Month.  “It is never too early to focus on cardiovascular health,” [...]

2023-08-29T15:16:53-04:00February 27th, 2023|

June is Men’s Health Month

OK, guys.  This month is for you. The month of June features a special focus on Men’s Health.  A good reminder for men to pay attention to health signals and age-adjusted concerns.  Guys, a little attention goes a long way—especially when it comes to providing yourselves with the best opportunity [...]

2023-09-06T18:14:47-04:00June 1st, 2022|

May is National High Blood Pressure Education Month

It’s been called a “silent killer” with good reason.  And good reason why the month of May is National High Blood Pressure Education Month. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) defines high blood pressure, also known as hypertension, as blood pressure that is higher than normal.  Left untreated, it can [...]

2023-06-12T17:31:23-04:00May 23rd, 2022|

May is Food Allergy Awareness Month

Just as Spring pollen count can trigger itchy eyes, coughing and wheezing, coming into contact with foods you may be allergic to likewise can trigger negative reactions. Food allergies are a growing concern in the United States and one of the reasons the month of May is used to draw [...]

2022-07-18T15:03:28-04:00May 20th, 2022|

Healthy Snack Alternatives to Get You Through the Day

When hunger hits, it’s easy to grab a candy bar or bag of chips to get you through to the next meal. Processed foods are readily available everywhere you turn, and they satisfy the sweet or salty cravings that often come up. But this seemingly simple decision could be taking [...]

2022-08-03T17:27:59-04:00November 27th, 2019|

The Difference Between Natural and Unnatural Sugars

When you eat sugar, this simple carbohydrate is converted into glucose, making it a form that the body can use for energy. But did you know that there are variations in the way the body reacts, depending on the type of sugars you choose to eat? Not all sweeteners are [...]

2022-11-29T15:07:53-05:00October 30th, 2019|

Top 3 Foods to Eat for Eye Health

As more and more scientific research comes out on nutrition and the function of vitamins, nutrients, and enzymes in the human body, the saying, "You are what you eat," becomes more and more accurate. Of course, if you eat a cookie, you are not going to turn into a cookie, [...]

2022-11-29T15:26:44-05:00June 6th, 2018|

Children’s Multivitamins: What you Need to Know

Getting healthy, being healthy, staying healthy; who does not want that?  More importantly, if you want that for yourself then you want it for your family.  It is an important prevention step you implement right down to your children. So often we believe because their bodies are little and full [...]

2018-02-27T19:35:03-05:00February 27th, 2018|

Snack Bars: The Do’s & Dont’s

Our lives are constantly on the go, so that means that sometimes our food has to be on the go as well. Reaching for a snack bar seems like an easy solution to needing a snack while on the move, but if you aren’t sure of what is inside of [...]

2023-07-26T13:14:43-04:00March 15th, 2017|

Addicted to Sugar?

Having a sweet tooth could be more than just a taste preference. Do you feel like you are constantly craving a sweet treat? A recent study revealed that sugar could actually be more addictive than cocaine. Being humans, once we taste the sweet goodness of anything with sugar in it, [...]

2023-05-15T13:35:28-04:00December 20th, 2016|
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