Millions of Americans want to lose weight and try one diet program after another. A few lucky companies like Weight Watchers, Atkins, South Beach, etc, have made millions of dollars off of overweight people. Many grocery stores and drug stores have dedicated entire sections to weight loss products. You’ll find products such as Ensure, Zone
Do you or anyone in your family have a number of food allergies? Are they on a restrictive diet because of those food allergies? A dear friend who is almost like a daughter to us has a gluten intolerance and cannot eat anything containing gluten. You would be surprised how many normal foods contain gluten
If you have ever had a significant other, you know the personal intimacy of a kiss. It’s not uncommon for lovers to share some tongue when they kiss. If you are a dog lover like millions of Americans, it’s not uncommon for them to greet you with a kiss (a lick). My wife and I
I’m a type 2 diabetic with high blood pressure. For about 3 years, I didn’t take any of my medications and I didn’t watch my diet or weight. I didn’t check my blood glucose levels nor did I monitor my blood pressure. In early July 2016, I wasn’t feeling right most of the day and
For Ariana Grande, most of her exercise comes from performing in her shows or rehearsing for her tours. But the star also works with trainer Harley Pasternak to develop a strong fitness routine. Harley, who has trained celebrities such as Megan Fox and Lady Gaga, recently sat down at a Reebok event to speak to
Dementia is a broad term for many diseases and conditions caused by the death of brain cells (neurons) or their inability to function properly. The most common form of dementia is Alzheimer’s disease, which accounts for 60% to 80% of dementia cases. Other forms of dementia encompass: Vascular dementia – also known as post-stroke or
Tom Brady, Venus Williams, Penélope Cruz, and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley have something in common, aside from being unnaturally beautiful: They’ve all followed forms of anti-inflammatory (AI) diets at one time or another. Tom has done it to boost his performance on the football field. Venus said she did it to help keep her autoimmune disorder in
As we age, our bodies change and so does our nutritional requirements. With those changes come some myths or misinformation that may be partially true, but not totally true and because of the partial truth, many seniors believe them wholeheartedly. That belief or adherence can be more detrimental than beneficial. Some of these myths may
One of the scariest words anyone can hear from a doctor is ‘cancer’. I’ve heard from several people that once the doctor said cancer, they don’t recall hearing the doctor say anything else. One person told me it was like getting hit in the head with a hammer and hit in the chest with bat
Next to our homes and possibly our cars, healthcare is probably the biggest expense for most of us. Whether you are paying hundreds of dollars a month for healthcare insurance or not, you still are paying for doctor and hospital visits, prescriptions, medical devices, etc. For many people, they spend more on healthcare than they
