val16773 days ago1 minDon’t let your phone interfere with your health!Calling—or texting—all smartphone users! Yes, these amazing little devices connect you to family and friends, narrate directions to all y...
val1677Dec 7, 20201 minHow sweet it is? When it comes to artificial sweeteners, you may want to think that one over again!What do pyramid schemes and artificial sweeteners have in common? They’re both too good to be true! In the case of artificial sweeteners,...
val1677Nov 10, 20201 minQuitting tobacco? Stamp out e-cigarettes, too.If you’ve recently quit smoking, I applaud you! But you need to know the bad news about electronic cigarettes, or “vape pens,” too. Many ...
val1677Oct 26, 20201 minOff your workout routine? All movement matters!“How to exercise, without exercising” sounds like the title of a questionable self-help book. But it’s not an oxymoron after all. Here’s ...
val1677Aug 4, 20201 minCan you die of a broken heart? The answer is yes!The day after actress and writer Carrie Fisher died suddenly of a heart attack, her mother, Debbie Reynolds, passed away. Her son said th...
val1677Jul 27, 20202 minHold the phone! For better concentration, leave yours off.It’s time to reclaim your brain! Yes, texting with far-flung friends and family is comforting, and having a good camera at your fingertip...
val1677Jun 29, 20201 minCommit to this mealtime mantra: slow down!Speed limits help keep drivers in line on highways and byways. Turns out they’d be helpful at the dinner table, too. Eating slowly may re...
val1677Jun 24, 20202 minDiscover the power of resistance!You know what to avoid in order to stay healthy: smoking, drinking too much, heavily processed food,,added sugars, simple carbs, inactivi...
val1677Mar 12, 20202 minLeaving on a jet plane? Here’s how to protect yourself.It’s a tense time for travelers, with outbreaks of coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) occurring around the globe and influenza circulating widel...
val1677Mar 5, 20201 minIs stress getting in the way of heart-healthy habits?You know what you’re supposed to do for heart health. Namely, exercise regularly and eat a Mediterranean-style diet—high in plant foods, ...
val1677Feb 27, 20201 minGET OUTSIDE!! Twenty-first century life -- long working hours and commutes, screen addiction, lack of accessible urban green spaces -- has broken Ameri...
val1677Feb 26, 20201 minWomen, mind your mood at midlife!Amid all the talk about “women of a certain age,” mental health doesn’t get much air time. But that may be changing. Women going through ...
val1677Feb 19, 20201 minFor better health, steer clear of workplace snacks.Occupational hazards can come from unexpected sources. You can be going about your workday, minding your own business, and suddenly a tra...
val1677Dec 12, 20191 min Holiday Rx: gratitude, self-compassion, and connection!As the holiday season ramps up, keeping up with your health routines can get tricky. By all means, stick with a healthful diet and exerci...
val1677Oct 21, 20191 min Happiness is…a well-stocked vegetable and fruit drawer!When you think about what makes you feel good, what comes to mind? Close friends and family members? A beloved pet? Walking on the beach ...
val1677Sep 13, 20192 min Plant power! For heart health, get back to basics.There are more popular diets out there than we have fingers and toes—Whole 30, paleo, and keto, to name a few—each with their own zealots...
val1677Aug 14, 20191 minYou are just one workout from being in a good mood!Working out can increase your mood and make you feel so accomplished! So if you are ever contemplating whether to workout or not, get up ...
val1677Aug 13, 20191 min Can seasonal allergies cause muffled hearing? Yep!If you think your hearing gets worse when your seasonal allergies flare up (they've been supercharged this year all across the country), ...
val1677Jul 29, 20192 minTrade fast food for slow food, made at home.Sure, you’ll find a few salads at fast food joints. But most people stop at fast-food restaurants for the fries, burgers, chicken nuggets...
val1677Jul 1, 20191 min Put sleep on your heart-health menu.If you eat well and exercise regularly, you’re doing great things for your heart, your brain, and your overall health. But your sleep hab...