Photo courtesy of Getty Images (Family Features) — Life can sometimes feel a little too jam-packed with work, errands, carpools, cooking dinner and more. When that happens, healthy habits often fall by the wayside in favor of convenience. Fast food can replace home cooked meals and exercise makes way for the television. Registered dietitians and authors Lyssie Lakatos and Tammy Lakatos Shames, who are also known as "The Nutrition Twins," have advice for feeling good and staying healthy despite a busy schedule. Drink up: … [Read more...] about Tips for staying healthy even with a busy schedule
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How to Love your Heart
Don’t skip the suds this cold and flu season
Photo courtesy of Getty Images (Family Features) — The importance of hand washing has long been advised by health professionals, especially during the cold and flu season. A recent study, however, found that 95 percent of Americans admit it is important to wash their hands after using a public restroom. This is particularly true with women compared to men. What’s even more interesting is that a growing number of consumers admit to simply rinsing their hands with water without using soap in public washrooms. This number has … [Read more...] about Don’t skip the suds this cold and flu season
Five wintertime traps that hurt your heart
Photo courtesy of NewsUSA Take care not to raise your blood pressure when shoveling snow. (NewsUSA) — The winter season may be full of heart- and soulwarming celebrations, but cold weather can also pose some unknown risks to your heart. The rate of deaths and hospitalizations for heart disease and stroke tend to increase dramatically during the winter. A recent study in “Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association” discovered that in some cases, the number of heartrelated deaths increased by more than 50 percent. … [Read more...] about Five wintertime traps that hurt your heart
You Can Do It: Success for the New Year Begins Today
Photo courtesy of NewsUSA Set goals that you can realistically achieve, and partner up with friends. (NewsUSA) — “I’m going to get in shape this year by exercising more and eating healthier.” Have these words ever left your lips during the beginning months of a new year? The Huffington Post says about 100 million Americans make resolutions every year, but only 45 percent follow through with them. Making healthy goals is a great way to promote your own well-being by lowering your risk of conditions like heart disease, … [Read more...] about You Can Do It: Success for the New Year Begins Today