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Multivitamins: To Take or Not to Take. That is the Question

By Adam A. Zunic

Should you take one of each or a one-a-day multivitamin? Studies show that vitamins may help prevent certain diseases including heart disease, osteoporosis, and maybe even certain cancers. If you are one of those people who might not eat right every single day, a multivitamin should be included in your diet as insurance and can help you get the essential vitamins and minerals your body needs. posted Wednesday, February 21, 2007

Developing Healthy Eating Habits

By Nehemiah Maxwell

A healthy diet will help you look better, feel better and live longer. If you desire to live a long, healthy, vibrant life, you have to take care of your body by giving it the proper nutrition. Some people think of eating healthy as being boring and tasteless. Eating Healthy can be enjoyable! posted Tuesday, May 30, 2006

6 Steps to Ending Bad Eating Habits

By Kathryn Martyn, M.NLP

If you could name one thing that stands between you and your weight loss goal, what would it be? If you removed that obstacle, do you believe you could obtain your goal? Consider using NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming) to establish a well formed outcome. posted Monday, January 30, 2006

Laws of The Lean

By Charles Remington

Learning what to eat is half of the mission getting to an ideal weight and staying there. New eating habits must mature into a way of life. Managing your weight is a lifestyle, not something you try. Here are 10 Laws of the Lean, designed to help form the belief, passion and discipline to manage a new knowledge of eating. These laws will empower you to change. posted Tuesday, January 3, 2006

Test Your Healthy Weight Knowledge

Exercise your brain! Do you know how much protein your body needs each day? Do you know which fats lower LDL and raise HDL? These 16 questions will challenge your knowledge of healthy weight. Take this short interactive test and compare your score to others?

Step by Step - Healthy Weight Without Dieting

To achieve and maintain a healthy body requires consistent habits in three areas: nutrition, physical activity, and sleep. It may be difficult to eat correctly, exercise regularly, and get the proper amount of sleep in our fast-paced lives, but it is impossible if you don’t know exactly how. Here is the quick ABC’s and 123’s of how to do it.

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Elsewhere in Health, Nutrition, and Fitness

The Truth Behind the Number One Birth Defect in America: Congenital Heart Defects 5/9/2008 Healthy Eating Each year, 40,000 babies are born with a congenital heart defect (CHD). The Children's Heart Foundation is working to raise awareness of CHDs, fund important research and identify new treatment options.

Having a Mother with Osteoporosis Can Lead to Increased Risk for Spinal Fracture 5/9/2008 Healthy Eating May brings Mother's Day and National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month. It is a time when we recognize Moms and when we also recognize the risks for osteoporosis, a bone-breaking disease that particularly affects women.

The Integrated Approach to Weight Loss 5/8/2008 Healthy Eating Two-thirds of American adults are overweight and one in three are considered to be obese. An integrative approach can be an effective strategy for losing weight or maintaining a healthy weight.

The Secret to Getting a Good Night's Sleep 5/8/2008 Healthy Eating Do you often wake up feeling stiff and sore? How about with numbness and tingling in your arms and hands? Or with a tension headache? Here's a simple solution.

Safety Tips for Seemingly Secure Places 5/5/2008 Healthy Eating We all know important general safety tips like always locking your doors and taking walks during the daylight hours. Sometimes, though, you might think you're perfectly safe, but you really need be aware and take special safety precautions.

Surprising Things You Never Knew About Botox 5/5/2008 Healthy Eating Most of us associate botulinum toxin, also known as Botox with the cosmetic treatment of facial wrinkles. But did you know that neurologists have safely used it to treat serious medical conditions for over 28 years? Here are some unknown ways this treatment is making a real difference in people's lives.

Battling the Bird-Borne 'Bugs' of Summer 5/1/2008 Healthy Eating The return of songbirds and robins on the lawn - for many, these sights signal the arrival of the many joys of summer. The truth is, however, that the birds of summer really bug a lot of people - literally. Summer is also the season of West Nile Virus and more than 60 illnesses associated with birds and their droppings.

How to Reduce Your Risk of Medication Errors 5/1/2008 Healthy Eating According to the Institute of Medicine, between 44,000 and 98,000 Americans die each year due to preventable medical errors in hospitals. Here are some tips on how to reduce the risk of harmful medication errors.

Give the Gift of Heart Health this Mother's Day 5/1/2008 Healthy Eating Are you unsure of what to give your mom for Mother's Day this year? She probably doesn't need another sweater, and chocolates won't do her waistline any good. Why not give her the invaluable gifts of heart health and empowerment?

Breathe Easy this Allergy Season 4/30/2008 Healthy Eating For the millions of Americans who suffer from asthma and allergies, a dust-free home may be just what the doctor ordered. As allergy season approaches, it is a good time to put dusting on top of your cleaning checklist. Here are some tips for allergy-proofing your home.

PZEVs: Making Gasoline Engines Clean, Green 4/28/2008 Healthy Eating For consumers in the market for a new car, a Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle (PZEV) is an excellent way to drive green, meeting the exact same emissions standards as the most popular hybrid vehicles, but often at lower prices.

Summer Sunscreen Mistakes, Myths and Solutions 4/22/2008 Healthy Eating Spring sun and the approach of summer remind many of us to get diligent about applying sunscreen before heading outdoors. But is that enough to protect your skin this summer?Nearly half of all Americans will develop skin cancer by the time they're 65, according to the National Cancer Institute. Here are some common summer sunscreen mistakes and myths . . . and their solutions.

Buy in Bulk: Go Green and Save Money 4/22/2008 Healthy Eating As more of us shop for green products and make wiser energy choices -- and increasingly have to watch our budgets -- buying in bulk is becoming a popular option. Bulk products reduce the amount of waste going into landfills and take less energy and other resources to produce while offering shoppers lower prices.

Recession Risks Make it More Important than Ever to Plan for Disability 4/21/2008 Healthy Eating Ever wonder what you would do for money if you couldn't work because of injury or illness? If not, you're not alone; more than half of all Americans have never discussed with anyone how they would continue paying their bills if they became disabled, a new survey reveals. The good news is that, with a little planning, you can lessen the potential financial impact of experiencing a disability.

Olympic Cyclist Puts a New Spin on Arthritis Awareness 4/21/2008 Healthy Eating World Champion cyclist Kristin Armstrong, 34, was diagnosed with osteoarthritis nearly seven years ago. She is now preparing to compete as a cyclist in the upcoming 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing, China. Armstrong is supporting the Arthritis Foundation's annual Arthritis Walk events and Team TripleFlex by sharing her personal success story.

Natural Relief from Menopause Symptoms 4/18/2008 Healthy Eating Hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings, fatigue and sheer frustration -- do these sound familiar? Menopause is a natural transition that is unique for each woman, but for many it comes with a lot of unpleasant symptoms that can disrupt the normal flow of daily life. Here are some natural options that can help you feel better.

Why You Should Get Your Hearing Checked Today 4/18/2008 Healthy Eating Hearing loss is one of the most common health problems among Americans, with gradual hearing loss affecting millions and often going undetected. No tell-tale signs alert people to changes in their hearing, especially if it progresses slowly. Only a professional hearing screening can determine whether someone is experiencing hearing loss, hearing experts say.

Improving Understanding of Epilepsy 4/17/2008 Healthy Eating Epilepsy is one of the most common disorders of the nervous system, affecting approximately 50 million people worldwide with as many as 200,000 Americans diagnosed for the first time each year. The recent Epilepsy Empowerment Roundtable in Washington, D.C aims at reducing the stigma surrounding epilepsy.

Celebrate Talents and Strengths of those Living with Epilepsy 4/17/2008 Healthy Eating Some of history's most creative minds, including Vincent van Gogh, Ludwig Beethoven, Leo Tolstoy and Lewis Carroll, are believed to have had epilepsy. Now in its sixth year, the "Expressions of Courage" national art contest provides people with epilepsy the opportunity to showcase their talents and their perspectives on living with epilepsy through art.

Remodeling Your Home for Ease of Use 4/16/2008 Healthy Eating If you are among the one in five Americans who has arthritis or know someone who does, home improvement takes on a whole new meaning. There are many simple ways to make a home more functional, livable and easier to use, even as one's physical strength, mobility and eyesight decreases over time.

To Lose Weight, Take a Breakfast Break 4/16/2008 Healthy Eating You may want to think twice before skipping breakfast. There's ample evidence to show that eating a nutritious, balanced breakfast is a must if you're trying to lose weight and maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Don't Let Sun Exposure Make Scars Worse 4/16/2008 Healthy Eating You diligently apply sunscreen to protect your skin whenever you are outdoors. But did you know that the scrapes and cuts that can accompany outdoor activities require a little extra TLC to ensure the sun doesn't further damage injured skin?

Enhance Summer Activities Naturally 4/16/2008 Healthy Eating To most people, summer means fun in the sun, outdoor activities and vacations. But the flip side of summer is sunburn, overworked muscles and travel-related stress. Prepare for an active summer with a simple kit of natural aromatherapy solutions that can help protect you from summer's hidden hazards and recover if you've overdone it.

Beyond the Pill Bottle: Alternative Arthritis Therapies 4/16/2008 Healthy Eating Opening a pill bottle brings the promise of relief from pain for many people. But for 41 percent of the 46 million Americans diagnosed with arthritis, everyday activities - like opening their arthritis medication - can be very difficult. Is it any wonder, then, that millions seek alternative ways to enhance their doctor-prescribed drug treatment?

Pledge to Make Time for Outdoor Play 4/15/2008 Healthy Eating Tag, jump-rope and swinging on the jungle gym used to be the staples of kids' afternoons and weekends. While the benefits of free play are well-documented, luring kids away from online gaming, instant messaging and TV is easier said than done. Here's what you need to know about the benefits of kids and free play.

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