n Is Your Body Wasting Away? n After we hit 30 years old, our bodies become more susceptible to losing lean body mass (muscle), a condition referred to as sarcopenia. Sedentary lifestyles and poor nutrition can accelerate this degenerative condition. On the other hand, this loss of muscle can be prevented with regular exercise and […]

n How much of your day is spent sitting in front of the computer or television?   n New research has come out over the last several years that can be a game changer if sitting is a big part of your day. It is no surprise that the longer we sit, the worse our

nnLooking for a new twist on a classic Italian dish?  A blend of fresh herbs including rosemary, oregano and parsley jazz up this plate.  No breading means low carb and gluten-free.  Instead, aromatic magic intensifies texture and flavor.nnIngredients:n n 1/2 cup olive oil n 1 Tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped n 1 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

nn nn nn nn nnI’m sure there are many of you that lie awake in bed at night pondering this question. Well, okay. Maybe that’s stretching it. Looking further into this question could potentially be the difference between health and sickness. Unfortunately, many doctors and nutritionists throw these two terms, folate and folic acid, around interchangeably. After further comparative

n Many people believe that simply restricting calories and exercising more are all that are needed to lose weight. But what do you do when these things may not be enough?  The first 15-20 pounds comes off pretty quickly, but then things start to come to a screeching halt which quickly drains our interest in

n Tired of trying to medicate your pain with medication?  You are not alone. The American Academy of Pain Medicine reports that in the U.S., more people suffer from chronic pain than from heart disease, cancer and diabetes combined. Low back pain is not only the leading type of chronic pain that people suffer with,

nnHave you been suffering with headaches?  Is this normal?  Are over-the-counter pain medications the answer to these annoying nuisances?  Here’s a simple checklist to identify possible underlying causes and possible solutions to correct the problem.nnTo begin with, it is important to understand that there are many different causes or triggers for headaches, as well as

nnWhat steps can you take to avoid dementia or Alzheimer’s?nnThat’s a great question and one that should be taken very seriously. Unfortunately, there are no readily available tests to determine if someone will develop dementia or Alzheimer’s. It is not until symptoms show up that any type of diagnosis can be made, and at that

nnWe are often told by our doctors or other healthcare professionals, to make sure you put your sunscreen on before venturing outdoors and to avoid any exposure to the sun in order to reduce the likelihood of skin cancer. A major study was just published in The Journal of Internal Medicine which should make us

nnSpring is in the air, and so is the pollen. In our area, orange blossoms are filling the air with their sweet aroma. For some people, this is very pleasant, for others, it is an immediate reminder that sniffling, sneezing, itchy eyes, and an itchy throat are on the way. This is good news if