Yoga is for everyone
By Aimee Hodges
To define Yoga would be like trying to define happiness, different for everyone but containing a common goal. A common definition is a Hindu spiritual and ascetic discipline, ...
Health & Wellness
Five ways to jump-start your heart health
(BPT) - If you’re looking to improve your heart health, each day is all about making a choice that moves you in the right direction. You’d rather stay in with a big bowl of ice cream. But maybe ...
Why probiotics should be a part of your routine
(BPT) - At the turn of the calendar, many people begin taking action on what they plan to accomplish in the new year. Some have resolved to take up a new hobby, to save more money, to travel and, ...
Five physician-approved nutrition tips to look and feel your best
(BPT) - Looking and feeling your best go hand in hand. When you take charge of your well-being, you'll feel healthier inside and out. Small efforts every day add up to a big impact.
"By taking ...
3 Ways Seniors Can Get More from their Smartphones
(StatePoint) With the rapid pace of new developments in smartphone technology, it can be hard to keep up with all the changes, especially if you grew up in an era when phones were attached to a ...
How to Manage the Symptoms of Menopause
(StatePoint) Menopause is often associated with troublesome symptoms like hot flashes and mood swings, yet even more serious health issues may be part of this life stage, such as heart ...
What Parents & Grandparents Should Know About HPV Vaccinations
By Mark Arredondo MD, FACS
The human papilloma virus (HPV) is comprised of 150 various viruses that cause infection. About 75% are skin viruses leading to growths or warts, but ...
Understanding the Serious Nature of Mini-Strokes
Knowing the warning signs of a mini-stroke could help save a life.
A survey conducted by the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association shows one-third of ...
Spotlight on Health: Prostate Cancer Screening
Concepts in Prostate Cancer Screening - Is a diagnosis as bad as we thought?
By Mark Arredondo, MD FACS
Most men will not develop prostate cancer but we know that increasing age ...
What’s the deal with multivitamins?
By Helen Sanders, Health Ambition
Most people know that getting the right nutrition is important, especially as we age. Multivitamins are the little one-a-day supplement which ...
Actively Speaking: The Best Fit
By Aimee Hodges, CI-CPT
May I begin with a confession? I am secretly judging your shoes. I notice all types of shoes, from high heels to running shoes. Spotting the latest trends in ...
Actively Speaking: The New Year’s Day Workout
by Aimee Hodges, CI-CPT
January is here!. Coming off a holiday smorgasbord, it's time to face the facts – our bodies need to get moving but our minds wonder where to begin. ...
How to improve overall endurance
Pushing oneself physically can be exhausting and demanding. But whether you're a seasoned athlete, a part-time fitness enthusiast or even someone who lives a largely sedentary lifestyle, you can ...
Organic claims not always accurate
In an effort to live a more environmentally friendly lifestyle, consumers have embraced organic foods in record numbers. They stand behind the idea that organic products are not only better for ...
10 Fun Ways to Exercise Your Dog
You've traveled this route many times. Your footsteps are on automatic pilot and your dog is tired of smelling the same patches of grass. You continue your daily walks sticking as closely to ...
4 foods that can boost energy levels
Diet can go a long way toward increasing or lowering energy levels. No one wants to consume foods that will make it harder for them to get through the day, so the following are a handful of foods ...
