Health and Wellness

If you’re an outdoor sports enthusiast, summer is a great time to explore nature with trail running, canoeing, and hiking. However, these activities may put you in touch with infected deer ticks who are carrying Lyme disease. Lyme disease is caused by a bacterium transmitted through the bite of an infected tick. If caught early […]READ MORE

Organic. Does that usually mean expensive to you? If it does, you’re going to love – and hate – the latest news from the Environmental Working Group – a nonprofit research group based in Washington DC. Each year, the EWG publishes two lists – one for the most contaminated fruits and vegetables, the other for […]READ MORE

Organic. Does the word make your wallet wince? If it does, you’re going to love – and hate – the latest news from the Environmental Working Group – a nonprofit research group based in Washington DC. Each year, the EWG publishes two lists – one for the most contaminated fruits and vegetables, the other for […]READ MORE

According to a new study in the American Heart Association’s journal Hypertension, the number of children hospitalized for high blood pressure has almost doubled over the past decade and has mimicked the equally dramatic rise in hypertension among American adults. In addition to increased hospitalization rates, the team also found that the average length of […]READ MORE

Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis with an estimated 27 million Americans affected by it – 60% of whom are women. Many studies have identified obesity as the biggest risk factor for suffering from osteoporosis. Luckily, we’ve also learned a little bit about the amount of weight loss required to reduce an individual’s […]READ MORE

Many men worry about heart disease, diabetes, cancer and stroke. But there’s an easy to help prevent these illnesses. Look at your plate. Is it filled with nutritious fruits, vegetables, whole grains and lean protein? Earlier this month, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics launched a public awareness campaign to help men figure out the […]READ MORE

Summer is in full swing and so is golf season! After a long winter of waiting to head back out on the green, golfers often hit the course too hard aggravating old injuries. According to clinical research, at least 40 percent of golfers play with injuries  or arthritis. Luckily, there are some tricks and preparations […]READ MORE

Parents worried about their children developing diabetes or cardiovascular disease may want to add more fiber to family meals. New research shows that adolescents who don’t eat enough fiber carry too much belly fat and have higher levels of inflammatory factors in their blood – two risk factors for heart disease and diabetes, according to […]READ MORE

Competing in fitness activities and continuing exercise routines is one of the best things an elderly individual can do for his or her health. The goal of exercise is to help individuals build and maintain muscle mass. When seniors stop exercising their muscles atrophy from under-use. There’s very good evidence that at any age (even […]READ MORE

Next time you head to the gym to burn some calories, go ahead and skip that sugary sports drink. Grab a banana and some water instead. It turns out that the portable snack – a longtime favorite of athletes – is as beneficial as a sports drink. In fact, bananas provide antioxidants you won’t find […]READ MORE