Nutrition & Weight Loss

When you sit back and really consider what it’s going to take to lose weight, you’ll realize it’s about changing your behavior. I like to frame it that way because it bypasses all the excuses and reasons people give for why they do not exercise regularly or eat healthy foods. A friend of mine recently […]READ MORE

Sometimes losing weight and quitting bad habits takes a wake-up call. Today could be that moment for millions of people. When they turn on their cable tonight or check in with Facebook, they may hear or read a story about how diabetes increases your risk for stroke. At first glance, this announcement will not come […]READ MORE

Do your feet and toes hurt every time you walk? When you take off your shoes, do you notice redness and swelling? It’s symptoms like these that you shouldn’t ignore when it comes to your toes. “Toe pain can limit a person’s quality of life,” said Dr. Khalid Shirzad, an orthopedic surgeon in a news […]READ MORE

Restaurant patrons have long used calculators to figure out how much to tip their waiter. Now, it appears calculators are needed before ordering for those who want to really know how many calories they’re about to eat. Menus might list how many calories an entree contains but they don’t always break it down to individual […]READ MORE

Fans of celebrity TV host Dr. Oz appreciate his simple, direct approach to educating people about potential health problems. The physician has a wonderful way of conveying important health information in easy-to-understand terms. Now he’s sending video messages around the web. Viewers and fans can pick from a variety of health topics, which range from sleep problems […]READ MORE

As many parents know, athletic injuries are not reserved for the professional athletes playing in front of thousands in a stadium. Proper training and seeking treatment when needed begins when a child dons their first sports uniform. Many children will be playing baseball and softball in the next few weeks. Although baseball and softball have […]READ MORE

Fans of celebrity physician Dr. Oz appreciate his direct approach to solving health problems. The TV show host has a wonderful way of conveying important health information in simple terms. Now he’s sending video messages around the web. Fans can pick from a variety of health topics,, which range from sleep problems to fitness tips. My favorite has to be […]READ MORE

If you work out regularly and eat nutritious meals, you probably figure you’re pretty healthy. That’s where the danger lies. Your jeans might fit but your heart could tell a different story. More than one-third of the population consider themselves to be in ideal cardiovascular health, according to a survey conducted by the American Heart Association. […]READ MORE

As a fitness instructor, this is the time of year I dread. The mid-part of February when so many people give up going to the gym. I think I know what happens. Or really, what doesn’t happen: instant weight-loss. If you joined the gym this New Year and have been working out consistently, I have […]READ MORE

It’s that time of year I dread as a fitness instructor. The mid-part of February when so many people give up going to the gym. I think I know what happens. Or really, what doesn’t happen: instant weight-loss. If you joined the gym this January and have been exercising regularly, I have to ask you […]READ MORE