(ARA) – Americans will try anything to keep themselves feeling young – mind, body and spirit. From vitamin supplements and organic diets, to hiring personal trainers – the desire to live younger for longer continues to be a growing fixation and billion dollar business.
Linda Quirk, a 56-year-old marathon runner who recently completed a marathon on [...]

(ARA) – It’s one thing to live in a well-kept home, but is it also a healthy place to live? While your home may look sparkling clean to the eye, there are a number of invisible factors that can seriously affect the health of your entire family, and even contribute to a heart attack or [...]

(ARA) – You have probably heard that omega-3s are good for you, particularly the omega-3 fat DHA (docosahexaenoic acid). Surprisingly, despite all of the reported health benefits of DHA, the American population is not getting enough of this important nutrient. In fact, the U.S. has one of the lowest average intakes of DHA in the [...]

(NC)—How do you go from 0 to 60 in the morning? Dove (www.dove.ca) shares the secrets of early birds and night owls for an energized morning.
Many sleep experts recommend a combination of two strategies for maximum sleep enjoyment. First, go to bed when you’re tired and your body tells you to. Second, wake up at [...]

Healthy Hearts Need More Than a Great Romance
(ARA) – February traditionally means Valentine’s Day, and a time to celebrate that special someone. But love isn’t the only thing that can make a heart happy. Consider the physical state of your heart this February, which is also American Heart Month.
With heart disease being the leading cause [...]

By Michelle Ginsler RD
Q: My New Year’s resolution is to lose weight so I look and feel healthier. What is the best way to lose weight and keep it off permanently?
A: In my practice I often see clients who want a quick fix for permanent weight loss. However, in order to safely lose weight and [...]

By Danielle Côté
(NC)-The Ingredient List and the Nutrition Facts table on a food package have key information to help you make healthy food choices when you’re in the grocery store. They can tell you what ingredients are used most and what nutrients the product provides.
“Now that all food packages use a standard way to list [...]

Every year around this time, people start to give serious thought to the resolutions they will make to improve their lives in the New Year. Among the more popular ones are: to save more money, to eat healthier and to exercise more.
For the over 5 million Americans diagnosed with heart failure, a progressive condition in [...]

Bike riding is a favorite summer activity for young and old alike. From a quick trip down the block to a family outing at the park, a ride on a bike burns calories, helps heart health and, most importantly, is tons of fun!
According to bicyclinginfo.org, research shows the health benefits of bike riding are far-reaching: [...]