Want More Willpower? Try This !
By Joy Victoria, Staff Writer
April 12, 2013
When it comes to getting our exercise in and eating right, our willpower often gets blamed for its lackluster performance. One day it’s here and the next day it’s gone. Some days our attempts at sticking to the good habits we want seem to go smoothly and beautifully and other days everything... Read more »
February 5, 2013
The American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women movement was created by women, for women. Because our health is non-negotiable, because we have the power to save our lives, and because the best force for women is women. Each year over 8.6 million women globally die of heart disease and stroke. This... Read more »
An AIDS-Free Generation is in Sight
Carrie Madermo, Staff Writer
January 17, 2013
An AIDS-Free Generation is in Sight By Carrie Madermo On December 1, 2012, in honor of World AIDS Day, President Obama announced that an “AIDS-free generation” is in sight. But how is that possible? The current administration has a three point plan, and women are at the center of it. First, an... Read more »
Immune Boosters and Myths
Sarah Woods, Staff Writer
January 16, 2013
Immune Boosters and Myths By Sarah Woods A Google search for “Immune System Boosters” brings results for hundreds of herbal and natural supplements that claim to help strengthen the immune system. Unfortunately many of these supplements do not work, or rely on the placebo effect.Despite the hopeful... Read more »
Immune System Booster Myths
Sarah Woods, Staff Writer
January 3, 2013
Immune System Booster Myths Sarah Woods A Google search for “Immune System Boosters” brings results for hundreds of herbal and natural supplements that claim to help strengthen the immune system. Unfortunately many of these supplements do not work, or rely on the placebo effect.Despite the hopeful... Read more »
TapouT XT® is the New Kid on the Workout Block
December 13, 2012
TapouT XT® is the New Kid on the Workout Block A muscular, physically fit and attractive body is on everyone’s holiday wish-list. Fitness gyms and health clubs are getting significant attention, but workouts without an instructor can be repetitive and mundane. And most workout videos lack the appeal... Read more »
Vitamin D Study Raises Questions
December 13, 2012
Vitamin D Study Raises Questions By: Sarah Woods Many people use Vitamin D supplements as a way to prevent or combat the common cold in the fall, but a study published in the October 3, 2012 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association raises questions about the effectiveness of the... Read more »
Diabetes
December 12, 2012
Diabetes By Dr. Taylor By any definition, we are currently in the midst of a diabetes epidemic. The numbers are staggering and continue to increase every year. According the Centers for Disease Control, there are likely 26 million Americans with diabetes; many are undiagnosed. In 2010, 26.9 percent of... Read more »
July 17, 2012
June Move of the Month
Tonya Wigfall
June 12, 2012
Tricep Dips This compound exercise targets the triceps but involves both the elbow and the shoulder joint. It requires no equipment; just a sturdy chair. Note: If you have shoulder problems, you may want to avoid this exercise. To keep this move safe and effective, do not shrug the shoulders... Read more »
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