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New Year's Resolutions: Making them...

December 31, 2013

With the New Year fast approaching, many people will be soon start thinking about things they would like to do differently in the coming year...

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Understanding Diabetes

November 12, 2013

Nearly 26 million children and adults in the United States have diabetes. Another 79 million Americans have Prediabetes and are at risk for developing...

tags: diabetes , diet , exercise , gestational diabetes , high blood pressure , nutrition , obesity , pregnancy , pregnant , type 1 diabetes , type 2 diabetes

Simple Ways to Lower Your Cholesterol

October 29, 2013

According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, one in six Americans suffer from high cholesterol. This disease can affect any age...

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Easy Steps to Bone and Joint Health

October 15, 2013

Nearly 50% of Americans over the age of 18 are affected by musculoskeletal (bone and joint) conditions, including back pain, arthritis, traumatic...

tags: back pain , bone health , exercise , health , joint health , joint pain , osteoporosis , weight loss , wellness

Catching ZZZ's: Ways to Help Your Child...

September 3, 2013

When it comes to children and sleep, recent studies have shown that nearly 70% of American children aren't getting enough. Aside from affecting...

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Preventing the Top 5 Threats to Women's Health

August 15, 2013

When it comes to health risks, women and men aren't the same. In fact, you may be surprised to learn which conditions pose the highest health...

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Get Rid of the Extra, Get an Exercise Physiologist...

March 26, 2013

Spring is in the air, and as the temperature rises, so too does the desire to get back in shape. For a growing number of Americans, however, ...

tags: diet , dietician , exercise , health , heart health , metabolism , obesity , registered dietician , weight loss , wellness

How to Manage Blood Sugar

February 22, 2013

Any chronic disease is tough to live with. If you have diabetes you know the special challenges this disease brings to the table. Here is a list...

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Love Your Heart

February 14, 2013

This week you have most likely been busy planning dates and buying flowers and chocolate (or planning nights in and buying ice cream and sweatpants)...

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Making New Year's Resolutions That Stick

January 3, 2013

Another year has come and gone. And someone how you aren't richer, nicer or better looking.

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