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Fitbits: Fashion Accessory or Health Tool?

Fitbits: Fashion Accessory or Health Tool?

Fitbits are a popular wearable health technology. They promise to give you real time data to keep you motivated to improve your health. You can keep track of your activity, exercise, food, weight and sleep. But how accurate are they and should you get one? A recent...
5 Ways to Cope with Stress Without Gaining Weight

5 Ways to Cope with Stress Without Gaining Weight

Ever feel stressed and reach for ice cream? Find yourself grabbing a whole sleeve of cookies after a fight? Do you swear you’re eating the same amount as usual, but blame your weight gain on a major life change? Stop blaming stress – instead blame your fork! You...
Busy Becoming an Addiction? Sound Familiar?

Busy Becoming an Addiction? Sound Familiar?

Friend: How’s it going? You: I’m insanely busy. You know the usual, kids, family, work. Friend: Yeah, me too. You: It’s nuts, I can’t even remember the last time I took a real vacation! Friend: Well, at least we are busy, right?   Does this conversation sound...

Your Instagram Addiction May Cause Cancer!

Your screen time may cause you cancer A recent study published in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives found an increase in breast and prostate cancer for those with higher exposure to artificial light at night.  Specifically, light on the blue spectrum.  The...
Drinking Alcohol Can Shorten Your Life!

Drinking Alcohol Can Shorten Your Life!

Do you enjoy a glass of red wine alcohol(or two or three) with dinner?   How about a few beers on weekends?   Isn’t red wine good for you?   Isn’t resveratrol anti-aging and good for the heart?   A recent study published in the Lancet reported that anything over 100g...
Thyroid Low? It May Be Sabotaging Your Results!

Thyroid Low? It May Be Sabotaging Your Results!

Does one or more of the following scenarios sound familiar to you? You have no energy to train. You can train hard, but need several days to recover. You train regularly, but you’re getting absolutely nowhere with your goals. Your thyroid may be an issue! Signs of low...