Healthy Lifestyle

9 Healthy Habits That Could Save Your Life

Dr. M.J. Wegmann | Posted 05.23.2009 | Living


Dr. M.J. Wegmann

Turn off the TV. 7pm to 11pm is considered "prime time." Use this time wisely, it can be time to read, or read to the kids, take a walk or work on a project you have been putting off.

Eat to Get Thin

Stefan Aschan | Posted 05.18.2009 | Living


Stefan Aschan

Through my years of experience as an exercise and nutrition coach, I have seen many clients eat less to get little. It's a strategy that will only backfire on you.

Tamra Davis Cooking Show: Orange and Green Muffins

Tamra Davis | Posted 05.17.2009 | Living


Tamra Davis

Outside my son's classroom there is a sign up sheet for parents to volunteer. When it's full of generous parents volunteering their time to do an art ...

In Tough Economic Times Go Easy on the Skin Care Obsession

Lennard Davis | Posted 05.01.2009 | Living


Lennard Davis

If you need an economic stimulus, you could well give yourself a sizable rebate by forswearing skin care products.

Lighten Up Your Easter Baskets

Kim Bensen | Posted 04.29.2009 | Living


Kim Bensen

Remember, not all Easter candy is created equal. So this Easter, if you're looking to give a basket of goodies that's a little lighter on the hips, here's my favorite candy picks.

Reducing The Risk of Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Diseases

Jill Stein and Ted Schettler | Posted 04.25.2009 | Living


Jill Stein and Ted Schettler

New medical research reveals good news for those who thought that neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's are genetically determined and can not be avoided.

Lighten Up: Step It Up!

Kim Bensen | Posted 03.26.2009 | Living


Kim Bensen

Despite the fact that I lost 212 pounds, I have to admit that exercise played a barely negligible part in my weight loss.

Lighten Up: Enjoy the Journey!

Kim Bensen | Posted 03.19.2009 | Living


Kim Bensen

Welcome to Lighten Up!, my weekly blog which talks about the joys and woes of America's favorite past time - dieting - on a practical, everyday level.

Eating Chocolate Mindfully on Valentine's Day

Dr. Susan Albers | Posted 03.16.2009 | Living


Dr. Susan Albers

If you crossed chocolate off the list of gifts your sweetie can buy you for Valentine's Day this year, think again. You don't have to avoid chocolat...

8 Healthy Ways To Spend Time Post Lay Off

Health.com | Kate Stinchfield | Posted 03.07.2009 | Living


If you've recently been handed a pink slip, you likely have a lot of free time on your hands. Once you've got your severance package and health insura...

"No One Ever Died of a Big Butt!"

Donna Fish | Posted 03.06.2009 | Living


Donna Fish

Despite the fact that men and women seem to struggle with weight in fairly equal numbers as adults, women do tend to put weight on in their butts, vs. their stomachs.

The Year of the Ox: 2009

Dr. Maoshing Ni | Posted 03.05.2009 | Living


Dr. Maoshing Ni

My advice this year is for us to return to the basics and, literally and figuratively, reconnect and take care of our planet Earth. Through cooperation, dedication and commitment there is nothing that is impossible.

Break Bad Habits: 5 Strategies To Help You Make Changes

oprah.com | Tim Jarvis | Posted 03.05.2009 | Living


And now for something completely different: five out-of-the-box approaches to help you change a habit, a mind-set or the way you think about change....

Dump, Sort, Toss and Breathe!

Janice Taylor | Posted 03.01.2009 | Style


Janice Taylor

Is your linen closet stuffed to the max? Is it chock-a-block with a large collection of mismatched, discolored and torn linens?

Lose Weight and Stay Warm with Tea

Dr. Eric Braverman | Posted 08.27.2009 | Home


Dr. Eric Braverman

The benefits of drinking tea add up fast; they include weight loss, a lower risk of cancer and heart disease, and bacteria prevention. If you get into the habit, will improve your health for years to come.

5 Tips For Not Losing Your Mind In These Difficult Times

Dr. Lara Honos-Webb | Posted 02.12.2009 | Living


Dr. Lara Honos-Webb

A quick way to reduce stress is to think of one of the most positive memories you can recall. The mood boost may be just what it takes to spur you to take needed action.

Using Mindful Eating to Get Back on Track in 2009

Dr. Susan Albers | Posted 02.11.2009 | Living


Dr. Susan Albers

Learning the art of mindful eating can prevent you from going back into your default eating mode. Mindful eating is not a diet. There are no menus. It is about learning how to be more aware of what you eat.

Our Lady of Weight Loss: CELEBRATE FAILURE

Janice Taylor | Posted 02.09.2009 | Living


Janice Taylor

Let's acknowledge that no one was born with a 'this is how to walk' manual. We all fell on our tushes multiple times and were applauded for it; encouraged by our parents to get up and try again!

The Best Ever Thanksgiving Survival Guide

Janice Taylor | Posted 12.27.2008 | Living


Janice Taylor

Celebrate You: if you find that comments from family members, or rather your interpretation of their comments, send you on a downward spiral, then come armed with the knowledge that you are wonderful.

Kick in the Tush Club: The Family "Fat" (Not Like The Family Jewels)

Janice Taylor | Posted 12.14.2008 | Living


Janice Taylor

We teach by example. You can tell your kids till you are blue in the face that they should not eat junk but if you are imparting this wisdom with a bag of Cheetos in one hand... good luck!

An Integrated National Psyche

Dr. Tian Dayton | Posted 12.06.2008 | Politics


Dr. Tian Dayton

The idea behind psychic integration is that it makes the individual healthier and more whole. It seems no great stretch to apply these same principles to our national psyche.

Kick In The Tush Club: Emotional Eating Bail Out

Janice Taylor | Posted 11.01.2008 | Living


Janice Taylor

Leave Your Rage On the Page In these particularly precarious and nerve-wracking times of Wall Street meltdowns, plummeting portfolios, free-falling 4...

Kick In The Tush Club: Tip-Toeing Past The Amygdala

Janice Taylor | Posted 10.18.2008 | Living


Janice Taylor

The amygdala, an almond shaped structure located in the mid-section of the brain, is crucial to our survival. It is where the "Fight or Flight" respo...