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Guidelines to get you moving

I don't think it's news to any of us that physical activity will keep us healthy. Nonetheless, the government put out a press release confirming it ... Read More »

100% daily value for calcium isn't enough

If you are over the age of 50, you need to consume 120% of the Daily Value (DV) for calcium. Not 100%. This is because you are advised to get 1,200 mg ... Read More »

Young people pick wine over beer

Surveys say 21-to 35-year-olds prefer wine to beer. They just don't know much about the wine they prefer and have no strong loyalties to any specific ... Read More »

Ditch the diet foods -- teach kids moderation

I think this logic applies to adults and kids alike but the blurb I just read in the November issue of Family Circle puts the kid spin on diet foods ... Read More »

A healthy heart just a few changes away

I hope you'll take this to heart: Adopting a healthy lifestyle even in your 50s or 60s can significantly cut your risk of heart disease or premature ... Read More »

Immunizations not just for kids anymore

I have no idea when I last got a tetanus shot. But I just learned that I need a vaccine called Tdap, a three-in-one vaccination for tetanus, ... Read More »

Kids need more fat than adults

Those who are thinking of putting their kids on a diet to avoid them joining the ranks of thousands of other kids who are clinically obese, proceed ... Read More »

Adult success depends on your weight at birth

How much you weighed at birth may still be having an effect on your life, specifically in how successful and healthy you are as an adult. This ... Read More »

How young is too young for cosmentic surgery?

Cosmetic surgery is a hot topic these days with all the talk about liposuction, botox injections, breast enhancements and more, being popular among ... Read More »

Diet pills for dogs?

I was having a hard time sleeping and turned on the TV at 4:00a.m. to watch some morning news. The news anchor announced a new diet pill for dogs with ... Read More »