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Slow Down Skin Aging

Posted: Mar 10 in Healthy Living Blog by admin

None of us wants to look older than we are, but it can often feel like we’re fighting against our skin in our quest to look youthful. Plastic surgeons and cosmetic companies promise miracle cures that can help in the fight against aging skin, but there are plenty of things you can do on your own—often for free—to keep your skin looking younger. Learn how to turn back the signs of aging on your skin.

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Fish Oils May Slow Genetic Aging

Posted: Feb 26 in Healthy Living Blog by admin

Preliminary studies suggest that the omega-3 fatty acids contained in fish may help slow down the aging process.

Dr. Ramin Farzaneh-Far of the University of California San Francisco looked at the the rate at which telomeres slowed in people who consumed varying amounts of omega-3s. The study consisted of a prospective cohort study of 608 patients [...]

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Healthy Snack Ideas

Posted: Feb 19 in Healthy Living Blog by admin

Healthy snacks can be an important part of your weight loss plan. Eating a healthy snack when you’re hungry between meals can help you avoid overeating later. The key to snacking and losing weight is to keep an eye on how many extra calories you’re getting when you snack.

If you’re snacking between meals, try to [...]

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Snacks and your weight-loss plan

Posted: Feb 16 in Healthy Living Blog by admin

If you’re trying to lose weight, you may be focusing on restricting how much—and how often—you eat. After all, eating fewer calories and burning more is the secret to weight loss success, right? Well, yes. But losing weight doesn’t have to mean giving up snacks between meals.

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Top Diet Tips for Social Occasions

Posted: Feb 10 in Healthy Living Blog by admin

If you’ve ever tried to diet while attending social events, you know there are potential obstacles around every corner. Business gatherings, office parties, and elaborate meals make it difficult for even the most disciplined among us to keep up with a healthy lifestyle.

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Are Women the Fatter Sex?

Posted: Feb 09 in Healthy Living Blog by admin

On average, women have a higher percentage of body fat than men. (Keep in mind that this is a general statement and understand that there are definitely exceptions.) Does this mean that women are the fatter sex? Scientific study seems to indicate that this could be the case.

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Overcoming Common Barriers to Fitness

Posted: Jan 31 in Healthy Living Blog by admin

Trying to convince yourself to work out and coming up with a dozen excuses? Try these tips to overcome common barriers to proper fitness and health.

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Finding Time and Energy to Exercise

Posted: Jan 22 in Healthy Living Blog by admin

You probably already know that exercising regularly can help you lose weight, maintain a healthy weight, and improve your overall health. So what’s stopping you from getting 30 to 60 minutes of physical activity every day?

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Overcoming Emotional Eating

Posted: Jan 11 in Healthy Living Blog by admin

Emotional eating is one of the most common obstacles for people who are trying to lose weight. Emotional eaters turn to food to cope with emotions like stress, anxiety, and depression. Eating to cope with emotions instead of to satisfy your body’s hunger can often lead to overeating and weight gain.

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Happy and Healthy Holidays

Posted: Dec 29 in Healthy Living Blog by admin

A long list of extra things to do can make the holidays a stressful time. Avoid handling your stress by munching on too many sugary sweets, or you’ll find yourself stressed and gaining weight through the holidays.
How can you boost your holiday mood without packing on the pounds?
The best way to keep your mood and [...]

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