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The Truth About Restaurant Calories

By now it is probably clear to most consumers that eating out is not the healthiest choice. Yet, all the marketing hype projected by restaurants can sound quite convincing. Restaurants and fast food chains are pitching everything from fat free, no carbs, low calories, high fiber and other specialty menu items. Many even make specific promises about... >Full Story

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Tips on Staying Safe…for Women

I learned from my children’s karate classes that the elbow is the strongest point on your body. If you are close enough to use it, do! If you are ever thrown into the trunk of a car, kick out the back taillights and stick your arm out the hole and start waving like crazy. The driver won’t see you but... >Read More



How Much is Too Much?

How often do you feel you have eaten too much? For most people, the answer is too often. The fact is, the size of our meals has been increasing in recent years to beyond what is considered a healthy intake. The same goes for beverages - we are drinking larger and larger bottles of sweetened drinks. Most of us have a pretty... >Read More



Spring Clean Your Life

Spring is here and there’s truly no better time than now to simplify our lives. You can think of this as spring cleaning your life. The number one stresser these days is that life is too fast paced. It can be difficult if not impossible to keep up. Some retirees find that they are busier than ever, doing all the things they never... >Read More



The Salmon Debate

Heart Associations in North America recommend eating two or more servings of fish per week. It is well known that salmon has many health benefits. Salmon is one of the best sources of omega-3 fatty acids, helping protect against heart attacks and strokes. New research suggests that salmon may enhance brain function, help combat depression and reduce...... >Read More



Going Nuts!

Nuts have had a roller coaster of a reputation. Once upon a time, nuts were held in high esteem:  Romans considered nuts food for the gods.  Incas made pots in the shape of highly prized peanuts.  Walnuts were used to treat head ailments in Renaissance days, given their similarity to the brain. More recent decades have shunned nuts, fearing their...... >Read More



Will That be Regular or Decaf?

Having recently acquired a love for flavored coffee, I figured I should check out the latest health virtues of this world-famous bean. While coffee has been cleared of almost all former health charges, many still ask whether decaf is healthier. Others wonder whether the decaffeination process poses its own set of health risks. And still, others...... >Read More



Taking Care of Yourself

Here are some ways to take care of yourself every day: Get enough physical activity Physical activity is an excellent stress-buster and provides other health benefits as well. It also can improve your mood and self image. Try to accumulate 30 minutes of physical activity a day through walking, yoga, dancing, housework, yard work or recreational...... >Read More


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