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The annual holiday food fight is about to begin. You know, the one where conflicted women nationwide (even worldwide) face down rich-food eating traditions.

This year, to help women understand what doesn’t work when it comes to happy holidays, the healthy-weight experts at Green Mountain at Fox Run have come up with some sure-fire tips to take the guesswork out of gaining those holiday pounds. We counter them with sensible Read the rest of this entry »

A study from the University of Texas School of Public Health Brownsville Regional Campus (UTSPH) indicates that Type 2 diabetespatients may be more likely to contract tuberculosis (TB).

From the diabetes blog at About.com:

Type 2 diabetes, especially Type 2 diabetesinvolving chronic high blood sugar, is associated with altered immune response to TB, and this was particularly marked in patients with chronically high blood Read the rest of this entry »

Want to get in some simple exercise that has great benefits? I have a solution for you…go for walks during your lunch break. It’s way better then sitting around eating. All you have to do is pack some sneakers, or comfortable footwear, and schedule a walk for your lunch hour.

The AARP has a list of benefits that walking provides. Obviously, it is a great way to get in some cardio while enjoying yourself. You can even set Read the rest of this entry »

Good news for American consumers - a number of big food and beverage companies have agreed to adopt the “Smart Choices” logo, and it should be on their packaging by the middle of 2009.

The labeling is heralded as a way to help shoppers easily choose healthy products. The Smart Choices logo prominently displays the number of calories per serving, and the number of servings per package. The New York Times explains that having Read the rest of this entry »

Some while ago now we wrote a post here on this blog about the risks of having a 35 inch waistline, or more for men

and women, women can get away with having a smaller waist as far as health risks are concerned, and men need to be concerned if this their waistline is over 35 inches.

Normally being overweight is something that you associate with belly fat or having a larger abdomen, but recently some alarming research Read the rest of this entry »

The annual holiday food fight is about to begin. You know, the one where conflicted women nationwide (even worldwide) face down rich-food eating traditions.

This year, to help women understand what doesn’t work when it comes to happy holidays, the healthy-weight experts at Green Mountain at Fox Run have come up with some sure-fire tips to take the guesswork out of gaining those holiday pounds. We counter them with sensible Read the rest of this entry »

This is the time of year when things seem to begin to spiral out of control. Stress builds with the approach of the holidays, visits from family and friends, the end of the work year, making travel plans, and of course the many celebrations centered around food and drink, making mindful eatingdifficult. As I began thinking about my own personal quest to try not to let myfitness andhealthslip during these few months, I landed Read the rest of this entry »

Being a celebrity in the public eye, one can’t help but notice how these people look, we all tend to look up to them, as role models of how to look in day to day life. It’s no big secret that sometimes when they have to do get into a particular role they are going to be playing. Then they will either have to do one of two things either gain weight or lose weight.

Which ever the case maybe we shall be Read the rest of this entry »

A few months ago I was talking to a buddy of mine that happens to be an avid runner. He is a mad man when he runs and I like to think that he kicks ass-phault (I saw that slogan on a shirt)! He is always talking about entering races, running times, and Gatorade. He even plans on running the upcoming Boston Marathon, as well as a few smaller local Tampa races. This guy is a beast, and could be even better if he ate like some hardcore marathoners Read the rest of this entry »

Flickr: webgirlpipThe fall can be a real bummer. Days get shorter and the weather gets colder. If it wasn’t for football, I’d go mental!

Now if you’re jonesing for the fruits of summer. Remember, autumn ushers in a bounty of delicious fall vegetables.

So, to help brighten your spirits, and your health, Glamour Magazine lists 10 powerful fall foods you should be eating and why…

PumpkinBeta carotene Read the rest of this entry »