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I can now confess I have recently developed a new addiction, although it's one I think I am coming to terms with. It's called Twitter, a social networking site that has been a lot of fun over the holidays. If you're on Twitter, follow me athttp://twitter.com/MarshaHudnall.
How does this relate to the title of this post? I found through Twitter an interesting blog Healthbuzz by Jim, MD, which is composed Read the rest of this entry »

Oprah, Oprah, Oprah. You can see it coming a mile away – the weight gain. A successful, powerful woman, who is confident, smart, courageous and passionate – but still diets to lose weight.

I’m not judging Oprah. What weight struggling women doesn’t feel compassion and empathy when we see one of our own go up and down the scale every few years? It hurts. It’s demoralizing and it can’t be healthy. Not Read the rest of this entry »

Flickr: BlyzzNo guy likes talking about the health of their man parts. If it wasn’t for the commercialization of prostate cancer screenings, most men wouldn’t even know they have a prostate.

But, despite the awkwardness, let’s talk sperm! Researchers have determined obese men have lower sperm counts and lower quality sperm than leaner men.

The study, appearing in Fertility and Sterility, claims obese men Read the rest of this entry »

To maintain health and vitality, every individual should implement a plan for exercise. Specifically for elderly individuals, fitness can help prevent a variety of symptoms of aging, as it can also help boost both physical and cognitive performance.

Benefits of Fitness and Exercise

Regular exercise can help individuals of all age groups, providing seemingly endless benefits. Examples of these benefits include improvements Read the rest of this entry »

Oprah, Oprah, Oprah. You can see it coming a mile away – the weight gain. A successful, powerful woman, who is confident, smart, courageous and passionate – but still diets to lose weight.

I’m not judging Oprah. What weight struggling women doesn’t feel compassion and empathy when we see one of our own go up and down the scale every few years? It hurts. It’s demoralizing and it can’t be healthy. Not Read the rest of this entry »