Search

A Dietitian's Blunt Take on the 10 Most Googled Diets of 2017 01/04/2018 07:00pm • Another year gone by and another year of diets searched via Google. Here's my take on the most commonly searched diets of the year. While most are gimmicks rather than positive lifestyle changes, at least two are worth carrying into 2018: 1. Apple Cider Vinegar Diet The apple cider vinegar diet is Can Nature Help You Deal With Heart Disease? 01/04/2018 07:00pm • Is Mother Nature medicinal? Can spending time outdoors help those with heart disease better cope with their condition? Could a walk in the woods actually be therapeutic? The answer is a definitive yes. And for both physical and mental health reasons. In fact, an emerging area of study known as ecoth These 6 People Made Healthy New Year's Resolutions That Actually Stuck 01/03/2018 07:00pm • 2013 was a big year for Socrates Tiglao. The 34-year-old interior designer in Derwood, Maryland, completed his master's thesis, received his graduate diploma and started a new job. But with everything going on, his health took a back seat. "I ate often due to stress, I rarely exercised, I slept terr 5 'rules' for a non-diet new year 01/03/2018 07:00pm • Wouldn't it be nice if that peace and joy you shared over the holidays could infiltrate your mind so that you could effortlessly say, "I love my body and I'll never diet again" in the New Year? Of course, that's easier said than done. After (hopefully) enjoying plenty of merriment in the form of How to Eat for Healthy Muscles 01/02/2018 07:00pm • Popeye made eating for your muscles look so easy. Whenever the cartoon sailor man got in trouble -- like when a much bigger adversary was beating him up -- Popeye would pop open a can of spinach and gobble the contents, and his biceps would quickly bulge, giving him the strength to pummel his oppone How to stay motivated to exercise in the winter 01/02/2018 04:02am • WASHINGTON — It can be tough to motivate yourself to go outside to exercise during the winter months — it’s cold, it gets dark early, and there could be snow or ice on the ground. But Sally Squires, who writes the Lean Plate Club™ blog, has some tips to help keep your winter workout routin Get Walking in 2018 to Boost Fitness and Lower Blood Sugar 01/01/2018 07:00pm • Give walking workouts a try if you're looking to improve your fitness in 2018. "Most people don't realize that walking is an aerobic exercise, so it can help improve insulin sensitivity, help you lose weight, reduce blood pressure, increase cardiovascular conditioning and improve your cholesterol l Why losing weight won't make you happy 12/28/2017 07:00pm • I'm about 10 pounds from really being happy. I won't be happy until I can fit into those skinny jeans. Once I get back to my pre-pregnancy weight, I'll be happy. We've all heard -- if not said -- similar statements. Only problem is, you're probably kidding yourself. Research suggests this is 10 Tips to Manage Plantar Fasciitis 12/25/2017 07:00pm • Got heel pain when you wake up in the morning? You may have plantar fasciitis. "The plantar fascia is a broad, flat ligament that travels from the base of the heel bone to the ball of the foot," says podiatrist Dr. James R. Hanna of the New York State Podiatric Medical Association in New York. "Its 9 things that influence how fast (or slow) you lose weight 12/21/2017 07:00pm • Everyone wants to lose weight fast -- like, yesterday-fast. But the thing is, the weight didn't come on overnight, and it's not going to leave that way, either. So, then, how fast is realistic? As a general guideline, most experts say weekly losses of 0.5 to 2 pounds are doable. "A pound a week i How to keep holiday weight from adding up 12/19/2017 10:01am • WASHINGTON — This time of year can really take a toll on your waistline with all those Christmas parties and holiday gatherings that serve such decadent dishes. So what can you do to keep the numbers on the bathroom scale steady and still enjoy yourself? Sally Squires, who writes the Lean Plate 11 Upscale Airport Hotels That Take the Stress Out of Holiday Travel 12/18/2017 07:00pm • With packed flights, lost luggage and other anxiety-inducing holiday travel scenarios, amenities that make the journey easier are welcome. And happily, a growing trend of upscale airport hotels means that your layover or time in town to visit family can be more luxurious -- and give you a quiet resp Prepare for Aging: Focus on Fitness 12/17/2017 07:00pm • The concept of physical fitness for improved health and wellness is one that permeates much of western history. Forty years ago, however, public health recommendations emphasized vigorous physical activity mostly for the cardiovascular health benefits it brings. But we're in 2017 now, and we know m 11 last-minute gift ideas for travelers for $100 or Less 12/17/2017 07:00pm • Have a globetrotter on your list? If you've waited until the last minute to pick up the perfect present for the jetsetter in your life, look no further. We've rounded up standout gift ideas, essential travel tools and stylish gadgets that aim to make travel easier and more enjoyable. Without further Inexpensive ways to spend winter break with your kids 12/13/2017 07:00pm • Once the holiday festivities come to an end, there's still some vacation time remaining for the kids. Even after the new year begins, there are a few long weekends scheduled, including President's Day, soon after that. So what do you do when your kids are home during the winter that won't break the