You’ve probably heard about the Paleo Diet, but do you really know what it is? Some might automatically dismiss it, believing it’s just another diet fad, but this one really is worth a second look. While it may seem...
While drinking greens may seem a bit of an odd practice, it is actually an efficient and effective way to supercharge your diet with wholesome vitamins and nutrients. Because you can pack so much goodness into a smoothie, you...
Dining out should be an enjoyable experience, yet today you practically have to be a detective to find out what you’re eating. While many chain restaurants now provide a nutrition guide either online or printed directly on the menu, knowing...
Americans eat over 10 billion donuts each year! They smell so good, especially when they are warm. Do you, like millions of other Americans salivate when you pass the donut shop or the bakery in your grocery store? You are not...
“Learn from yesterday, live for today, look to tomorrow, rest this afternoon.” ― Charles M. Schulz, Charlie Brown's Little Book of Wisdom According to the National Sleep Foundation, more than 85% of mammals are polyphasic sleepers, meaning that they sleep...
It is well-documented that stress can be extremely detrimental to health, and can even lead to a host of chronic illnesses. A new study performed at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Waisman Center has found that stress can actually re-wire...
Some believe sugar should really be referred to as the “white devil,” which makes it somewhat appropriate for Halloween, but following the old tradition of consuming a ton of candy, or allowing your children to do so, can result...
Our nation is deeply divided in many ways, but when natural disaster strikes the reality of what’s really important seems to hit home and bring Americans together, regardless of political affiliation and petty disagreements. With the recent Colorado flooding that...
Whether you are an athlete, or are just trying to get into shape, it may be tempting to try one of the numerous workout supplements on the market, all promising to boost performance, increase energy and build muscle faster....
There are certain foods and flavors that just go with the fall. Warm baked apple pies, spiced cakes and cookies and tasty ciders are staples throughout the country during this time of year when the days become shorter and...