Why You Should Eat Your Antioxidants
Antioxidants, so called because they work to counter free oxygen radicals that can damage cells, take many forms, from familiar vitamins and minerals to lesser-known phytochemicals. Fruits,…
Is Your Olive Oil Heart Healthy?
Olive oil has a deservedly good reputation as a healthful oil, rich in monounsaturated fatty acids (specifically oleic acid) and compounds called polyphenols. The health benefits of…
5 Ways to Fortify Your Immune System
As medical and public health experts around the world continue to warn about the dangers of the coronavirus that causes Covid-19, one message is abundantly clear—if you’re…
Get to Know Your Psoas Muscles
Most people have never heard of the psoas muscles, much less know where they are or how to pronounce the name (“SO-as”). Yet problems with these muscles…
Back Pain Prevention Tips for Golfers
Back pain is by far the most common complaint among golfers. That’s no surprise, considering the unusual stress on muscles and ligaments created by a golf swing:…
Why Menopause Matters
First, some perspective: If we menstruate, it is likely that about half our lives will happen post-menopause. Long time, right? Of course this interval will vary depending…
Reduce risk of breast cancer
November is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and since this is the most common cancer diagnosis for American women, we’d like to discuss ways to be proactive about…
10 Reasons Why the Scale is Stuck
So, you took the leap and signed up for a weight loss program. You’re excited to lose weight, feel better and get healthy. But once you get…
6 Healthy Root Vegetables You Have to Try This Fall
Root vegetables are the edible parts of plants that grow underground, but these super-nutritious, health foods are finding their way into the spotlight and onto the plates…
Our Top 6 Fall Produce Picks
It’s officially autumn. And aside from cooler temps and shorter days, with fall comes a healthy harvest of tasty and nutritious produce. From root veggies to fabulous…