Don’t Let Poor Health Bankrupt You

Have you ever pondered how much poor health or medical problems may affect your financial health?

Is Your Well Done Meat Getting Your Health Undone?

Spring is here, and summer is just around the corner. So you know what that means: barbecues, barbecues and more barbecues!

Apricots Are Great but Avoid the Pitfalls

Last year, a 67-year-old man poisoned himself by eating apricot kernels (the seeds of this fruit). He was in remission for prostate cancer but otherwise appeared healthy.

How To Keep Your Thyroid Active But Not Overactive

Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death in the United States. So it makes perfect sense that it is a major health concern for most people.

Why Asparagus is an A-List Food

It’s spring time, and asparagus is now in season. You are likely most familiar with green asparagus, but this delicious, crunchy veggie also comes in purple and white. And there are up to 300 species of asparagus around the world.

Want to Have Peace of Mind? Get Moving!

Want to know your risk for dementia? It may be related to your fitness level.

Why Boomers May Need a BFF

Recently, I was listening to the radio in the car, and one of my favorite songs from my college days, Carole King’s “You’ve Got a Friend,” was playing.

For the Love of Meat, Let’s Talk About the Impossible Burger

Meat is a major staple in the American diet. But many Americans are eating less meat or following a plant-based diet. Recent data suggests that six percent of Americans now identify as vegan.

Avoid Falls From Age Related Muscle Loss!

Congresswoman Louise Slaughter, who was a trailblazer as the first female chair of the House Rules Committee, died today. She died just one week after falling in her D.C. home.

Herbs & Spices! The Secret To Getting Kids to Eat More Veggies

We send our kids to school, hoping that they will attain the skills and knowledge they need to become successful, thriving and healthy adults. But our schools historically have not exactly received an A+ rating for providing healthy information and meals. And kids will have difficulty being truly successful as adults if they don’t have the tools and information to stay healthy.

The Skinny On Good Fat, Bad Fat And The In Between

Do you remember when coconut oil became one of the most popular “health foods” on the market? People could not seem to get enough of this supposed miracle oil!

When Insomnia Turns Deadly!

It’s hard to believe it has been nearly nine years since we lost Michael Jackson, the King of Pop. I think we were all shocked when the story of his death flooded the news on June 25, 2009. He was only 50-years-old when he died.