Category Archives: Weight Management

Musculoskeletal pain treatment can be complicated and complex, with several different disciplines offering unique methods for providing pain relief. Here, we will discuss some of the most commonly used treatment regimens and what you can expect from them. Musculoskeletal pain is the sensation of discomfort or pain in structures in the body, affecting bones, muscles, ...click here to read more

In today’s modern world, we are used to conveniences that seem luxurious to those living in third world countries. One such convenience is the availability of food that is literally at our finger tips. Unfortunately, we may be overlooking what that is doing to our health. The high level of consumerism in the United States ...click here to read more

Dear Friends, With back to school around the corner and summer coming to an end, you may be considering getting back into your workout routine. For myself, one thing that really keeps me motivated and pushes me through my workout is an awesome playlist. There’s something about the way music affects your mood that can ...click here to read more

Almonds are not only a convenient bite sized snack, they’re also packed with so much nutritional value that they’ve been coined a super food. Previous studies have found that almonds decrease heart disease risk by keeping blood vessels healthy. They’re also rich in antioxidants and help lower blood pressure. New research now adds an additional ...click here to read more

You’ve probably heard the hype around superfoods – these are items that are high in vitamins, nutrients, and antioxidants. These foods are hailed for the benefits they can offer your body, but it’s hard to know which foods are worth buying and which really don’t live up to the hype. The below eight foods are ...click here to read more

Do you eat to live or live to eat? How you answer that question may reveal a lot about your eating habits. Eating is a way for our body to receive essential nutrients so that we can continue to support good health and perform daily tasks. We don’t actually need that much food in a ...click here to read more

If you were active and exercised while growing up, then good news: research suggests that all that working out could still be benefitting you today. A study has found that bones retain a “memory” of exercise’s effects long after the exercise has been completed. Furthermore, this bone memory continues to change the way the body ...click here to read more

When you hear about healthy foods, many of them don’t really seem appetizing. Or they’re an exotic food that you either can’t get or is really expensive. Healthy eating shouldn’t be complicated, so we have compiled a list of simple everyday foods—some which you may even already be eating—that are packed with antioxidants and go ...click here to read more

A new study at Duke University has found higher rates of obesity in children exposed to violence. Obesity is a growing pandemic across the globe, particularly in developed countries such as the United States. More than 20 percent of teens in the U.S. fall into the accepted definition of obesity. In low-income households, rates of ...click here to read more

Nowadays, people are continuously surrounded by the constant noise of technology. We’re always in front of our screens. While it may be fun and convenient, it’s also a detriment to our health. We stay up all night on our tablets and phones in bed, and when we finally decide to try and fall asleep, we ...click here to read more

We all get that feeling in the middle of the work day. You know the one… It’s after lunch and all of a sudden you get really tired. Our natural inclination is to reach for that midday cup of caffeine, whether it be a shot of espresso, a large cup of coffee, or a coke. ...click here to read more

There is nothing better than eating your favorite flavor of ice cream on a hot summer’s day. Ice cream in general is typically the go to guilty pleasure for the majority of people. Some would argue that the fat content in ice cream directly relates to how tasty it is. However, a new study from ...click here to read more

During our younger years, we were more daring, had near endless stamina, and could eat to our heart’s content without gaining significant amounts of weight. But sadly, this doesn’t last, for as we age, our metabolism naturally slows down and forces us to do less of the things we took for granted in the past. ...click here to read more

A new study finds that mice without a sense of smell do not gain weight in the same way as mice that can smell what they are eating. Being able to smell our food has been linked to how much we enjoy eating it. Imagine walking into a restaurant and not experiencing the suddenly overwhelming ...click here to read more