By: Lawrence Bergwall, Cardiac Rehabilitation at UP Health System “Cholesterol” is probably one of the most common words you hear when it comes to heart disease, what and
A review of more than 39 studies has shown that moderate exercise, several times a week, can help keep your mind sharp if you’re over 50 years-old. The
By: Ingrid Hoenke, MS, RDN, CNSC® This month is National Nutrition Month.® The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics has chosen a message of putting your “Best Fork Forward”
You’ve probably been hearing this advice since you were a kid. “Eat your fruits and veggies!” What’s the idea behind this age-old wisdom? Eating fresh fruits and vegetables lowers
Every New Year, and it’s the same promise to ourselves. Lose weight. Eat Healthier. Exercise. And even though most of us will fail to follow through on this
If there’s one thing that most Americans have in common, it’s that we live sedentary lifestyles. From commuting to work and spending hours behind a computer, to watching
Losing weight can be hard. But carrying extra weight puts us at a much higher risk for serious health complications, including heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, diabetes,
It’s the New Year, and you know what that means – resolutions! But this year, there’s an easy resolution you can make that will have a significant impact
The Mediterranean Diet focuses on fresh, non-starchy veggies, fish, olive oil, and healthy fats. But more importantly, it emphasizes friends, family, and an easier pace of life that
