A recent study shows that people who drink diet soda on a daily basis are more likely to gain weight, over a ten year period, than those who drink no soda at all. Clearly, the concept of ‘diet’ soda – soda with little or no sugar, fat or calories – is backfiring. If diet soda actually...

When I became ready to make a difference in my health and weight, diet was the only place I wanted to make changes. Then something happened, as my nutrition improved, I had more energy and eventually I started thinking about fitness. My favorite tip? Limit “Screen Time.” It’s a goal...

In a society where 8 out of every 10 Americans are considered either overweight or obese, the fight to stay healthy isn’t an easy one. There are no quick answers, no magic pills or formulas, no shortcuts to maintaining a healthy body weight. While some individuals may need to work a bit harder...

Exercise recovery means replenishing vital nutrients after exertion to help the body recover for an optimal workout the next day. Mountain High Yoghurt shares tips and recipes to facilitate muscle recovery and electrolyte balance during recovery to support a healthy lifestyle. Summer has become the focus...

Ah, music. For some, music is an outlet for their creative side, a means to express themselves. For others, music is a source of inspiration that engenders hope and optimism. For people who battle  to get a good night’s sleep, music can be their saving grace, a soothing tool for finally relaxing...

Are you on the Weight Watchers plan and wondering about your options for low-Point snacks? You’re not alone. Too often dieters don’t stick with their weight loss program because they either don’t know what to eat, or they get “bored” with their food. One of the easiest mistakes...

Halloween is quickly approaching and many shoppers are already looking for the newest costumes and decorations. In fact, in 2008, there were 36 million potential “trick-or-treaters” between the ages of 5 and 13. Despite the downturn in the economy, the National Retail federation estimated last year...

Americans of all races toss and turn in bed each night, and sleeplessness is affecting their jobs, social lives and even their sexual habits, the latest poll on U.S. sleep habits finds. “Everybody is sleeping less; we do live in a nation of sleepy people,” said Dr. Jose Loredo, a professor...

Spring is in the air and millions of children are preparing to head out to the baseball field for America’s favorite past time. Unfortunately, with the start of the baseball season each spring, doctors report seeing an increase in elbow problems — and it’s occurring in baseball players...

Greening your home may be the first step towards improving your health and improving the air quality of your home is possibly the best place to start. Many homes contain irritants that contribute to poor air quality. Older homes may have layers of lead based paints, while any home may contain molds,...