Increase Energy with Summer Smoothies

Summer is the perfect season for smoothies.  They are cool, refreshing, and healthy. Whether you choose bananas, oranges, spinach, or any kind of produce, there are tons of smoothie ingredients that can jump start your day. Smoothies are the perfect energy-boosting breakfast because they are filled with vitamins and nutrients that you need to keep… Read more »

Sleep and Weight Gain

A recent study found that sleeping just five hours per night during the course of a week, as well as having unlimited access to food caused participants to gain nearly two pounds of weight.  Researchers suggest that sufficient sleep could help battle the obesity epidemic. Scientists were clear that extra sleep alone won’t lead to… Read more »

Healthy Summer Sun Exposure

The sun can be both good and bad. There’s no question that it can be a danger to your skin. The ultraviolet (UV) rays emitted by the sun can cause skin cancer. But moderate summer sun exposure may have benefits for your health, including stronger bones, better sleep, improved mood, and a healthier immune system. When you continuously shield yourself from… Read more »

Summer Foods for Weight Loss

Beach and pool season is here, and you want to look your best.  This past year has been stressful and being cooped up at home, many of us have put on a few extra pounds. It’s time to replace those comfort foods with lighter fare that can help you lose that unwanted weight.  Try these… Read more »

What is Thyroid Disease?

Did you know more than 30 million Americans have thyroid disorders, yet more than half remain undiagnosed and untreated? Surprising to many, thyroid disease is more common than diabetes and heart disease. Thyroid disease is even more common than breast cancer. In fact, more Americans suffer from thyroid disease than all types of cancers combined. … Read more »

Four Facts About Alzheimer’s Disease

The number of people living with Alzheimer’s disease is rapidly increasing, and only roughly one in four people with the disease get diagnosed.  According to the National Institute on Aging the prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease doubles every five years after the age of 65. As the population ages, the disease impacts a greater percentage of people. Currently,… Read more »

The Top Three Vitamins and Minerals Men Need

Vitamins and minerals are essential to overall health. They perform many critical roles in the body, from producing energy to ensuring proper function of bodily systems. Not getting enough of certain nutrients can negatively impact your health and even contribute to certain diseases. Here are the top three vitamins and minerals men need: Vitamin D –… Read more »

True or False: Summer Quiz

There are lot of myths when it comes to summer health and many of them have been around for years.  We’re going to debunk some of them and confirm others with our true or false summer quiz.  Test your knowledge and see how well you do! True or False – There’s no such thing as… Read more »

Tips for Summer Fitness

Just because it’s hazy, hot and humid out there, doesn’t mean you need to skip your workout.  You just need to be smart about your summer fitness routine.  Risk of dehydration is higher than in cooler months. During the cooler months, when you exercise, your body is warmer than the environment, but when it’s blazing… Read more »

Healthy Summer Snacking

Summer is almost here and this year, especially, people are anxious to go on vacation and get back to pre-pandemic life. Whether you’re heading to the pool, the beach or the lake, it’s easy to grab pre-packaged snacks and fill up on chips, cookies and carbohydrates, but that’s not going to keep you energized and… Read more »