If you ask a sample of people to name their absolute favorite foods, odds are you won’t be hearing a lot of responses that involve vegetables or salads. Favorite foods earn their statuses for a reason, and typically this reason involves ingredients or components that taste amazing but aren’t especially good for you. Loving an unhealthy food does not necessarily ... Read More »
Brunch is one of the most popular meals for a couple different reasons. First of all, brunch foods are known for being indulgent and delicious—cheesy egg bakes, buttery French toast casseroles, fried potatoes and sugary pastries are just a few of the most well-known brunch dishes. Secondly, brunch is a great way to bring friends or family together for a ... Read More »
Have you ever found yourself lying awake at night, running through tomorrow’s tasks in your head? You may feel tired but something is preventing you from drifting off, however hard you try. Most healthy adults need at least eight hours sleep to function at their best the following day. Putting your digestive system under pressure from large portions of food ... Read More »
CAT scans of the head triple a child’s risk for brain cancer. That’s the word from across the Pond where British researchers recently reported the findings of a twenty-year study in the medical journal Lancet. The report has caused quite a stir here in the U.S. because in many hospitals, CAT scans of the head are a rite of passage ... Read More »
If you’re looking to boost your immune health, IV vitamin infusions are a way to jumpstart the body’s immune system. Your body needs vitamins and other nutrients to run optimally and to fight disease. Unfortunately, many of us don’t get the nutrients our bodies need from the food that we eat. Getting vitamins delivered directly into the blood stream enables ... Read More »
Many people associate eating healthy with only eating fruits, vegetables and generally bland foods. But eating foods that are good for you definitely does not mean eating foods that taste bad. One of the easiest and most delicious ways to improve your diet is to simply substitute healthier versions of your favorite foods instead of eliminating them from your life ... Read More »
A recent poll by 24-Hour-Fitness revealed that 89% of members were more motivated to work out after watching the Olympic Games. According to the poll, the top three things people were most motivated to do included: Train to reach a specific fitness goal Live a healthier lifestyle Work out more frequently Set goals to lead a healthy, active life Olympic ... Read More »
One of the biggest contributing factors to weight gain and obesity is frequent, unhealthy snacking. It’s easy to justify grabbing something to eat in between meals or late at night when your stomach won’t stop growling; not being hungry can result in better sleep, higher productivity and better focus. But it’s even easier to cross the line from smart, healthy ... Read More »
Trampolines are dangerous. Don’t believe me? Just ask your friendly neighborhood emergency medicine doctor, and he’ll confirm this truth. From sprained ankles to broken arms to life-threatening head and neck injuries, warm weather brings scores of trampoline injuries. Numerous studies have confirmed this observation, and the American Academy of Pediatrics has called for an outright ban on all backyard jumping.So ... Read More »
We live in a time where we have the benefit of knowing a great deal about the nutritional value (or lack thereof) of just about every food. Thousands of dollars and decades of their research have been spent learning the impact of different foods on the body. A particular focus has been on the heart- and for good reason. A ... Read More »