We’ve all heard it before, from doctors, bodybuilders and pro athletes, that protein is essential to a successful diet and exercise regimen. However, this otherwise helpful suggestion opens up a whole new set of questions, like ‘How much protein do I need?’, ‘What kind should I get?’, and ‘What is all this protein stuff doing in my body?’ If building muscle is part of your goal,...

People have been taking fish oil for quite some time because of the many health benefits it is said to promote. However, there a number of varieties on the market currently, and you will find that some may be healthier than others. Krill oil is an excellent source of Omega-3, and it has all the important properties to maintain a healthy body. What is Krill Oil? Krill oil is made from...

Exercising and maintaining a healthy diet is a necessity to achieve the best workout results. To get great results from your fitness training program, you not only have to eat healthy but you have to also provide your body with the supplements it needs. Whether your goal is weight loss or building sexier toned muscles, a smart supplement plan is important and should be included in your daily...

Your current and past health issues are both important factors when it comes to your health insurance premiums. If you are questioning whether your health will affect your insurance costs, the simple truth is that yes, it will. Whether you are currently suffering from a chronic condition or have been treated for a major medical event in the past, you can expect to be asked to pay higher premiums...

College students are one of the most notoriously unhealthy groups of people in our country. Whether it’s because they are off on their own for the first time, or simply don’t put forth the effort to keep themselves healthy, is a matter of debate. What is known, however, is that college students are a quite unhealthy lot. If you’re starting college this year, it would be in your best...

Have you noticed the weather outside? It’s unseasonably warm for this time of year and people are throwing their windows open to let the house breathe. If you have allergies, you’ll know not to open the windows for long! Very soon, trees, flowers and shrubs will be blooming and grass will be growing. With all of this new life comes pollen, your worst enemy. It’s time to stop fearing the...

Anyone who has dieted knows that losing weight can be difficult. What you may not know, however, is that weight loss can be made even more difficult if your body is lacking in certain vitamins and minerals. When people think about weight loss supplements, they often think of pills like Hydroxycut and Xenadrine. While these supplements can be helpful for some, they can be dangerous for others or...

There’s no doubt that you’ve heard the age-old phrase, “laughter is the best medicine.” But what does it mean and is it true? In general, the idea behind the phrase is that happier people are healthier people and, the good news is, studies have shown that this is true. Those people who maintain a positive, upbeat attitude are, in general, healthier than people who look at the world with a...

Whether you are new to the fitness scene or have been running marathons for years, a great watch can be your best friend – after the perfect pair of sneakers, of course! There are hundreds of affordable watches on the market that do everything from count your steps to keep track of your heart rate. Here are a few of the top rated models: Timex Ironman Men’s Road Trainer Heart Rate Monitor...

When it comes to creating a budget, most people don’t consider that it can help their health. It shouldn’t come as a surprise, however. When you get your finances under control, the rest of your life easily falls in line behind. Here are five ways that you can utilize your budget to improve your health: 1. Credit Card Debt With the recent tank in the economy, more and more people have found...

I have suffered with allergies for years. Outdoor allergies had me sitting in my bedroom looking out the window, watching my brother have a great time in the yard like kids are supposed to do. I still feel twinges of jealousy when I think about that lonely, sad little kid stuck in the house during the warmest months of the year when the other children were out playing. Times have...

Running your business from home can sound like a great idea. Did you also know it can cause your health and relationships to suffer? If you are type A, chances are you will focus all of your energy on your company and forget that you need to push yourself away from your desk and get out of your office. If you wouldn’t put in 16 hours a day on-site, you shouldn’t be doing it at home...

Have you worn a favorite piece of jewelry for years only to wake up one morning and find the body part the jewelry is covered with a red, flaky rash? Or maybe you’ve bought a new piece of jewelry and found yourself reacting to it as soon as it touched your skin. If you’ve had this problem, chances are you are among the over 30 percent of the population with a nickel allergy. This allergic...

Any nutritionist or other health professional will tell you that there is no such thing as a diet. Diets don’t work. Diets, in fact, set you up for failure. Think about it: you diet, you lose weight, you go off of your diet and you gain weight. Rather than talk about diets, let’s discuss a lifestyle change: The Mediterranean Diet. Yes, we know, we just said there’s no such thing as a diet....

Car accidents are something certainly something to dread, no matter the season. Involvement in a winter weather car accident brings with it a whole new level of stress. Roads are more slippery, making it difficult for other drivers to stop, the temperature is lower making it more dangerous to be stranded, and if there is snow and ice on the road it can take longer for first responders to reach...

If we are lucky, we’ll live into ripe old age. However, along with a longer lifespan comes physical changes to our bodies that we aren’t ready for or would rather ignore. One of the first signs of aging is a change in eyesight, particularly how our eyes function at night. Fading night vision is common and shouldn’t be ignored. Denying the change in the functionality of your sight is not...

We all know what we should be eating, but when you are faced with a budget it can make the high processed, cheap and convenient foods alluring. As a society we are obsessed with staying fit and being healthy. This may seem out of reach to some of us who are trying to stretch every dollar these days. But rest assured, you too can be a healthy eater on a budget. Here are a few ideas to take the...

With all the crazy weather that we’ve been having lately I’m sure you’ve been asking yourself if it is related to global warming. Although its existence has been hotly debated, even hardcore resisters of the concept are starting to change their tune. You can’t deny that the earth is in fact getting warmer and it is starting to affect our weather patterns at an alarming pace. It seems...

As with any relationship, you need to find a doctor that you can trust and make sure it will be a beneficial partnership, in the interest of your health. First determine what type of doctor you are looking for. If it is a general practitioner it will be important that they have good bedside manner and take their time with you, as they could be working with you and your family over a lifetime....

Yes, it’s that time of the year again. Cold season is upon us and there will be the inevitable sniffles, sneezes and coughs. Every year it happens and no matter how vigilant you are or how many healthy habits you employ, it shows up anyway with reckless abandon. I am determined to beat it this year so I have searched far and wide for the best preventions and cures possible. Here’s wishing a...

In this age of technology, “Go play outside!” is probably the last thing your kids want to hear. Hours upon hours are spent watching television, playing video games and using the computer. There are so many benefits of having your child return to the basics of imaginative play. By instilling a love of the outdoors with exploration and imagination, you can encourage your child to live a life...

Many of us don’t think about the day-to-day effects that air pollution may have on our health. It is something that we can be subjected to both indoors and outdoors. So how do we know what is considered safe, and when should we really heed the warnings that we see on the local news? We take for granted that the air that we breathe everyday is okay for us, but it may be good to take a refresher...

What could be more dangerous to your health, or that of others on the road, than being at the wheel when you are impaired by alcohol or drugs.  One of the greatest tragedies in the nation that has occurred on America’s roadways has been the needless deaths that have resulted from driving while intoxicated. In 2011 alone, according to the Alcohol Alert “Death Clock” there have been 7,622...

Most people don’t realize how strong the link is between our health and genetics. Sure you see that everyone in your family has a potbelly or they are predisposed to certain health issues. But do we really connect that our relatives are our fate? Can we really do anything to head off any health problems that we are heading towards due to our genetic makeup, or are we stuck with it? If you...

These days, many folks are moving toward reducing their consumption of animal products for a variety of reasons. Whether by choice or instructions from your physician, cutting down your intake of animal-based foods is a great option for your health. Whatever your reason is for beginning a plant-based diet, it is important to understand how to balance these foods for optimal health. Often a person...