health tips

Daddy, will you please stop smoking?

November 14, 2014

My dad smoked for much of his adult life. As a little girl, I learned about the dangers of smoking at school and lost a […]

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Youth sports: 9 Football safety tips for kids

October 28, 2014

Like most moms, I worry about the health and safety of my kids and sometimes wish I could cloak them in bubble wrap before sending […]

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Resist the urge: 5 Places to ignore your phone

October 3, 2014

What can reduce stress, improve cognitive function and help with weight loss? A good night’s sleep. What’s a really easy way to mess with your […]

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Plant-based nutrients required for healthy, glowing skin (and smoothie recipes)

August 28, 2014

To have healthy and glowing skin it is crucial to pay attention to what we eat every day. Foods that are high in trans fatty […]

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3 Features of physical fitness to combat aging

May 28, 2014

You may have a fear of aging and losing your edge. You might think to yourself, “I’ve become aware that I’m slowing down and losing […]

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Colonoscopies save lives: Join the #ColonCancerACC chat 3/20 Noon ET

March 18, 2014

For the last year, I’ve had some weird health issues. In April 2013, I was very sick with what I thought was food poisoning. I […]

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Tackling 5 common fears of aging

January 23, 2014

Beginning around the age of 40 many women notice changes in their bodies that sound an alarm. You may be perplexed by creeping weight gain […]

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4 Basic principles to prevent holidaze

December 5, 2013

The holiday season can bring warm anticipation. Thoughts of seeing family and friends in celebration can be delightful! The unfortunate paradox is that in our […]

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