Healthy Articles

Have You Had Your Cholesterol Levels Checked? If you have a risk for heart disease or another condition potentially triggered by high cholesterol, your doctor might ask you to lower your cholesterol levels. The debate about how much of a role cholesterol plays in heart disease and other problems, however, is contentious and inconclusive. Some

Fitness Tips For Staying in Shape During The Summer Who wants to workout in a stuffy crowded gym on a sunny summer day? After all, you have ample opportunity to add variety to your workout by taking it outside. With the right strategies, you can stay fit during the summertime and turn the outdoors into

Going On a Vacation? Tips for Staying Healthy While You Are On Vacation Research shows that most people gain weight over the holidays. Vacations aren’t far behind with that throw-dietary-caution-to-the-wind-and-indulge mentality. It can be tough to stay healthy when traveling.  Whether you’re taking a two-week Maui vacation or a multi-city European tour, traveling often means

Exercise Excuses: It Takes Too Much Time “Health experts often remark that if exercise came in pill form it would be the most sought-after drug on the market,” researchers say. “For decades, research has frequently identified exercise [benefits many conditions from] balance, bone density, strength, and endurance to lipid profiles, blood pressure, and cardiovascular health.”

5 Tips for Creating a Healthy BBQ Summertime means lazy lounging days basking in the sun, enjoying friends by the poolside, and having a backyard BBQ! Children play in the backyard, you hear the ice cream truck music in the distance, and humid air creates a relaxed spirit. Unfortunately, the season can also become an