10 healthy strategies to survive the holidays (BPT) – The holidays are a wonderful time of year. A chance to see old friends and distant relatives, take a vacation or just put the stresses of everyday life behind you so you can focus solely on family and fun. If you’re trying to manage your weight,…
Monthly Archives: October 2014
Treats without tricks: Safety and nutrition tips for Halloween
Treats without tricks: Safety and nutrition tips for Halloween (BPT) – Halloween night is swiftly approaching and parents want children to stay safe while having fun. It’s easy to take the tricks out of trick-or-treating with simple Halloween safety and nutrition tips. As you prepare to send off your little ghouls and goblins for a…
Taking responsibility for your health
Taking responsibility for your health: Ask for yourself, do it for your family (BPT) – Every day you sit around the dinner table with your loved ones and ask about their lives−“How was your day? What’s new at work? Do you have any plans for this weekend?” But how often do you ask the truly…
Is vision loss inevitable with age? The answer may surprise you
Is vision loss inevitable with age? The answer may surprise you (BPT) – Eighty-three percent of U.S. adults believe their eyesight will worsen as they age, no matter what preventive steps they take, according to a recent DSM Nutritional Products survey. While genetics and lifestyle factors do play a role for some serious eye conditions…
5 totally bogus things you only think you know about allergies
5 totally bogus things you only think you know about allergies (BPT) – You sneeze when a cat walks by, wheeze through the spring and summer, and can’t even get close to a Christmas tree. As one of the 60 million Americans who suffer from allergies, according to the Allergy and Asthma Association, you may…