That Dangerous Cookie Jar
You’ve heard the phrase “out of sight, out of mind.” Keeping temptation out of sight — and off the countertops — is also key to keeping a lid on weight gain. [lz_ndn video=24805631] Now there’s a...
View ArticleSurprising Sleep Secrets
Modern society, with its gadgetry, fast food, escalators and distractions, is blamed for a variety of ills that range from obesity to sleep deprivation. If we could only eat — and sleep — like cavemen,...
View ArticleHealing Your Hands
Hand scratching is hardly an attractive habit, yet it’s tough to leave your hands alone when that itchy, scratchy feeling comes a-crawling. What causes it? And what can you do about it? If the skin on...
View ArticleWhen Bad Habits are Good
Bad habits need to be broken, right? After all, they’re “bad” because they’re unhealthy — and possibly annoying and rude as well. But they’re definitely not a good thing. What if some of your bad...
View ArticleToo Thin Too Soon
Most of us don’t like the concept of changing our daily routine. If we have to lose weight, we prefer to do it as quickly as possible. In fact, losing several pounds a week actually motivates us to...
View ArticleStubbornness: A New Hazard to Your Health
When some people form an opinion, it can be nearly impossible to get them to change it. You know the kind: It doesn’t matter what facts, figures, statistics, evidence, or reality you present to these...
View ArticleWarning Signs You’re Drinking Too Much
The proverbial kickoff weekend to summer also brings with it a bevy of seasonal drink specials and markdowns on your favorite beer or wine at the corner shop. If you’re heading to the lake or cottage...
View ArticleWhy Eating Well Isn’t Easy
Think about it: If you could only eat what was available to you within walking distance from your home — and there were no grocery stores stocked with fresh foods nearby — what would your diet look...
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