By Betty Murray The Paleo diet is a growing trend, but is there more to this diet than other diet fads that have come and gone? What is Paleo? The Paleo diet is considered a lifestyle more than a diet. It isn’t so much about eating foods to lose weight, but eating the right food to […]
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By Betty Murray The majority of what your children learn about nutrition and healthy lifestyle, they will learn at home. While educational and extracurricular activities can supplement what is taught at home, children are most likely to follow the example of their parents. It is most important that your children see you caring for your own
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By Betty Murray When you think about eating foods of a rainbow of colors, there’s one important color (or non-color) you can’t forget — white. White vegetables aren’t lacking in nutrients simply because they aren’t as colorful as an array of peppers and other rich, colorful veggies. In fact, some white vegetables can help you get
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By Betty Murray Soaking up the summertime sun is one of the best ways to get your daily dose of vitamin D. Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that helps the body absorb calcium and is primarily known for it’s role in promoting healthy, strong bones, but it is also good for your skin and mental
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By Betty Murray What one food packs the most nutrients and is most beneficial to your health? Greens. Like them or not, leafy green vegetables are low in carbohydrates, sodium, fat and cholesterol, and are packed with vitamins and minerals that can help prevent heart disease, diabetes and even cancer. As a general rule, the darker
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By Betty Murray At one time, yoga was considered a means of promoting peace and serenity. While it is an excellent means of stress relief and relaxation, yoga also offers participants numerous health benefits. Researchers have found the following health benefits of regular yoga practice: Reduce risk of heart disease — Harvard Health Publications reports that
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By Betty Murray Heart disease is the number one killer of American men and women. Stroke is the number three killer of American men and women. What you eat plays a major role in your risk of developing heart disease. If you want to keep your heart healthy and lower your risk of heart disease or
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By Betty Murray Want to have a healthy heart? Sleep. Regular exercise, a healthy diet, limited alcohol consumption and not smoking are four keys to a healthy heart. But there is mounting evidence that getting enough sleep boosts the benefits of a heart-healthy lifestyle. Researchers from the Netherlands published their findings from a study about sleep
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By Betty Murray How healthy is your heart? Focusing on your heart health can reduce your risk of developing a potentially deadly heart disease. Some people are easily overwhelmed with all the things they “should” be doing to stay healthy. There are aspects of your health you have no control over (such as family history), but
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By Betty Murray Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. February is American Heart Month and is dedicated to raising awareness about the preventable disease and controlling its risk factors. This year, about 715,000 Americans will have a heart attack and nearly 600,000 people will die
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