Uh-oh! Like it or not, the final days of Summer are driftin’ away. If you’re looking to take a vacation from your usual workouts, take advantage of the season and carve out some time with your favorite cutie or health-minded pal for a calorie-burning... 

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“Vacations are not meant for fitness.” This quote is from a dear friend of mine; the two of us are driving down the coast for Labor Day. While it’s true that I usually don’t plan my vacations around fitness , I like being active... 

One of every five kids and 9 of 10 older Americans took at least one prescription drug in the previous month, says a survey taken in 2008. Read more from the original source: Almost Half of Americans Took a Prescription Drug in Past Month  Read More →

The OnSugar blog Outside Eye shares reasons why September is an incredibly healthy month. Just in case you were curious, apparently September is: Food Allergy Awareness Month National Yoga Awareness Month (In case there’s anyone out there who isn’t... 

On any given day, countless patients make the decision to visit a health care professional who practices alternative medicine. Sometimes they do so as an adjunct to the care they’re already receiving from a conventionally trained physician. In other... 

One new study estimates the percentage of workers at firms with 50 or fewer employees offered health insurance will rise to 86% from 60% after health-care overhaul is implemented. The rest is here: A Whole Lotta Studies on Small Business and Health Insurance  Read More →

It’s no secret that I’m nuts for nuts. From peanuts and almonds to cashews and walnuts, I’m a fan. A perfect snack for folks on the go, they satiate a hungry tummy while providing a healthy dose of fat and protein. Once upon a time,... 

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