Everyone Can Afford Superfoods!
by Kimberly Hays October 24th, 2013 | Diet
Are you like many people who think that you have to spend a large chunk of your weekly grocery budget to buy superfoods for their many health benefits? The truth is, there are many superfoods that are budget-friendly, and can even lower your grocery bill if you use them as a substitute. For instance, replacing red meat with mushrooms for one meal will reduce the calorie intake by 300 calories for that one meal of the same portion size. They also contain leptin, which studies have shown will keep you feeling fuller, longer. To learn more about the benefits
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Raising Breast Cancer Awareness
by Jessica B. October 23rd, 2013 | Health Observance, Women's Health
It’s breast cancer awareness month and there are a lot of ways you can show your support for the fight against breast cancer. Here are a few tips to get yourself out there and actively raising awareness for breast cancer.
1) Pink, Pink, Pink – Pink is the color of breast awareness month and you should be wearing more of it. I am not a huge fan of the color pink during other months, but during breast cancer awareness month I make sure to include a little bit of pink most days. It can be the traditional pink ribbon, pink
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1) Pink, Pink, Pink – Pink is the color of breast awareness month and you should be wearing more of it. I am not a huge fan of the color pink during other months, but during breast cancer awareness month I make sure to include a little bit of pink most days. It can be the traditional pink ribbon, pink
Breast Cancer and Chemotherapy
by Dean Heller MD October 18th, 2013 | Ask the Doctor
Q: My mother is going to start chemotherapy for breast cancer. Her doctor is very good, and has her convinced that there is no way she will die from this cancer, so she feels good about that. However, she is worried about the side effects of the chemotherapy, and keeping up with her busy life. Between work, and my brothers and sisters, she is busy. We told her we would help, but she wants to continue to do everything she usually does, if possible. What should we tell her?
A: Your mother sounds like a very strong woman. You are
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A: Your mother sounds like a very strong woman. You are
Too Much Protein?
by Bea October 17th, 2013 | Diet
Is it possible to get too much protein? If there is one thing you should know about life, is that almost everything should be done in moderation. So, to answer that question, yes, of course it is possible to have too much protein!
Some people think that they are helping their workout by fueling themselves with protein shakes and powders before, during, and after their workout. However, you can actually hurt yourself by doing that, as unused protein will just be used inefficiently, or stored as fat.
To find out more, visit our sister publication, My Fitness Tunes, or click here to access
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Some people think that they are helping their workout by fueling themselves with protein shakes and powders before, during, and after their workout. However, you can actually hurt yourself by doing that, as unused protein will just be used inefficiently, or stored as fat.
To find out more, visit our sister publication, My Fitness Tunes, or click here to access
Breast Cancer: Controllable Risk Factors
by Louise October 16th, 2013 | Health Observance, Prevention
The statistics related to breast cancer are staggering: one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime, and breast cancer is the second leading cause of death among women. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, so it's time to take a second look at what women can do to reduce their risk. Some factors are not preventable. The first and foremost factor is of course gender: females are 100 times more likely than men to develop breast cancer. Other genetic factors include age, family history, and gene mutations that put some individuals at a higher
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