And so begins the season of health, or what so many hope to be the season of health. At the start of 2016, many of us find ourselves committing to the classic New Year’s Resolution of a healthy lifestyle; whether that be through weight loss, an increase in exercise, a […]
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What to buy? It’s the infamous question we ask ourselves around the holiday season. The harder question I feel is what to buy the person that has everything. To make matters worse, I’m a firm believer in giving practical presents. It’s so easy to default to chocolate or cookies for […]
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We typically think of healthy diets when we’re dealing with a health issue, but the reality is that a healthy lifestyle is an excellent practice for anyone at any age. Our bodies require different nutrients as we age, so what we put in our bodies and how we take care […]
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Summer is upon us and it’s hot! If you live in the Northeast you know we didn’t have much of a spring this year, so what better way to beat the summer heat than firing up the grill and having a party in the backyard or next to the pool. […]
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May is national osteoporosis month. According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, over 54 million Americans over age 50 are affected by osteoporosis and low bone mass. This has led to over two million broken bones each year in the United States! Protecting our bones is a lifelong process. We need […]
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Today, March 24, 2015, is the American Diabetes Association Alert Day®. If you’ve never heard of it, it is held the fourth Tuesday of March each year. On this day, the American Diabetes Association brings awareness of diabetes to the American public by asking everyone to “Take it. Share it.” […]
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March is National Nutrition Month™. This year the theme is “Bite into a Healthy Lifestyle”. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics creates a different theme every year to emphasize the importance of making healthy food and activity choices, so you can live your healthiest life. I often hear from colleagues […]
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February is Heart Health Month and tomorrow is Valentine’s Day and a great way to celebrate is to do some physical activity. Now we have all heard that exercise is great for the heart, but I’ll admit it right now- I HATE to sweat, but what I LOVE more is […]
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It is now a little more than half way through the first month of the New Year and many who make New Year’s health resolutions may already have feel that they have failed. Not exercising everyday, overeating more often then at just one birthday party, getting stressed and acting out […]
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Another year came to an end (or a beginning, depending how you look at it) and it is time to make our new year’s resolutions. Many people choose to be healthier or exercise more, hoping that this year will be the year of change. It is great to work towards […]
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November is Diabetes Awareness Month! Instead of waiting until the problem starts, let’s discuss prevention tips now. The National Diabetes Education Program through the NIH recommends that every American over the age of 45 have their blood sugar checked yearly and individuals under the age of 45 if they have […]
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It’s hard to believe that 2013 has come to an end and it’s that time of year where people start thinking about their New Year’s Resolutions. If you’re like most people, you don’t even want to think about making New Year’s resolutions anymore because it’s too depressing when you don’t […]
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When you think about the holidays, what comes to mind? For me it’s the smell of cookies baking, a stuffed turkey, pumpkin pie, and hot cocoa. The great treats of the season really stick with you, not only in your fond memories but on your waistline too! Although food is […]
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Thanksgiving has always been my favorite holiday. I don’t know if it’s because it’s all about food and family, or some of the family traditions that have developed along the way, but I love it. It is a holiday that’s most people usually associate with eating a gigantic meal that […]
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What is diabetes? Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a disease in which blood glucose (blood sugar) levels are too high. Glucose comes from the carbohydrate foods we consume. Once glucose is absorbed and enters the bloodstream, a hormone known as insulin is secreted from the pancreas to help glucose enter our […]
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