High Cholesterol raises the risk of heart disease and stroke. Statistics show over 102 million American adults (over 20 years in age) have total cholesterol at or above 200 mg/dL and of these 35 million plus are above 240 mg/dL which puts them at high risk for heart disease and stroke. Unfortunately there are no…
Researchers at Harvard University T.H. Chan School of Public Health found that children are 75% less likely to develop obesity when mothers stick to the following five healthy habits. Exercise regularly Eating a healthy diet Keeping a healthy body weight Drinking alcohol only in moderation Not smoking This study looked at children between the ages…
You’ve decided you want to hire a trainer, but you’re not sure how to find the “right” one. You may be overweight, maybe you have not worked out in awhile (or ever), overall you’re just not confident in what to do when it comes to weights. You want someone that will help you achieve your…
Recently I had the honor to be on Channel AZ 3TV with Miss Arizona USA Nicole Smith. We covered staying on track while traveling. Miss Arizona USA Nicole Smith will soon be traveling and staying in a hotel for 2 weeks prior to the biggest event of her pageant life! Now I know not all…
Picture this… you have school-age kids, you work a lot, then there are ALL the social activities and events you must attend, and you hear “Mom/Dad, I am hungry. What is for lunch?” >>INSERT the feeling of Dread here!<< Packing lunches every night, shopping for food they may or may not eat this week, and…
Who stole the cookie from the cookie jar? You stole the cookie from the cookie jar. Who, me? Yes, you! Couldn’t be! Then who? This popular children’s song brings up a great point – over 80% of people surveyed find themselves reaching for sweets and not even realizing it. Too much sugar can lead to…
Over 1 million Americans are diagnosed with diabetes each year. It is the 7th leading cause of deaths. These facts are not to scare you, but to give you a perspective on the impact diabetes has on you and those around you. Diabetes has been linked to our sedentary lifestyle. New studies have found with…