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Ten Tips To Look And Feel Younger

Mark Richards — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 08:28:47 +0000

After a busy day full of activities you might feel a few decades beyond your actual age. We checked in with Redbook for a few tips on how to get rid of that tired old feeling and turn it into looking and feeling younger. Try one of these tips and perhaps you'll bounce back in no time.

Hungry For Change May Inspire You Into Eating Better [VIDEO]

Mark Richards — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 15:02:06 +0000

You may have heard my testimonial ads on Lite 98.7 regarding my work-outs at the Powerhouse Gym. I have been going there and I do see a slight increase in muscle mass and I have dropped a few pounds. But it's not enough. I MUST change the way I eat. I'm hungry for change. Are you?

These 5 Items Should Be In Your Medicine Chest

Mark Richards — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 08:43:27 +0000

We do a good job making sure we have what we need should a household emergency pop up. We'll be sure to have an adequate supply of prescribed medications on hand, but what about the over-the-counter medicines? What should we keep in our medicine chests to treat every day common ailments? Here is what the experts say:

Snacks You Think Are Healthy That Are Unhealthy

Dave Wheeler — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 11:00:49 +0000

Now it’s great you want to lose weight. It’s easier said than done. It truly takes a lot of time, effort, and research. Why does it take research? Because you need to know what foods are healthy and which ones are not. Some convenient snack foods that seem healthy are actually terrible for you. Here’s [...]

Popular Kids' Drinks to Avoid

Mark Richards — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 09:39:06 +0000

We all want our children to grow up as healthy as possible and I'll be the first to admit I'll allow my son to enjoy a sugary fruit blaster drink or something similar. My wife does a fantastic job of watering down these drinks and now I know why. This list will tell you what's [...]

Alcohol In Moderation Can Be A Good Thing

Dave Wheeler — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 11:04:30 +0000

Everyone says that drinking can lead to death. Supposedly it can lead to major health risks and problems. However, if you drink in moderation it may be a good thing. According to a new study, drinking booze improves your chances of surviving a heart attack. Researchers found that men who drink about two alcoholic beverages [...]

Is Sugar the Next Great Health Crisis? [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 16:30:45 +0000

You know cigarettes and excessive alcohol consumption are bad for you. But what about sugar? A California doctor says it’s not just unhealthy, it’s downright toxic. On Sunday night’s ’60 Minutes,’ Dr. Robert Lustig, a pediatric endocrinologist at the University of California, said sugar doesn’t just make us fat, it leads to Type 2 diabetes, [...]

4 Ways To Get In Better Shape At Work

Dave Wheeler — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 10:27:52 +0000

Remember that New Years resolution you had about getting in better shape? Have you really kept it? Well, if one of your excuses is because you “work in an office and can’t get in shape”, that’s not true. You can exercise at work and it won’t even get you in trouble for blowing off work.

5 Bad Habits That Are Good For Your Health

Dave Wheeler — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 19:14:09 +0000

As we all know by now bad habits in moderation can actually be good for you. The key is for you to not over do it. That’s the problem, people usually do over do it. Ladies Home Journal reported on five habits that get a bad rap, but can be good for you. Here are tips and tricks on how not to overuse these habits.

Ten Holiday Foods That Are Good For You

Mark Richards — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 13:55:29 +0000

One of my chores while on vacation this week is to shop for a healthy Christmas dinner. When it comes to food, this is the best and the worst time of the year. We try to eat healthy, but the high calorie and fatty foods seem to get the best of us every year. Many [...]

Women Lose A Year On Their Life Getting Ready For Parties

Dave Wheeler — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 18:24:45 +0000

Men always complain that woman take forever to get ready to go out. Do men have the right to complain? According to this new survey they do. According to a new British survey, women spend nearly one year of their lives deciding what to wear. Which means, guys theoretically spend one year of their lives [...]

Reasons On How Thin People Stay Thin

Dave Wheeler — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 15:16:11 +0000

Some people are just naturally thin, doesn’t that drive you crazy? Some people can eat what ever they want while others (like yours truly) have to work really hard to get thin and keep the weight off. Here are some reasons from RealSimple.com on how thin people stay thin: -They eat bulky foods. Foods like [...]

Keeping A Good Immune System

Dave Wheeler — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 20:01:17 +0000

Cold weather is making life miserable for everyone here in Central New York. Got to love the ice storm we had this morning, took about 20 minutes to clear my car off! When families get stuck in doors with a sick kid, things can get even more miserable. Very often, parents complain that their kids [...]

Improve Your Health In 5 Minutes

Dave Wheeler — Fri, 31 Dec 2010 22:45:27 +0000

Got five minutes to spare? Use the time to improve your health by practicing one of these 10 top tips. According to the National Examiner here are ten tips for better health: Correct Posture – Sitting at your desk, adjust the height of your chair so that your forearms are parallel to the floor when using [...]

Want To Shed Some Pounds?

Dave Wheeler — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 23:49:39 +0000

Maybe your looking to lose some weight, and cut some pounds in time for Christmas. Here’s 9 tips from Glamour magazine Choose Better Carbs — opt for the bialy instead of the bagel. Ditch the dried fruit — have the fresh fruit instead. Add Protein to Breakfast – Hard boiled eggs, nuts, yogurt, cottage cheese, [...]