Health & Fitness
Rev Up Your Health Resolutions For 2013
Its tough love time. Most people will make New Year resolutions, and very few will keep them. Why? Because they make the so-called resolution, but dont initiate new behaviors to see those resolutions through. If you really want to make changes in your health for this New Year, you can do it. Here are some […]
Choosing Health Insurance That Meets Your Needs
MISSION, KS–(Marketwire – Jan 3, 2013) – (Family Features) Millions of working Americans are still without health insurance, and many more worry about whether they’ll be able to afford their existing coverage due to rising health costs. “With the rising cost of care, individuals want more affordable options when it comes to health insurance,” says […]
Use Sin Tax In Health Drivesolons
By Gil C. Cabacungan[1] Philippine Daily Inquirer[2] INQUIRER FILE PHOTO MANILA, PhilippinesConcerned over surveys that showed Filipinos were eating more meat and chicken and less fruit and vegetables, lawmakers have suggested that part of the revenue raised from sin taxes be used to boost a healthy lifestyle campaign. Sen. Gregorio Honasan said data compiled by […]
Cold Weather Health & Safety Tips For Women
The cold weather months can be a serious challenge to your health. Your body is assaulted with fluctuating temperatures and all the empty calories consumed during holiday feasts. Icy slick roads make driving and exercise difficult, which also puts your health and safety at risk. Plus, lack of sunlight, holiday stress and being trapped indoors […]
Personal Health: Food Myths
Lets start the new year on scientifically sound footing by addressing some nutritional falsehoods that circulate widely in cyberspace, locker rooms, supermarkets and health food stores. As a result, millions of people are squandering hard-earned dollars on questionable, even hazardous foods and supplements. For starters, when did chemical become a dirty word? Thats a question […]
Weight-loss Tips: 25 Ways To Lose Weight, Keep It Off
More than half of Americans say they want to lose weight, according to a recent survey of 1,057 adults conducted for the International Food Information Council Foundation. Almost all say they are trying to improve at least one aspect of their eating habits, and nearly nine in 10 are trying to eat more fruits and […]
Tips On Finding, Hiring An In-home Caretaker
Dear Savvy Senior, Whats the best way to find a good in-home caregiver for my elderly mother? Looking for Care Before you start the task of looking for a caregiver, your first step is to determine the level of care your mom needs (see NCLneedsassessment.org for a checklist). If, for example, she only needs […]
Tips For Making The Holidays Safer And Calmer For Dementia Patients From Pathways Home Health & Hospice
Sunnyvale, California (PRWEB) December 24, 2012 The holidays are a time of festivities and family gatherings, but for those with dementia, they can be packed with hazards and surprises. Pathways Home Health & Hospice[1] has a special program for their hospice patients who have dementia. As part of this program, Pathways Hospice has published seasonal […]
Holiday Health Tips To Get Your New Year Started Right
Published: Saturday, December 22, 2012 at 7:01 p.m. Last Modified: Saturday, December 22, 2012 at 7:01 p.m. Many people will start 2013 vowing to be healthier, taking on weight-loss goals and new exercise routines. But in south Louisiana this can sometimes be a tricky prospect as the holiday season can stretch well into February with […]
Encouraging Tips For Holiday Fitness
Here are some encouraging tips for holiday fitness. It is the holiday season and many of us are so busy shopping, shipping, running from here to there that we tell ourselves we dont have time to exercise, but we dont want to lose ground on the good job of working out all year. Try to […]