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Breathe easier with smart tips for an allergy-free home
(BPT) – Stuffy and runny nose, sneezing, itchy nose and eyes – having fall allergies can be miserable. According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA), more than 60 million Americans suffer from asthma and allergies, and nearly 70 percent of U.S. households are affected by indoor allergens. While you can’t control Mother […]
Smart food swaps mean more nutrition and less ‘giving up’
(BPT) – Does it ever seem like a lot of healthy-eating advice is about “less,” “giving up” and “taking away?” Reducing fat and sodium intake, avoiding high-calorie foods and trimming portion size are commonly heard pieces of advice when you’re trying to lose weight or improve your diet. But health experts agree, good eating doesn’t […]
The smart advice that makes clean eating an attainable lifestyle choice
(BPT) – Healthy eating trends come and go. Sometimes the fads are extreme, over-the-top and hard to maintain, but others offer simple, attainable changes that make them well worth incorporating into your lifestyle. Clean eating, actively seeking out foods that are minimally processed with simple, natural ingredients, is a relatively recent food trend that’s well […]
10 smart steps for chainsaw safety
(BPT) – The buzzing, the crack, the call of “timber!” Whether you’re trimming vegetation on your rural property or updating the landscaping by your suburban home, a chainsaw helps you get the job done quickly and efficiently. Millions of homeowners safely use chainsaws every year, however, it’s important to recognize outdoor power equipment is dangerous. […]
5 smart steps to preserving brain health
(BPT) – Everyone knows aerobic exercise gets the heart pumping and lifting weights keeps muscles strong. But when it comes to keeping the brain healthy, most people are unsure what to do. As you age, brain health and maintaining memory functions becomes a top concern. Turns out, these issues may begin sooner than you think. […]
10 smart swaps to make baking and cooking healthier
(BPT) – Creamy sauces, cookies, casseroles and cakes — as temperatures drop, it’s natural to crave favorite comfort foods. However, it’s easy to overindulge on rich dishes and decadent desserts, especially if you’re hosting a gathering of friends and family. How can you enjoy amazing foods while bumping up the health quotient? “Remember, when you’re […]
Asking parents smart questions can help obese kids lose weight
Preventing childhood obesity may begin at home, but there’s plenty nurses can do to help parents embrace healthy lifestyle choices, says Rita John, DNP, EdD, CPNP-PC, DCC, director of the pediatric primary care nurse practitioner program at Columbia University School of Nursing. For tips about diet and exercise to stick, clinicians need to take the […]
The Smart Weight Loss Calculator For Women
As a woman, you know that you have a set of obstacles in front of you that may be keeping your from achieving your ideal weight. Whether it is having children or a genetic reasoning for being a higher weight that what is best for you, there are different ways that you can bring about […]
Smart Tips For Steady Coffee Weight Loss
Some people believe that coffee can help you lose weight and others do not. There are good points to be made for both viewpoints; however, it is important to understand that most of the arguments against coffee weight loss are based on the consumption of excessive amounts of coffee or coffee with artificial and calorie […]
New In Self-quantified Health : Smart Toothbrush + More
Living a healthy lifestyle can be tough to maintain, especially when youve grown accustomed to eating junk food, drinking alcoholic beverages and forget to keep up with your hygienic needs. People say that if you want to change your lifestyle, you can, you just have to stick with your plan and not deviate. And now, […]