With another blast of spectacular July 4th fireworks right around the corner celebrating our nation’s independence, it got us thinking about what independence means in terms of health and well-being. ...
In researching the topics for upcoming blog posts, we decided to post a simple question to the CMWL community on Facebook and Twitter: Are you interested in intermittent fasting....
You probably already know that obesity can cause hypertension, but did you know there are certain foods that help prevent or lower the risk of high blood pressure? According to the Framingham Heart Study, people suffering from obesity have a 27% increased risk of hypertension....
There’s no doubt that successful weight loss relies on developing consistent healthy behaviors. From what you put in your morning coffee to the time you lay your head on the pillow, routine is a critical part of developing healthy weight habits....
If you are someone who has lost weight, regained it, and lost it again, just to regain it again numerous times, here’s some good news: No matter how many times it’s happened, you can break the yo-yo diet cycle!...
Sticking to a weight loss plan can be challenging on any ordinary day, but we are now entering the Olympic season of weight control. It starts with the hurdle of Halloween, then moves onto the high bar of Thanksgiving, Christmas and Hanukkah, and finally culminating in New Year’s Eve. The last few months of each year can truly feel daunting....
The number of Americans living with diabetes is rising. In 2010, 25.8 million Americans, or 8.3 percent of the population had diabetes. In 2015, that number rose to 30.3 million, making up 9.4 percent of the population, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention....
If there is one thing we might all agree on about modern American society, it’s that there is no shortage of food temptation. On any given day you’d be hard pressed to not see advertisements for fast food, vending machines stocked with junk, and promotional discounts on bulk snack purchases from your local super grocery chain....
As we approach Valentine’s Day, we are reminded of all the reasons we love LOVE. Companionship, trust, affection and emotional support are just some of the things we’ve come to expect from a happy couple....
Summer is the season of heat and humidity. To beat the heat, it’s always nice to be in or near water – a pool, beach, or even a backyard sprinkler, water brings relief and refreshment like nothing else can. ...