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....
Have you had your blood pressure tested lately? And if so, is it high?...
We’re in the home stretch of the holiday season, with New Year’s (resolutions) right around the corner. In our Holiday Weight Loss Survival Guide series, we hope you’ve found some valuable tips in managing your weight by controlling food temptations, improving sleep, and reducing stress....
One of the biggest ironies about the peaceful and joyous holiday season is that it can be one of the most stressful times of year for many people. And for anyone trying to lose weight, higher stress levels can spell even more trouble, primarily due to how stress hormones contribute to weight gain....
A 2012 study by the University of Cincinnati concluded that chronic stress, often caused by occupational and/or financial stress, is directly linked to obesity....
If you believe in yourself, the weight loss will happen. Whatever you do, build confidence first, and the rest will follow....
Up to 43% is a lot of you that’s being controlled by your autopilot. Which begs the question, just who is flying your plane?...
If you or someone you know has Rheumatoid Arthritis, or RA, you understand just how painful the condition can be....
The modern day lifestyle brings more than a fair share of daily stress, enough to have you feeling exhausted when the day is through....
Everyone has moments where they feel sad or upset. These feelings usually go away in a few days and life returns to normal. For many others, these feelings last for much longer periods of time because they suffer from clinical depression. ...