Can’t sleep? Yes you can

Can’t sleep? Yes you can

Improve your health with these tips for a good night’s sleep (BPT) – As the winter months approach, you’re probably planning to take preventative health measures recommended by your doctor: get the flu shot; wash your hands more often and sneeze into...
5 reasons people choose to walk to end diabetes

5 reasons people choose to walk to end diabetes

(BPT) – Nearly 30 million Americans are affected with diabetes and, if trends continue, one in five Americans are projected to have diabetes by 2050, according to the American Diabetes Association. However, thousands of people around the country are deciding to...
How to stay safe in the hospital

How to stay safe in the hospital

6 tips from ‘The Patient’s Playbook’ for staying safe in the hospital (BPT) – As much as we need them, hospitals can be dangerous places. Hospital-acquired conditions — everything from pneumonia and infections to bad reactions to...
Flavor and fitness: Can they work together?

Flavor and fitness: Can they work together?

(BPT) – A common complaint among individuals who exercise frequently is the difficulty of balancing good nutrition with delicious flavor. These attributes are too often seen as opposing, with one unfortunately getting sacrificed. But what people may not realize...
Foods to fire up your metabolism

Foods to fire up your metabolism

(BPT) – When it comes to a fast metabolism, some people seem to have hit the genetic jackpot. Luckily, your metabolism doesn’t solely depend on factors out of your control such as genetics, age, or gender. Modifying your exercise habits and making wiser...
7 unlikely foods that sabotage fat loss

7 unlikely foods that sabotage fat loss

7 unlikely foods that sabotage fat loss (BPT) – The basic idea behind fat loss is simple: eat better, exercise more. However, hidden in this formula are numerous caveats and footnotes. No wonder there are so many books and television specials about the 100...