In an article for UCLA Health, written by Chayil Champion, the author writes that millions of people throughout the world set new goals associated with fitness, finances or embarking on a new endeavor. After two years of a worldwide pandemic, however, our general New Year’s resolution list may look a little different. “Some of the… Continue reading How to Keep Your 2022 Health Resolutions
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Is Emotional Eating Contributing to Your Prediabetes?
If you’ve been diagnosed with prediabetes or have been told that you’re at high risk for developing type 2 diabetes, you already know you’ve got to change your eating habits. But overhauling your diet is anything but easy—especially when you’re feeling hurt, sad, mad, lonely, or aggravated. If you turn to food when you’re stressed… Continue reading Is Emotional Eating Contributing to Your Prediabetes?
Avoiding Costly Medicare Mistakes
It’s decision time for the 55 million Americans covered by Medicare. Open enrollment, when people can enroll in Medicare or make changes to their plans, runs every year from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7. But anyone who thinks that signing up for the medical plan for seniors is simple could be in for a rude… Continue reading Avoiding Costly Medicare Mistakes
Why Your Diet Isn’t Working
Many diet plans are doomed from the start. Diet plans are often doomed from the start because dieters tend to adopt the wrong strategies, research has found. The investigation by Baylor University’s Hankamer School of Business found that dieters often try to ditch their favorite foods and replace them with less desirable options. Conversely, successful… Continue reading Why Your Diet Isn’t Working
What Goes into A Good Fitness Plan?
Everyone knows it’s healthy to exercise regularly. But without a plan, one that tracks activity and helps keep you motivated, that can be difficult to keep up. Why is a plan so important? According to experts from the National Institute on Aging (NIA), it can help you stay motivated to include physical activity as part… Continue reading What Goes into A Good Fitness Plan?
Eight Out of 10 People Don’t Know How Much They’ll Need for Retirement
Nearly 80 per cent of workers underestimate how much they will need to save for their retirement, according to new research. Carried out by deVere Group, one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory organizations, the study found that 78 per cent of all new, working age clients did not realize how much money they… Continue reading Eight Out of 10 People Don’t Know How Much They’ll Need for Retirement
How to Drink Safely at Your Next Celebration
Whether it’s a friend’s birthday party, wedding reception or a company fete, celebratory events often have one thing in common: alcohol. Even for those who don’t normally have a problem with high-risk drinking, overdoing it at special occasions is almost accepted today as a societal norm—but that doesn’t mean it’s safe. According to Randy Haveson,… Continue reading How to Drink Safely at Your Next Celebration
Disaster Preparedness for People with Disabilities
Disasters are frightening for everyone and are even more so for people with disabilities and access needs. Here, the experts at www.ready.gov tell you how you can prepare ahead for worst-case scenarios so you and your loved ones can be prepared. Collect and distribute information that is crucial during a disaster The experts recommend that… Continue reading Disaster Preparedness for People with Disabilities
What Kind of Fitness Programs Work Best for Women?
Why don’t we work out as often as we’d like? A study of British women may shed some light on that subject, according to celebrity trainer Holly Perkins. The research revealed that 75 percent of women in the study want to exercise more, but they’re discouraged for fear of being judged by others. The women… Continue reading What Kind of Fitness Programs Work Best for Women?
Four Ways to Avoid the February Exercise Slump
If you’re finding lacing up your exercise shoes tougher by the day, it’s time to rekindle those fires and make sure you keep smashing out those workouts. Here are four tips from top trainer Julia Buckley to get you back on track. Re-tune your motivation When people tell me they’re no longer motivated I get… Continue reading Four Ways to Avoid the February Exercise Slump
Staying Safe in Hurricane Season
We’re right in the middle of hurricane season, and even though the weather service might not be issuing a warning for your area today, it’s a good idea to prepare in case that does happen in the coming weeks. Hurricanes often strike without much warning, and preparing can make a big difference in how well… Continue reading Staying Safe in Hurricane Season