42 Percent of Americans Obese by 2030, 4 Easy Tips to Help You Steer Clear


Updated 05/09/12 12:15 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

42 Percent of American Adults Obese by 2030, Study Says

At the second annual Weight of the Nation conference in Washington, we received word on the state of obesity among American adults. The good news? The growth of obesity of Americans has slowed from the record pace of the last 30 years. The not-so-good news? While 36 percent of today's adult population is obese, that number is expected to rise to a whopping 42 percent by 2030. However, Read more

Don't Drink Bacteria: How to Disinfect Your Reusable Bottle


Updated 04/21/12 9:10 PM · Posted by · 4 comments

How to Disinfect Reusable Water Bottles

The beauty of the reusable water bottle is that it's just that — reusable. You can repeatedly head to the water cooler or faucet to fill 'er up, but when your bottle continually stays wet, you know what that means? Yep, bacteria loves a moist, dark environment. Along with your dinner dishes, it's good to get in the habit of cleaning your bottle every night, or at least every few days. Here are Read more

3 Drinks to Skip and 3 to Enjoy Before Bedtime


Updated 04/18/12 4:00 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

What to Drink Before Bedtime

You may think that your nighttime nightcap routine isn't affecting your sleep patterns, but guess again. To be sure you're imbibing beverages that are going to help you out, instead of hinder you from catching some solid Zs, check out these recommendations that will help curb late-night cravings. Instead of white tea, drink herbal: White tea may not seem like a real culprit, but guess again; Read more

Don't Make These Spring Break Mistakes


Updated 03/20/12 1:04 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Stay Healthy During Spring Break Vacation

You want to relax and enjoy yourself during a vacation, but that can sometimes include unhealthy behavior. From calorie overload to extralazy days, it can be difficult to maintain a fitness routine while you're away. Planning to travel sometime this season? Think ahead and avoid these common Spring break mistakes to have a healthy, stress-free trip. Source: Thinkstock Read more

A Guide to Celebrating Valentine's Day For the Single Ladies (the Healthy Way)


Updated 02/14/12 10:59 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Ways to Celebrate Valentine's Day If You're Single

Valentine's Day has a way of making single people feel like they have the clap. Forget that! Take yourself out on a date and give the finger to the idea that V-Day is only for lovers. Here are some heart-healthy ways to spend a love-filled day with friends (or on your own) when Cupid comes bearing his bow and arrow. Photos courtesy of Warner Bros. Read more

Relaxing Ways to Stay Healthy and De-Stress


Updated 02/02/12 6:02 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

No-Exercise Ways to Beat Stress

Exercise is a proven way to beat stress, but if you're more in the mode for relaxation, here are some ways to ensure you stay healthy and stress-free without a bead of sweat. Eat fresh: Greasy, fried foods may be endorphin-boosting since they're addictive, but in the end, they'll only make you feel bloated and tired. Instead of eating processed foods, reach for feel-good foods that will not only Read more

Little Choices Healthy People Make Every Day


Updated 01/21/12 8:14 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Habits of Healthy People

You know what it takes to be healthy — a well-balanced diet, regular exercise, and the motivation to stick to both. But reaching these broad-arching goals can be a tougher than just saying them. A better bet is to break up your healthy must dos into smaller choices that you can make every day while you inch yourself closer to your major goals. Are you making the best little choices for a Read more

5 Reasons to Go on a Cleanse


Updated 01/04/12 1:40 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

The Benefits of Trying an Elimination Diet

Feeling tired, bloated, and lethargic from the holidays? Many people think going on a cleanse in January is a good post-party solution for dropping unwanted pounds fast. But going on an elimination diet — where you remove certain foods, like anything with gluten, dairy, caffeine, and alcohol and focus on eating only fresh, whole foods — is more than about fitting into smaller jeans. While Read more

Ring In the New Year With These Helpful Hangover Tips and Cures


Updated 12/30/11 4:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Prevent a Hangover on New Year's Eve

New Year's Eve is days away, and while a Champagne toast at midnight is customary, many of you will be having more than just one glass — maybe even four or five before the night is out. Come morning and you have quite the hangover on your hands. You wake up with a pounding headache, parched mouth, and a room that seems to be spinning. What — if anything — can you do to make it stop? Read Read more

No Treadmill Needed: Healthy Living Tips Free of Diet and Exercise


Updated 12/29/11 5:41 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

5 Ways to Stay Healthy That Don't Involve Diet or Exercise

While important, being healthy is more than just exercise and a healthy diet. But it's easy to forget that (well, it is for me, at least). And being too occupied with counting calories, or making it to a 6 p.m. yoga class, can make other areas of our lives suffer. So much so that an obsession with fitness and nutrition can lessen the benefits from all those miles we clocked the day before. To Read more