Can we lose weight? Can you? We’re giving five diet programs a try so either follow along, or jump in and give one a go with us! Our diets will start Monday, May 2 and we’ll give regular updates on how they’re going and report our final tally of pounds lost. Results will be announced […]
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month. According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, there are more new cases of skin cancer annually than the combined incidence of breast, prostate, lung, and colon cancers. Help prevent skin cancer by following these useful tips: Schedule annual body checks with a dermatologist. Wear SPF 30 sunblock, (preferably with zinc […]
Wall squats strengthen and sculpt your thighs and glutes, which is reason enough to do this easy-on-the-joints exercise. Not sold yet? It can help prevent knee injuries and strengthen your core, plus, you can do it anywhere. All you need is a wall. Stand 12-18 inches from a wall. Squat down with your back against […]
The sneezy season is back. Runny noses, itchy eyes, and sneeze after sneeze after springtime sneeze. What’s a mom to do if your child is affected by tree pollens, grasses or molds? Tests and a full evaluation and diagnosis are critical, says Dr. Sai Nimmagadda, a Highland Park allergy and asthma specialist and a […]
Jennifer Koutouras was fed up with digging through her bag after a workout. So she teamed up with Kendra Cunningham, her Kenilworth neighbor, to invent a three-shelved bag that will hang or stand in a gym locker, storing shoes, cosmetics and wet clothes. Better yet, five percent of the annual profits go to Girls in […]
Sleeveless dresses, bathing suits, tank tops—time to get your arms toned. Swimming gives you slim arms, plus it’s a great total body workout, but if you can’t make it to a pool, this move mimics the freestyle stroke on land. It tones your arms, shoulders, back and core muscles. To prepare: Wrap a resistance cord […]
Vitamin D helps your body store calcium, which creates strong bones. New research shows promise that higher levels of this vitamin might be able to combat depression, reduce the incidence of colon cancer, breast cancer, ovarian cancer, diabetes and strokes. However, too much D increases the incidence of kidney stones, vomiting, and pancreatic cancer in smokers. […]
People that can clearly visualize their goals are more apt to achieve them, especially with weight loss. Here are some tips: 1. Find a quiet place, close your eyes and take a slow deep breath. As you exhale, feel your body relax. Continue for 5 more breaths. 2 . As you relax, picture how you […]
If they invented a pill that prevented osteoporosis, heart disease, diabetes and dementia as you aged, would you take it? Heck yes. Sign me up. Especially if that pill had a side effect of slimmer hips and a flatter belly. The line to the pharmacy would be out the door. It already exists. It’s called […]
Are you getting a quality night’s sleep? According to the experts at Relax the Back, the natural curves in your back and neck should be supported while sleeping. Here’s a few tips: Use a cervical pillow for your neck and a lumbar support for your lower back; make sure you are fitted with the right […]
