by Kristine | Apr 24, 2015 | Blog
It’s no secret that public health officials and the medical community are concerned about the physical fitness of American boys and girls in general. But recent data from a variety of sources suggest that girls may be significantly less likely than boys to get the...
by Kristine | Apr 23, 2015 | Blog
How long did your last diet or exercise plan last? If you’re like many people, your answer is “not that long.” In fact, one UK survey found that the average length of time a person stays on a nutrition plan is 19 days. A slightly more positive poll found that women...
by Kristine | Apr 22, 2015 | Blog
The simple answer to the question posed in this article’s title is “Terrible.” Need a simple example? An estimated $300 billion is wasted every year in the US because patients don’t follow the treatment regimens that have been prescribed for...
by Kristine | Apr 21, 2015 | Blog
Everyone deals with stress in their lives. And—in small doses—this can be a very good thing. Manageable amounts of stress can actually help you perform at your best and may even help you develop your abilities. However, far too many of us are stressed to the point...
by Kristine | Apr 20, 2015 | Blog
Osteoporosis (from the Greek words for ‘porous bones’) is a progressive bone disease that is defined by a significant decrease in bone mass and density. This bone loss causes fragility and increased risk of fracture. Osteoporosis is most commonly found in...
by Kristine | Apr 16, 2015 | Blog
We all know that some foods are more nutritional than others. What you might not realize is that the way you prepare your foods or the combinations that you put together in meals could make a difference in how many of those nutrients are actually absorbed by your...
