Substance Abuse and Teens: A Prescription for Disaster The first in a three-part series on teen substance abuse, this article focuses on measures to prevent temptation, as well as how to recognize signs that your child is partaking in destructive activity. By: Karyn Brodsky | Staff Writer Navigating the…
By Madison Cook | Contributor As teenagers in the 21st century, we are constantly influenced by the presence of the media routinely reminding us of the poor decisions made by celebrities we grew up idolizing, such as Miley Cyrus and Lindsey Lohan. In this time of our lives encompassed by…
Dangers In The Drink Aisle: The Truth Behind Energy Drinks & Dietary Supplements By Karyn Brodsky | Staff Writer How many times have you kicked back an energy drink just to get through the afternoon at the office? How many times have your kids done the same thing before a big…
by Pam Chin-Lai, MS, RD, LD, CEDRD Nutrition Consultant at Girls to Women Health and Wellness AHHHH CHOO! A single sneeze can spread 100,000 germs in the air. What can you do this season to avoid colds and flu ? Choose superfoods to boost your immunity! A strong immune system…
Extra virgin olive oil protects against heart disease via numerous mechanisms: Reduced Inflammation: Olive oil protects against inflammation, a key driver of heart disease. LDL Cholesterol: Olive oil protects LDL particles from oxidative damage – a key step in the heart disease process. Improves Endothelial Function: Olive oil improves…
Girls and non-athletes are giving these dangerous drugs a surge in popularity. Driven by today’s hyper-competitive society and an obsessive desire for appearance and performance enhancement, a new wave of drug abuse is underway – Appearance and Performance Enhancing Drugs. While these drugs promise many advantages, and may have merit when…
Had too much holiday cheer? Jump Start your Healthy New Year’s Resolutions with a Home Gym from Busy Body Fitness! You’ve thought about it. The idea of a home gym has crossed your mind each New Year, when the resolution-minded masses swarm your fitness club. So what’s stopping you? Home gyms…
We’ve all heard the saying, “The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence.” Even though we know better, we sometimes let ourselves believe that other families are faring better in the child-rearing department. Peering through rose-colored windows into their homes, we think we see better adjusted,…
Take care of your heart with these seven rules to live by. Get Active. We all know that exercise is good for us, but nearly 70% of Americans do not get the physical activity they need. Living an active life is one of the most rewarding gifts you can…