By Sandra Gordon Ever felt that other people you know seem to be losing their pandemic pounds, but when you try their dieting tricks, you don’t have the same success? You may not be doing anything wrong. It could be that those strategies just aren’t a good match for you….
By Cheryl Maguire “Do I have to wear a mask all day?” My 12-year-old daughter asked me this question when we recently discussed going back to school. This question along with many others are being asked by kids since the rules about the pandemic are always changing. I want to…
By Sandra Gordon The hormones in your body are powerful chemicals, affecting much more than pregnancy or your ability to conceive. Released into your bloodstream by specialized glands or organs, these purposeful messengers influence everything from the speed at which you feel pain to the rate you burn calories. Tiny…
By American Heart Association You might be getting more sodium than you need, even if you never pick up the salt shaker. That’s because more than 70 percent of the sodium we eat comes from packaged and restaurant foods. That can make it hard to control how much sodium you…
By Alicia Wanek Americans today are healthier than ever before. In the last four decades or so, our life expectancy has increased by approximately five years thanks to changes in the way we live. Many factors contribute to our longer lifespan. Smoking has decreased significantly, we are eating healthier and exercising more, our…
By Sandra Gordon Swimsuit season is right around the corner. To get ready, this mega-healthy, fabulous-tasting eating plan will help you lose one to two pounds a week. This 1500-calorie low-fat diet, created by the world-renowned Rancho La Puerta Spa in Tecate, Mexico, features lots of delicious peak-season fresh fruits…
By American Heart Association The American Heart Association recommends no more than 2,300 milligrams (mg) a day and moving toward an ideal limit of no more than 1,500 mg per day for most adults. How can I tell how much sodium I’m eating? You can find the amount of sodium in…
By Sandra Gordon You’ve been hitting the gym, skipping the office donuts, and counting calories like crazy. Still, you’ve got pandemic pounds that won’t budge. What’s the problem? It could be hidden habits or mental mistakes you’re making that sabotage your efforts. Don’t worry—you’re not alone. “Most consumers are confused…
By Sandi Schwartz | Contributor Want to really make your kids happy? Teach them the importance of giving to others. Contrary to common belief that kids need and want more “stuff” to be happy, science tells us that it is the act of giving to others that actually boosts happiness…