Why is nutrition considered the missing link to the performance puzzle and what are some of the biggest challenges facing the nutrition habits of our high school and collegiate athletes? Sports dietitian and nutrition consultant, Tavis Piattoly, MS, RD, LDN, sheds important light on what products, supplements, and strategies are…
By The American Heart Association What do your blood pressure numbers mean? The only way to know if you have high blood pressure (HBP, or hypertension) is to have your blood pressure tested. Understanding your results is key to controlling high blood pressure. Healthy and unhealthy blood pressure ranges Learn what’s considered…
By The Arthritis Foundation What’s not to like about walking? It’s free. It’s easy to do, and it’s easy on the joints. And there’s no question that walking is good for you. A University of Tennessee study found that women who walked had less body fat than those who didn’t…
By Pam Melyan-Bratton | Contributor Walking has become all the rage during the pandemic as a way to escape the confines of our own four walls. Since March, many families have taken to the streets and found walking to be a healthy way to spend time together and improve their…
By Cheryl Maguire | Contributor Most of my life I have been a healthy weight, yet never a healthy eater. When I gave it a try, it was an eye-opening experience. For one month I cut out all sugar and only ate a limited amount of carbohydrates. I drank only…
By Tanni Haas, Ph.D. | Contributor Only about 8% of teens get the recommended 8-10 hours of sleep a night, and that’s no small matter. Research shows that consistent sleep deprivation can lead to obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes, increased risk of catching the flu and the common cold, and…
By Dr. Paul Steinke Bunions are a very common problem, that unfortunately get neglected by sufferers of this painful condition. About 30% of women in the U.S. will experience them but men are also at risk.1 Bunions can affect people at any time – even as teenagers. While many of us are…
By Dr. Carla Garcia Carreno, Infectious Disease Specialist at Children’s Health℠ | Contributor The holidays are usually filled with festivities and gatherings with friends and family, but this year, celebrations will look different – especially as COVID-19 cases continue to rise. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advises that gatherings with friends and family who do not live…
By Alicia Wanek We at Good Life Family often refer to many of our readers as being part of the “sandwich generation,” taking care of our growing children as well as our aging parents. Most of the time, the resources for one are not the same as the other. When…