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A study reported in the New York Times found that our friends can make us fat, even when the friendship is a long-distance one. Other studies have since confirmed this observation.
Dean Ornish, MD, the founder of the nonprofit Preventive Medicine Research Institute, has long argued that comprehensive lifestyle changes make a positive difference in preventing or reversing coronary heart disease. The changes include "stress management, moderate exercise, group support and a…
I work hard, so I want to enjoy my vacations. At the same time, I don't want to give up everything I've invested in losing weight and getting fit.
Every day, I make choices: to get up on time or sleep late. Brush my teeth or skip the cleaning. Take my prescription pills or skip the medicine. Drink a cup of coffee or fix a pot of tea. Clean the kitchen sink or let the chore wait. Sweep the floor or step over the crumbs. I've made six decisions…
Everyone wants to experience an ongoing sense of joy and well-being. But when it comes to happiness, even little missteps can poison your pleasure in living.
Do you have family members who hate fish? Tilapia may be one fish you can introduce at suppertime without triggering a food fight.
If you're like most of us, you've promised yourself to exercise on a daily basis. In my case, that usually involves walking, yoga, tennis or resistance training.