Herbal and dietary supplements are topping the list of perceived natural over-the-counter alternatives to pharmaceutical drugs. But the idea of supplements as being “natural” can also be misleading.
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USDA unveils new online weight planning tool
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and National Institutes of Health (NIH) have partnered to add the NIH Body Weight Planner to USDA's SuperTracker online tool as a goal-setting resource to help people achieve and stay at a healthy weight. Created in 2011, the SuperTracker tool empowers people to build a healthier diet, [...]
How better sleep can help you lose weight
If you are one of those people who fly by the seat of their pants when it comes to getting enough sleep every night, you could be heading toward a world of hurt sooner rather than later. Did you know that you are considered sleep-deprived if you have six or fewer hours of sleep? That [...]
5 tips to help you keep your diet resolution
Like so many women around New Year's, you've probably sworn to yourself to "eat healthier," "lose weight," and "take better care of yourself" over the next 12 months. Many of you have probably turned to popular diets circulating the internet to accomplish that, whether it's the raw diet, Paleo, Mediterranean, vegan, vegetarian, or - well, [...]
Mercury Rising! Keep your cool during dog days of summer
Summertime in the desert can be brutal if you aren’t prepared for it. The hot sun and relentless heat can sneak up on you, and cause harmful effects - even fatal ones. According to the Arizona Department of Health Services, though, the population most at-risk for emergency room visits and fatalities are the elderly population. [...]
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