Can You Really Become Lactose Intolerant as You Get Older?
A lot of things change as we get older, unfortunately, but if you’ve noticed that dairy products are not playing as nicely with your digestive system as they used to, age might not be the
Ditch the Diets – How to Make Healthy Eating Fit Your Lifestyle
It’s been a couple of months since you made those New Year’s resolutions to exercise more and eat less—like you do every January. Whether you’ve stuck to your annual pledge or not, chances are you
Taking a Bite Out of Eating Disorders – Infographic
Eating disorders are serious medical problems that millions of Americans combat on a daily basis, yet many of them do not receive the help they need. Learning the signs and symptoms of eating disorders could
Seize the Moment
While you might not be able to devote an hour at a time to being healthier, you can certainly adopt better habits throughout the day. Check out some easy ways to get healthier — 15 minutes at a
Is It Heartburn or Something More?
While almost everyone has had to reach for the antacids after overindulging during a night of Tex-Mex and margaritas, maybe you’ve noticed that your occasional heartburn is becoming more regular. If so, you’re not alone—it’s
Bariatric Surgery Gives Local Mom a Second Chance
On the day her son got married in July 2008, Fran McGuire was alternately elated and terrified. While it was a happy day for her family, she remembers being petrified to even sit down at
Pea is for Protein: What You Need to Know About Pea Protein Powder
If you’ve taken a stroll down the supplement aisle at your favorite health food store recently, you’ve most likely come across a newcomer to the protein powder family: pea protein. So, what is it, what
Fall Recipe: Thanksgiving Mashed Potatoes Done Right
Potatoes are simple, delicious, low in fat, low in calories and high in flavor and potassium. Did you know one medium potato contains more than two times the potassium of one medium banana? Potassium is
Easy Tips to Help Manage Your Diabetes This Holiday Season
If you are one of the millions of people nationwide who have Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes, you are probably already bracing yourself for the upcoming holiday season. And for good reason. Beginning with
How to Fight the Good Fight Against “Middle-Age Bulge”
While 50 may be the new 40 (and 40 the new 30), there’s no denying that most middle-aged people don’t look the same as they did in their young adulthood, especially around the waistline. While