Do You Need The Flu Vaccine? You Call The Shots.
Posted in Disease Prevention, featured on 12 October 2008

Learn more about the Flu Vaccine with Q&A about who should and should NOT get a flu shot, what types of flu vaccines are available and potential side effects of getting a flu shot.


The Fight Against Chronic Disease
Posted in Articles And Links, Disease Prevention on 2 October 2008

Eli Lilly and Company recently unveiled a small tool aimed at battling a big problem — chronic disease. Lilly's free pocket-sized health book, A Healthy You! — America's Guide to Healthy Living, puts useful tips and resources in the hands of Americans to help them lead a healthy life and prevent chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer and diabetes.


Small Steps to Big Change : Turn off the TV
Posted in Articles And Links, Weight Loss, fitness on 1 October 2008

When I became ready to make a difference in my health and weight, diet was the only place I wanted to make changes. Then something happened, as my nutrition improved, I had more energy and eventually I started thinking about fitness.
My favorite tip? Limit "Screen Time." It's a goal I sometimes struggle with -- especially when [...]


Crispy Pears For Fruit Lovers On The Go
Posted in Get More Veggies, Snacking, Whole Food Nutrition, featured, fitness on 30 September 2008

Freeze-dried fruit snacks? Do I look like an astronaut? These freeze-dried treats aren’t just for space cadets.


Organic on a Budget
Posted in Articles And Links, Get More Veggies on 29 September 2008

We're so lucky! It's getting easier and easier to find healthy food. Even mainstream stores like Von's and Ralph's are jumping onto the organic fruit cart. Unfortunately, all these choices have yet to make prices fall. How can we make our food budget go farther and still stick to our goals for a healthy diet?


Mythical Water Still A Good Tool For Dieters
Posted in Articles And Links, Weight Loss, featured on 28 September 2008

According to new research, the magical properties of water may turn out to be mostly myth. However drinking water is still a good tool for dieters.


3 Small Steps to Big Change
Posted in Weight Loss, featured, fitness on 27 September 2008

Whole life changes can be too overwhelming to contemplate.Start small to succeed.


Tasty, Terrific Tomatoes
Posted in Get More Veggies, Whole Food Nutrition, headline on 26 September 2008

Tomatoes are high in vitamin C, good sources of vitamin A and lycopene, and pack a powerful punch of phytochemicals and antioxidants. All around I consider tomatoes a nearly-perfect food, but today I’m going to focus on just one of the amazing health benefits found in this sweet, succulent fruit. (And, yes, scientifically speaking tomatoes [...]


Who Are The Walkers in Your Neighborhood?
Posted in Events, Neighborhood News, fitness, headline on 25 September 2008

It's amazing what we can see when we get out of the car and take a stroll down the street. Whether the pace is leisurely or brisk, the landscape changes when viewed at street level. Walking Clubs are furthering this trend.


Size Matters: The Effect of Portion Distortion
Posted in Articles And Links, Weight Loss on 24 September 2008

Thanks to a national pastime of supersize proportions, many Americans have no idea what a real serving size looks like. So, when planning a diet to maximize weight loss, portion control is a good place to start.