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Is it true that skinny jeans will cause damage to your health?? Watch the video to find out                  

If losing a few pounds is on your list of resolutions, you have lots of company. In fact, weight loss tops the list of common New Year’s goals year after year. But shedding some pounds doesn’t have to be painful. Here are some surprisingly effective—and often enjoyable—ways to jump start weight loss, backed by solid science. 1. Eat Dessert […]

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Flu season has arrived early this year, and it could be a bad one, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. To chase those colds and flu away, it’s time to start building up your body’s natural defenses. Here’s how… 1. Eat your antioxidants-“A diet high in fruits and vegetables, whole grains, nuts […]

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They say that home is where the heart is. But what you may not know is that it’s also where 65% of colds and more than half of food-borne illnesses are contracted. The things we do around the house every day have a big impact on both our long- and short-term health.  Here are six […]

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Its that time of the year!!! December 1st! Here comes the holiday parties with hearty food and alcohol beverages! Here are 16 ways to Ward OFF Holiday Weight Gain! 1. Slim down Recipes 2. Make a Shopping list and stick to it! 3.  Be discriminating 4. Stress less 5. Get your zzz’s 6. Avoid temptation 7. Don’t arrive at parties hungry 8.  Chew […]

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The day after Thanksgiving how do you feel?!?! One word..FULL! When you start your morning with good habits, you’re setting yourself up for success all day long! Try one (or all!) of these eight smart a.m. tips for a healthier you. Rather your home, shopping or at work here are 8 Healthy Ways to Start […]

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  Hope everyone gets out and VOTE today!!!! Do your part and be apart of history! Another vote you should consider…Vote with your Fork! One-quarter of Americans are obese. Sixty percent live a sedentary lifestyle. And this generation of kids is the first generation since 1900 that may have a shorter life expectancy than their parents. […]

  For many people, autumn events like Halloween and Harvest Day are fun times to dress up in costumes, go trick-or-treating, attend parties, and eat yummy treats. These events are also opportunities to provide nutritious snacks, get physical activity, and focus on safety. Remember: *Swords, knives, and similar costume accessories should be short, soft, and […]

Today I participated in the 3rd annual Walk Ahead for Brain Tumor in finding a cure in Downtown Cincinnati along with survivors, caregivers, family members, brain tumor specialists and other caring members of our community. In April 2012, my cousin Jamie Isome (semi pro football player #44) passed away from a Brain Tumor. Its VERY important […]

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According to Hellobeautiful.com when you have the flu, you may not feel like eating anything at all. Or, you may resort to eating things that your body doesn’t need. The problem? While your body is busy fighting off viruses, it needs support to do its job. What’s one primary source of that support? Nutrition. But […]

Ok this winter lets get summer READY! Here are SEVEN of my sizzling hot tips to help you raise your metabolism through the roof, so you’ll be lean and sexy and looking great naked before strutting your stuff on the beach: 1. Supplement your diet with krill oil, whey protein, and a greens booster-Magic Combination […]

Before you get to enjoy the physical changes that come with healthy weight loss, you first must undergo a mental makeover that helps you break your old bad habits. The key to beginning your transformation is thinking of it properly — you want a true lifestyle change instead of a lose-weight-quick crash diet. Think of […]