To Your Health Newsletter

May, 2013 (Vol. 07, Issue 10)
Spring Clean Your Fridge

Most of us think of closets when we talk about spring cleaning, but what about our pantry and fridge? A clean-up of this variety requires you to think about your health goals. Is your blood sugar too high? Do you have food sensitivities or allergies? Do you have a few pounds to lose? Once you've reviewed your health goals, you can decide which foods to keep and which to toss. There are general categories of foods you should eliminate and other foods you should keep well-stocked in your fridge and pantry.

A Little Fat Can Go a Long Way

The Benefits of Healthy Fats

No Bones About It

Girls Benefit From Weight-Bearing Exercise

A Drug-Free Way to Treat Headaches

Try Chiropractic Instead of Meds

Common Knee Injuries

How to Recover Without Needing Surgery

Improve Your Joints

For many people, joint pain is a constant reminder of poor bone health. If you think about it, these joints are what keep us active and functional. They go through a lot on a daily basis just to keep us up and about. So, why aren't you taking care of them? Learn more about how you may be preventing yourself from living pain-free.

Eat Fish, Live Longer

Eating fish has a number of health benefits; did you know one of them is helping you live longer? According to a new study that supports previous research, eating fish could potentially slash an older person's risk of dying prematurely by more than a quarter, and their risk of dying from heart disease by more than a third.

Vaccine Safety Q&A

With many parents becoming concerned about the possible safety issues when getting their children vaccinated, this interview provides resources to assist you in determining what is right for your family. Learn more from Barbara Loe Fisher, co-founder and president of the National Vaccine Information Center (NVIC).

5 Great Ab Exercises

Looking to turn a flabby, pudgy, unappealing midsection into a highlight of your physique? Here are five exercises to make your core a talking point – for all the right reasons – this summer and all year round.

Ward Off Diabetes With Walnuts

Eating more nuts as part of a healthy diet is essential to reduce your risk of developing diabetes. According to new research, a particular kind of nut can help - walnuts, and this is especially true for women.