Christine Sloat, MS, RD, CDN Did you know that prostate cancer is the most common form of cancer among American men? While Prostate Cancer Awareness Month is not until September, the American Cancer Society recognizes June as Men’s Health and Cancer Awareness Month. And with [...]
It has long been known that proper sleep and nutrition play a critical role in our mental health. What is often overlooked however, is the strong link between these two features of a healthy lifestyle. Yet, amounting evidence has shown that individuals who are able [...]
Young black girl making a healthy salad. The New Year brings new opportunities for changing bad eating habits. As many of us embark on new resolutions to improve our diet, it is just as important to teach your child healthy eating habits. Childhood [...]
To be resolute means to be purposeful, determined, and unwavering in your intent and action. It implies commitment in the truest sense – dedicated and obligated. The phrase, “hell or high-water” comes to mind. In the course of our lives we often make commitments. Yet [...]
Wellness means different things to different people. Most people would agree however that wellness, or well-being, encompasses more than just our physical health. It includes the health of our mind and spirit as well as our bodies. Further, when health professionals talk about wellness, they’re [...]
You see them at the gym; you see them in the park, you see them along the streets: people deep into some form of exercise and in their own world thanks to the ear-buds they’re wearing. Since the introduction of aerobic dance in the early [...]
