Halloween weekend approaches, and with it, costume parties, girls in “tastefully seductive” costumes and bowls of tastily seductive Halloween candy in convenient single-serving packages. But don’t be fooled by words like “fun size” and “snack size.” The next thing you know, one little bite-sized candy bar has become 27 and you’re curled in the corner…
When it comes to heart health, it’s important that we think not only of our own cardiovascular health but also that of future generations. A study last year found that obese children and teens have as much plaque in their arteries as a 45-year-old adult, setting them up for heart disease and other serious health conditions…
Winter is hard on everyone. The snow, ice, and cold make it difficult to participate in outdoor activities (running, walking, hiking, baseball, golf) that help keep us in shape and happy. Some of us eat more in the colder months, and the combination of sedentariness and getting our grub on can add unwanted pounds. We…