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Most people don’t want to hear what they can’t eat during the festive holidays. But there some alternatives to the high-calorie comfort foods in a traditional holiday meal, that you can make that won’t leave you or your guests feeling guilty afterward, but still full and satisfied. In some cases, it is making a low calorie/low-fat substitution or two to...

#1: Celebrate Autumn with Apple The autumn season in October is National Apple Month. People of all ages can enjoy autumn by a trip to a big orchard, and that includes sweethearts, parents, kids and a kid's friend or two. These days, there's more to do at an orchard than the variety of apples you want. Some let you pick...

Popcorn lovers, rejoice! October is National Popcorn Poppin’ Month, a seasonal celebration of the most beloved snack in America. Families and friends gather to honor this ever-popular treat. Whether stovetop, microwave or ready-to-eat, we consume 13 billion quarts each year of this wholesome, whole grain. Facts about popcorn: - This was developed mainly in the US Midwest. - Back in...

Happy Independence Day!! Many people think that Independence Day is one of our best American holidays; not only for what we celebrate but also for how we celebrate it. It's easy to take liberty for granted and to misconstrue just how difficult it was to gain our freedoms over 240 years ago. The Revolutionary War was long and costly. There...

Making memories on Father's Day Father's Day is a holiday of honoring fathers and celebrating fatherhood. We usually show our appreciation by giving gifts to our fathers. Then you'll notice that your dad’s closet is overflowing with ties. He is ahead of two wallets and has enough shaving lotion and men’s colognes to last him the rest of his life...

Stretching can reduce back and neck pain, improve posture and relieve pain caused by arthritis. As a senior, joint flexibility is one of the keys to living a healthy, active and independent lifestyle for as long as you can. While your joints may have stiffened over the last few years, it is never too late to start a stretching program...

Achieving fast hair growth is the dream of millions who suffer from embarrassing health/beauty issues nowadays-hair loss. In recent statistics by American Hair Loss Society, there are approximately 35 million men and 21 million women who suffer this problem. Hair shedding is a normal cycle of physiology.  It is considered normal to shed 100-150 strands of hair per day.  However, with aging...

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States. Every year, 1 in 4 deaths are caused by heart disease. The good news? Heart disease can often be prevented when people make healthy choices and manage their health conditions. Communities, health professionals, and families can work together to create opportunities for people to...

  Your chances of developing heart disease come down to the number of risk factors you have for it. The more factors, the higher the chance of getting it. Let’s take a look at 10 of the most common risk factors of heart disease: Heart Blood Pressure Diabetes and prediabetes Being overweight or obese Being physically inactive Unhealthy Diet High blood...

Another cold and flu season has arrived, and it’s nearly impossible not to be affected. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, adults have an average of two to three colds a year, and children have even more. And when one family member catches a cold, it’s likely the rest of the family will follow suit. While there’s...