Augusta University HealthYou’ve mastered preparing your meals with portion sizes in mind. You’re aiming for a good mix of protein, fiber and just a bit of healthy fat. You’re on your way… And then you get...
Eat better… Spend more time with family… These items are among the most common New Year’s resolutions. Even for those of us who’ve found success with finding balance and what...
It’s in our face all the time during the holidays: food. And not just any food. Whether it’s your grandmother’s proud hummingbird cake, your husband’s specially brined and deep...
It’s common knowledge that smoking is bad for your health. In fact, tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable death, illness and disability in the United States. However...
Penny MehaffeyIt’s that time of year again – that oh so wonderful time – when we get to set our clocks back an hour … the time when we think we can finally make up for that hour we lost in the...
“Beauty is pain.” We’ve all heard this mantra and know someone who goes to great lengths to achieve their beauty goals. Perhaps they go to a tanning bed to get that...
After decades of listening to the lawn mower, loud music, city traffic or noisy machinery, the human ear often begins to falter. High-pitched sounds usually fade first – birds...
With flu season around the corner, it’s time to take the necessary steps to stay healthy. One step is separating myths about the flu from the facts. “When caring for...
Every five years, the U.S. departments of Agriculture (USDA) and Health and Human Services (HHS) release a joint report detailing nutritional guidelines for the general public. A...
Patsy DavisAmerica is a nation of coffee drinkers. For many of us, the thought of drinking tea may seem somewhat foreign. If you are looking for a healthy alternative to your normal cup of...