Is Yoga for You?

Find a Class That Fits Your Needs These days, it’s possible to learn yoga by following DVDs, online classes and even apps.  But beginners usually find it helpful to learn with an instructor.  Classes also offer a sense of community and the opportunity to make new...

Making Healthy Choices

It’s Easier Than You Think New Year’s resolutions are so easy to make – and break.  Why is it so hard to make them last?  Scientists, funded by the National Institutes of Health, are learning more about how we can make healthy changes and sustain them. “Change is...

Ready to Quit Smoking?

These Tips Can Help Are you one of the more than 70% of smokers who want to quit?  Check out this advice from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Write down why you want to quit. Do you want to enjoy better health?  Set a good example for your children? ...

Rx Gourmet

Heart Healthy, Diabetes Friendly – and Delicious! When it is cold outside, you want something comforting to take off the chill, and nothing is better than soup to warm you from the inside out.  Plus, January is the time for those resolutions to lose those extra...

Are You a Caregiver?

Don’t Be Afraid to Ask for Help Being a caregiver to an adult who is dealing with illness can be a rewarding experience.  It also can be challenging.  It’s important to not try to go it alone.  Accepting help from others isn’t always easy.  When tough things happen,...

Skin Care for Busy Women

Simple Steps Make All the Difference Follow these easy steps to keep your skin healthy and radiant. Bathe in warm – not hot – water using mild cleansers that don’t irritate. Wash gently.  Don’t scrub. Keep skin from drying out by drinking plenty of water and using...