How Motion and Regular Exercise Can Keep You Moving
By Linda Jones Haught
Perhaps you have wondered how your grand baby easily manages to get his or her toes in his mouth, and you can’t. A large part of this difference in flexibility has to do with the aging process. The molecular structure of a baby’s tendons and ligaments allow a wide range of movement. As a child grows into adulthood, the collagen strands in tendons and ligaments bind or cross-link to one another. By young adulthood this …

By Linda Haught
It’s difficult for the average person to determine a balanced approach to meeting nutritional needs. There’s too much junk science to wade through. Much of the nutritional research has been done by marketing interests whose studies are scientifically flawed. Statisticians who evaluate these studies point out that the majority fail to use formulas that correct for chance results, they have few subjects, and/or they don’t use control groups. Even studies presented in major medical journals have been found to be fatally flawed.

By Linda Jones Haught
I’m not just trying to borrow from the most famous words in the English language. I really believe this is a question you need to grapple with before getting too far along in life. You need to know the truth, not just what the marketers of the latest fads have to say.
Most people realize that there is some benefit in exercise, but they also believe it is minimal enough not to invest the time and energy it would require. After all, it is not …

By Lorna Williams
The fast-paced lifestyle that many of us lead, finds more and more of us eating more and more meals away from home. A busy schedule that keeps you on-the-go makes it difficult to find time to eat healthy on a daily basis. It is even more challenging to eat healthy while you are away from home, or while traveling for business or pleasure. For some, eating out is a special treat and for others, it is a way of life.

In order for the foods that we eat to hold the highest nutritive value, it is important to take special care in selecting foods of the highest quality, storing them properly (prior to and after preparation), and preparing them correctly and safely. Quality is not the same as safety.

By Lorna G. Williams
Spring is here and summer is following close on its heels. This time of year is the perfect time for fresh produce… no matter if you grow it yourself or if you purchase it at the local produce stand or grocery store. Most of us know the benefits of eating fruits and vegetables each day as part of a healthy lifestyle. While many fruits and vegetables are available year-round, most are at their peak during specific seasons and the spring and summer months seem to offer …

By Lorna G. Williams
If you are over the age of 65, you are part of one of the fastest growing segments of the American population. This age group now makes up a little over 20% of our society. The U.S. Census Bureau projects that by the year 2030, the number of older adults will exceed the number of children. Even if you do not find yourself in this age group, you may very well find yourself responsible for the care of an older parent or loved one. …

By Lorna G. Williams
Heart disease is the number one killer of both women and men. Eating a heart healthy diet is the key to helping to reduce your risk factors for heart disease, like high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol, overweight, and obesity. It will also help you control these conditions if you already have them. If you want to have a healthy heart, you have to learn how to eat a healthy heart diet. All of the food you eat affects the health of your …

By Lorna G. Williams
Many people begin the New Year by making resolutions to change habits and improve lifestyles. January 1 seems to be a good time to start fresh. Many of the resolutions that we make are related to wellness issues. Indeed, a recent survey shows that four of the top ten resolutions are related to health (1. lose weight, 2, stop smoking, 7. exercise more, 9. improve eating habits). Unfortunately, psychologists say that many resolutions have already been broken before the first day of the …

It seems that the holidays revolve around food. For most of us, the holiday season begins in mid-November and ends in January, giving us eight weeks to overindulge. Weight gained during this time tends to stay with us. Therefore, it is important to carve out a healthy lifestyle amid our busy holiday activities. Armed with knowledge about good nutrition, it is possible to eat healthy and still enjoy the holidays. You do not have to feel deprived this season… just make compromises and wise choices.