By Dr. Janet Brill Warmer weather is finally here, meaning it’s time to clean the house, dust off the winter blues and focus on getting in shape.  But how do you manage to lose weight without feeling hungry? Simply remember the motto “go green to stay lean.”  Filling your plate with lots of low-calorie plant-based […]

The holidays are certainly well behind us, as well as a few other holidays we generally love to celebrate, and many people start to refocus on their health needs.  They have set goals to started exercising as well as eating healthy.  Exercise and diet go hand in hand because you won’t get the results you’re […]

  There’s more Nonprofit groups across the country are also touting the many benefits of shared green space in their communities.  These spaces not only provide the mental and physical health benefits of gardening, they also help create a stronger sense of community and belonging to the neighborhoods. Simple neighborhood parks and shared vegetable/flower gardens […]

Exercising during pregnancy benefits you and your baby By Dr. Raul Artal   Through every stage of pregnancy, your health matters.  For the longest time, there was a generational gap of knowledge in the medical profession about what is and isn’t healthy for expecting mothers.  The old train of thought that she should rest as […]

William James wrote, “The deepest craving of human nature is the need to be appreciated.” This quote offers us a valuable insight into how to improve our relationships. Most of us intuitively know that having a romantic partner that is appreciative, happy, and even grateful is a good thing. Indeed, my male and female straight and […]

HAPPY NEW YEAR! Are you tired of making New Year’s resolutions each year, only to get discouraged at your first sign of weakness?  Don’t get frustrated.  Plenty of us have done the same thing.  Instead, focus on some simple strategies you can use to help you be the best you can be.  Studies show that […]

By Julie Revelant Published December 21, 2015 If you feel like you’re going to have a panic attack just thinking about everything you have to do in the next few days, take a deep breath. Experts agree, the holidays can be stress-free with a different outlook and a few simple changes. Here, get their best […]

It’s that time of year where many people begin thinking about everything they have to be thankful for. Although it’s nice to count your blessings on Thanksgiving, being thankful throughout the year could have tremendous benefits on your quality of life. In fact, gratitude may be one of the most overlooked tools that we all […]

By Alex A. Kecske Breast cancer currently affects about one in eight women in the United States. In 2009, an estimated 192,370 new cases of invasive breast cancer were expected to be diagnosed in women throughout the U.S. In addition, 62,280 new cases of non-invasive (in situ) breast cancer were diagnosed.  Sadly, about 40,170 women […]