Cold and flu season is picking up and we figured it was time to take a look at some of the common myths surrounding the season.Fact or Myth?Getting the flu vaccine too early in the year, means your protection will wear off before flu seas

Episode 38

Apr 27th, 2016 2m 29s

Why Knee Pain Worsens with AgeEvery step you take puts pressure on your knees and joints, so it makes sense that as you age, that wear and tear takes a toll and you notice more pain. However, certain conditions can increase your knee pain an

Eat Better in 2016 with These Four Food Trends

Apr 26th, 2016 3m

Some of the latest foods trends are also some of the healthiest we’ve seen in awhile. Incorporating these into your diet is a sure fire way to eat better in 2016!Spiraled Veggies – Instead of pasta, spaghetti squash is all the rage. Not onl

The Calming Effects of Calcium and Magnesium

Apr 25th, 2016 2m 34s

Do the stresses of your day sometimes get you all worked up? Then the day ends and you just can’t seem to fall asleep as you re-run it all over again through your head? You need to relax and calm down. But it seems almost impossible. Let’s talk

Episode 35

Apr 22nd, 2016 3m 32s

Whenever you’re preparing for your next big game party (you know like the super bowl or the world series) you might be gathering up all the fixings for nachos, wings, chips and dip and more. And while your team might thank you for the support,

Exercise and Vitamin B Deficiency

Apr 21st, 2016 3m 43s

B vitamins are responsible for creating energy from the food you eat. According to recent studies, being even slightly deficient in these vital nutrients can decrease your body’s ability to repair itself after exercising. Not to mention their n

Five Ways to Protect Your Memory

Apr 20th, 2016 3m 9s

It’s happened to all of us. You get to the store and can’t remember what you’re there for. Or, even with a calendar reminder, you still forget that appointment. It doesn’t mean you have Alzheimer’s disease or are having a so-called “senior mome

Why Jigsaw Puzzles are Good for Your Brain

Apr 19th, 2016 3m 35s

Not only are jigsaw puzzles excellent brain training and coordination improvement tools, they’re fun, too! Working a puzzle helps develop your abilities to reason, analyze, sequence, deduce, logical thought processes and problem solving skills.

Five Exercises to Relieve Joint Pain

Apr 18th, 2016 3m 10s

Forty to 80 percent of people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) cite fatigue as their most debilitating symptom, according to research published in the Israel Medical Association Journal in 2014. That, coupled with joint pain and other symptoms of

Brain Boosting Breakfast Ideas

Apr 15th, 2016 3m 19s

Your mother was right – breakfast is the most important meal of the day! Try these brain boosting breakfast ideas with foods shown to keep brain cells healthy and ward off age-related cognitive decline.Breakfast Quesadilla – need a fresh take

Diabetic Skin Care

Apr 14th, 2016 2m 45s

Diabetes can affect every part of the body, including skin. In their lifetime, as many as one third of diabetics will have a skin disorder caused or affected by diabetes. Most skin conditions can be prevented or easily treated with early detect

Episode 28

Apr 13th, 2016 2m 19s

The food we eat provides us with energy in the form of glucose. However, if you have diabetes, glucose builds up in your blood and can’t get into your cells to be used for energy. When glucose levels remain high, over time, it can cause damage

Boost Your Brainpower with These Five Foods

Apr 12th, 2016 2m 36s

You know healthy eating is important for weight management, heart health and a general sense of well-being. But you can also nourish your brain with the foods you choose. Boost your brainpower with these five foods:Blueberries – Research from

Six Brain Exercises to Improve Memory

Apr 11th, 2016 3m 8s

As we get older, our bodies naturally decline. We lose muscle, energy and more. Our brains can atrophy, too. The hippocampus, the area of your brain responsible for building memory, loses 5 percent of its nerve cells with each passing decade. P

Learning a New Sport May Strengthen Your Brain

Apr 8th, 2016 2m 43s

According to a recent study, learning a new sport could strengthen your brain in different ways than the familiar brain training exercises such as crossword puzzles and word searches do. It is part of growing research on the impacts of motor le

How B Vitamins Combat Stress

Apr 7th, 2016 2m 53s

It seems everyday there is so much to get done, and not nearly enough time. But if you don’t get that stress under control, you’re going to deplete your supply of B vitamins. B vitamins help with stress by working with brain chemistry and balan

Five Sleep Inducing Foods

Apr 6th, 2016 2m 9s

When the clocks spring ahead we need all the help we can get. Try these five sleep inducing foods to give yourself a head start on the day.Honey – Honey contains glucose, which tells your brain to shut off a chemical known to trigger alertn

How Reading Before Bed Improves Sleep

Apr 5th, 2016 2m 29s

According to a recent study, reading before bed can help you sleep better. In fact – just six minutes with a good book can improve your sleep quality. How?Scientists believe that reading is the best way to help you relax before bed because

Three Diet and Fitness Apps to Help You Stay On-Track

Apr 4th, 2016 2m 39s

Technology is a wonderful thing and now you can even use it to help you stay on track with your health and fitness goals. Here are three apps you might want to consider in 2016:IPIIT – The Food Ambassador – This app reads food labels so tha

Four Steps to Reduce Stress at Work

Apr 1st, 2016 3m

According to the experts at Forbes, the average business professional has 30 to 100 projects on their plate at any given time. Modern employees are interrupted seven times an hour and distracted up to 2.1 hours a day. Plus four out of 10 people

Stress and Cholesterol

Mar 31st, 2016 2m 32s

Stress can impact your health in a number of ways – from sleep disturbance, to weight gain and more. Recent studies have examined the relationship between stress and cholesterol levels, according to a June 2014 review in Endocrine Connections.

Rethink Your Comfort Foods

Mar 30th, 2016 2m 51s

When you’re stressed, you crave foods that you believe will make you feel better. It’s time to put down the chips and chocolate and rethink your comfort foods. Try these stress-relieving food choices instead.Avocados – These creamy fruits str

Stress and Your Digestive System

Mar 29th, 2016 3m 8s

If you’ve ever been stressed, you know it can do a number on your digestive system. Whether it’s nervous stress (that feeling prior to a public presentation) or life stress (paying those monthly bills), it can really tie your stomach in knots.

Think You’re Lactose Intolerant?

Mar 28th, 2016 2m 59s

If you think you’re lactose intolerant, recent research suggests you may not be.The U.S. National Institutes of Health draft consensus says there is not enough data available to estimate the prevalence of true lactose intolerance in the United

Top Ten Worst Foods for Heartburn

Mar 25th, 2016 4m 19s

Heartburn is a painful condition affecting roughly 20% of the population every week. The symptoms of heartburn are a tight, painful feeling through your chest. Heartburn is actually caused by acid reflux, which happens when stomach acid is rele