Category: Healthy Lifestyle
Cooking with an air fryer
Every year or so a new fad hits the small appliance market. The air fryer is a recent must-have. Before buying one, however, ask yourself, “Is it a fad or a healthy-cooking appliance deserving of valuable real estate on your crowded kitchen counter?” When answering this question, there are a few things to consider. First, […]
Managing Holiday Stress – When Less is More
If the holidays feel like a roller coaster you board on Thanksgiving Day and ride until January, maybe it’s time to rethink your celebrations. Too often the holidays become a time of “too much”. Too much food. Too much alcohol. Too much partying until the wee hours. All of this excess puts stress on our […]
What is a “board certified” healthcare provider?
The journey to becoming a doctor includes a four year college, four years of medical school, one year of internship and a residency. The length of residency varies according to the specialty. A family practice residency lasts for three years. An oncology residency lasts five years. A pediatric cardiology residency lasts six years. After their […]
Holiday Stress- the “Pinterest Problem”
Pinterest is a great place to get ideas for the holidays. Need a last minute centerpiece? Use some Pinterest magic: turn a few wine glasses upside down, put Christmas tree bulbs under the goblets and tie bows around the stems. Need a last minute dessert? Grab a mug cake recipe off Pinterest and whip up […]
Managing Holiday Stress – Personal Relationships
Having family come together for the holidays can be wonderful, but it can also be frustrating. Whether we’re avoiding heated political discussions, over-imbibing cousins or 150 mile days spent attending three Christmas dinners, the holidays can put as much stress on our personal relationships as they do on our stomachs and our bank accounts. One […]
Managing Holiday Stress- The Budget
Most people enjoy getting holiday gifts and cards in November and December. The same can’t be said for opening holiday credit card bills in January. Here are some 6 tips for preventing post-holiday debtor’s remorse: Have realistic expectations for the holiday. You’ll be less tempted to try to buy perfection if you’ve already accepted that […]
Coping with the “Afternoon Slump”
Do you find yourself wanting to lay your head on your desk and catch a few “z’s” in the afternoons? This “afternoon slump” may be due to your circadian rhythm. Circadian rhythm is your body’s natural cycle of wakefulness and sleep. What Is Circadian Rhythm? | Sleep Foundation There are two possible approaches to dealing […]
Reimagining the Sandwich
Nothing is more boring for lunch than packing that same old sandwich day in and day out. So do we ditch the sandwich all together, or reimagine it? If you want to reimagine your sandwich, here are a few tips: Buy artisan bread. It will have more texture and flavor, as well as more substance […]
Is fish really that good for us?
For a food that rarely has a strong flavor (at least when fresh), fish leaves people with surprisingly strong opinions. They seem to either love it or hate it. Fish lovers welcome the news that fish, and fatty fish in particular, are heart healthy foods. Fish haters, on the other hand, either downplay the health […]
What are your core muscles and why do they matter?
References to “core muscles” are popping up everywhere in fitness articles and among exercise gurus. But what are core muscles and why do they matter? Your core muscles include the muscles in your lower back, your abdomen, your sides and your pelvis. These are basically the muscles around your trunk. Core muscles are where most […]