Personal trainers can help people reach their health and fitness goals, or they could be big wastes of money. It's tough to know whether or not you need a trainer's expertise. And if you do, it's even more difficult to pick the right one.... Read more
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Antidepressants make you fat. Depression only happens to weak-minded people. If your parents were depressed, you will be, too. Depressed people are just sad all the time. Do any of these sound familiar? They're all part of the many myths surround... Read more
If you live with migraines, you might already be familiar with the pain and discomfort they cause. Migraines are a specific type of headache often identified by episodes of throbbing pain and, sometimes, nausea, vomiting or sensitivity to light. Migr... Read more
When I watch some of these health shows like THE DOCTORS or Dr Oz...
I usually learn a lot of good information...but like anything else...nothing is perfect.
Health still seems to be an inexact science with new fads coming out all the time and so... Read more
Hi I'm new to Spark People and I'm really interested in the information I've been researching and so far the info I've seen Dr Joel Fuhrman's eating plan is grabbing my attention. Is any one on this plan or starting this plan soon?... Read more
I am having a hard time finding a balance with what I eat. Its not so much what I eat, its being able to buy what's actually healthy, I enjoy and that isn't unrealistically expensive. I make the best choices I can based on my health needs, what I lik... Read more
Okay! Since June is National Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Month...
Here's a list of produce that's in season:
Apricots
Blueberries
Cantaloupe
Cherries
Corn
Kiwi
Lettuce
Mangoes
Peaches
Strawberries
Swiss Chard
Watermelon
... Read more
Publix Pharmacy offers FREE diabetes screenings in partnership with CholestCheck, a health screening services company. Sign up for free diabetes newsletter and see optional screening tests (such as cholesterol and thyroid tests) are available for pur... Read more
If you have a hard time motivating yourself in exercise, I highly recommend purchasing this handy tool to help you lose weight. How often do you really try to workout and you feel like your heart is about ready to burst out of your chest and you just... Read more
Did you know that one in three women will get cancer in her lifetime? That statistic is one that the American Cancer Society wants to make people aware of, but also wants to help women know and understand that there are actions that can be done to ch... Read more
Being healthy is about far more than the number on your scale. Just because you lost weight and look fabulous does not guarantee you're healthy on the inside. As a physician, I have seen many people who are thin and look healthy, but are ac... Read more
