Did you know the month of May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month? That means that it is time to get moving!   While it’s important to get in some physical activity each week, National Physical Fitness and Sports Month highlights the importance of staying active. This can be through sports or other physical…

Did you know that osteoporosis literally means porous bone? Osteoporosis is a disease in which the bones become brittle and weak, making them more susceptible to breaking. Approximately 10 million Americans live with this disease, and 44 million are at an increased risk of developing it.   May is Osteoporosis Prevention Month, a perfect time…

As time progresses and news of the outbreak spreads, the more it appears self-isolation will have to continue for a while longer. Staying home is important for everyone’s safety, but so much time indoors can be a challenge whether you live alone or with family and friends.   Staying cooped up inside can lead to…

The American Heart Association has declared April to be National Move More Month! The AHA’s goal is to raise awareness on the benefits of regular physical activity. It is believed that just 30 minutes a day can provide you with several health benefits.   Regular movement is a key component of a healthy lifestyle. There…

Today is the start of National Healthy Weight Week!   Celebrate National Healthy Weight Week by dropping the diet and picking up a few healthy habits instead! Healthy Weight Week is designed to change the conversation about health and weight. The purpose is to help people understand that health isn’t about the number on the…

It is time to get you and your family excited because January is National Family Fit Lifestyle Month! Family Fit Lifestyle Month is the best time for the whole family to create healthy lifestyle habits together.   Life can get busy but that doesn’t mean that you have to stop being healthy. It is recommended…

All you ladies out there, guess what this week is? National Women’s Health Week!   National Women’s Health Week is an initiative founded by the Department of Health and Human Services to empower women to take control of their health and make it a priority. It begins every year on Mother’s Day; this year it…

This week, May 10 – May 16, is the 16th annual National Women’s Health Week. This week-long observance was initiated by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office on Women’s Health. It encourages and empowers women to put their health as their top priority.   The Office on Women’s Health provides women of…

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States. There are many modifiable risk factors or lifestyle behaviors that can lead to cancer, but the key word is modifiable, which means they can be improved in order to prevent cancer.   April is…

  In this Issue: Nutrition and Lifestyle Factors to Help Decrease Breast Cancer Risk Your Health and Your Weight Beauty Foods Give Your Yogurt a Tweak and Go Greek Pink Power Smoothie Recipe News and Events Quote of the Month A Note from Bonnie October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and I would like…

A new study published in the Journal of Pediatrics finds that overweight teens ate fewer calories than normal weight teens of the same age.  Researchers collected and analyzed data from close to 13,000 US children between 2001-2008 on the number of calories eaten using a two-day food questionnaire. Many people assume that the cause of…

This week, May 13-19th, is National Women’s Health Week!  For all you moms out there, Mother’s Day pampering isn’t over yet.  This year’s theme is “It’s Your Time” and is directed at women who put their children, spouse, and others before themselves.  This week is about making your health a priority.  Women play many roles…

One of the most important things you can do to prevent or control high blood pressure is to be physically active each day. Recommendations are made to engage in moderate-level physical activity for at least 30 minutes. If you are a sedentary individual and have not exercised in many years, you can begin by dividing…