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Break the Habit of Yo-Yo Dieting in Favor of Holistic Weight Loss Lifestyle Changes

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If you find yourself struggling to stick with your weight loss program, you’re not alone. Many people who follow fad diets to lose weight end up gaining it back, only to start a new diet and repeat the cycle. A March 2019 study from the Columbia University Irving Medical Center found that 70% of female participants experienced […]

Make Sure You Laugh Today, It Is Good for Your Heart

Benefits of Laughter Sometimes we have an urge to just get silly. Kids are great at this – they will laugh hysterically at nothing at all, getting supreme enjoyment from lame jokes and crazy antics. Unfortunately, many of us feel a bit embarrassed when we behave in silly ways. We shouldn’t. It’s good for soul […]

Vacation Retreat to Heal the Heart, Mind, Body, and Soul

Sometimes you need a break to revive the heart, rejuvenate your body, recharge your mind, and soothe your soul. While you could take a holiday to the crowded beaches of the Caribbean, or the well-trodden tourist trail in Europe, why not take a holiday that will teach you skills that will last a lifetime? Vacation […]

Improve Your Mental Health with Holistic Health

Improve Your Mental Health with Holistic Health

We all know it’s important to stay in good physical health. But what are you doing to stay in good mental health? Each year, nearly 1 in 5 Americans suffer from mental illness symptoms including stress, depression, anxiety, and mood swings. These symptoms can lead to feelings of helplessness and despair. However, research shows that […]

Depressed Heart Patients Are 50 Percent More Likely to Die, Study Finds

Are 50 Percent More Likely to Die, Study Finds

Startling research to be presented at the 66th Conference of the American College of Cardiology’s Annual Session, shows a causal link between heart disease, death, and depression. In fact, it indicates that depression is the single biggest predictor of death occurring within the first ten years of a diagnosis of Coronary Artery Disease (CAD). The study, the […]

Lose Weight and Stubborn Fat, Quickly and Safely

Lose Weight and Stubborn Fat, Quickly and Safely

Spring is in the air which means weddings, graduations and vacations are coming up quickly. You want to lose weight and remove fat, so you look and feel your best around family and friends. But you don’t have much time. You’ve tried different diets, fasts, exercise programs, and even bootcamp training! But nothing worked. What […]