Tag: weight management

Don’t Get Derailed: Overcoming Exercise Hurdles

Whether you need to lose weight or combat heart disease, exercise is vital for overall health. But many people find...

August 14, 2013

Hydrate to Beat the Heat

While our tropical mix of heat and humidity rarely jumps higher than the mid-90s, active South Floridians (particularly outdoor laborers...

July 8, 2013

Men, Get Your Checkups

Let's face it. Men don't exactly jump at the chance to visit the doctor. In fact, most men don't come...

June 10, 2013

Back to Basics: Exercises Strengthen Muscles Around...

Most back pain can be avoided or minimized if you are active and avoid positions and activities that may increase...

April 26, 2013

Today is Registered Dietitian Day

Today we celebrate Registered Dietitian Day, honoring the RD’s commitment to helping people enjoy healthy lives. We give a very...

March 13, 2013

Holiday Challenge – Get Moving!

Avoiding putting on pounds during the holidays is especially challenging because of the different foods that are brought into our...

December 12, 2012

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