Spending more than 20 years writing about health, reading about health, and doing battle with peanut butter cookies means you come into contact with a lot of words about health. These are the five phrases I've had enough of. "No… read more
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13 Ways to Give Back This Holiday Season
The holiday season sparks generosity and gratefulness in many people. While sometimes daily life gets in the way of volunteering as often as we’d like, the holidays are a great time to give back to the community. Whether you’re looking… read more
Ted Talks: The Consequences of Comparison
As I was getting dressed at the gym the other day, a fellow locker room attendee sat in the space next to me. He sat only in his boxers, still panting (after de-panting). He looked relieved. And ripped. He was… read more
The “Skinny” on Fad Diets
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that 42.5% of American adults fit the criteria for obesity, or a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 30 or greater. When including the population that is either overweight (BMI of 25.0-29.9) or… read more
5 Cat Breeds to Keep Your Allergies At Bay!
Cat hair doesn’t trigger allergies like most people think, according to Purina. An allergen in cat saliva is spread to their hairs which sheds onto its surroundings. Here are the top cats that’ll keep your allergies at bay. DEVON REX… read more
King Kettlebell: Kettlebell Exercises for Everyone!
The kettlebell is one of the most versatile pieces of exercise equipment on the planet. When people ask me what they should purchase for their home routines, it is my first recommendation. Kettlebell exercises can be beneficial for different parts… read more
Is it Time For a Geriatrician?
When you were little, your parents took you to the pediatrician who comforted you, while treating those sniffles and ailments while holding your hand — and sometimes momma’s — while you got those shots. They often softened the blow of… read more
Sleeping with Teddy: Is it OK to sleep with a stuffed animal into adulthood?
As children, most of us had that one special item we loved to snuggle. A soft blanket, a stuffed animal or a comfortable pillow might have made us feel safe, calm or comforted. But as we got older, these once… read more
What Happens to Our Bodies As We Age?
Unless we are Benjamin Button, we will continue to age forward with each day and year that passes. With good genes and good habits, we will live a very long and prosperous life. But, that doesn’t mean our body and… read more
Ask the Chef: Chef Briton Dumas
Gainesville native and Eastside culinary graduate Briton Dumas has owns and operates Embers Wood Grill his partners June Allen, Charles Allen and Ryan Todd. Dumas’ talent and love of cooking earned him $80,000 in scholarships to attend culinary school, which… read more
