The Great Heart-Health Benefits of Saunas

The Great Heart-Health Benefits of Saunas A recent clinical study looked at the use of a sauna and heart-related disease and deaths in Finland, a northern country that can experience up to seven months of winter. In locations like this, where the climate is often dark and cold, people have added heart-health risks. I had the pleasure of spending… Read More »

Healthy Mexican Bites for Cinco de Mayo

Healthy Mexican Bites for Cinco de Mayo We love Mexican fare all year long, but on Cinco de Mayo there’s even more incentive to celebrate with a delicious spread full of traditional dishes. While the cuisine can be high in sodium and calories when dining out, preparing Mexican food at home allows you to cut back on unhealthy… Read More »

Surprising Ways to Lower Your Cholesterol with Avocados!

Surprising Ways to Lower Your Cholesterol with Avocados! Although fat is beginning to lose its bad name as a dietary villain, many still have a hard time shaking the negative connotation and shy away from high-fat ingredients in favor of lower-calorie and less nutrient-dense foods. While it’s still smart to limit or avoid foods, like butter, that are… Read More »

What Is the Flu?

What Is the Flu? Influenza, a viral infection, causes an illness that can range from mild to life-threatening. Influenza, more commonly known as “flu,” is a viral infection of the respiratory tract that affects the nose, throat, and sometimes lungs. Outbreaks of flu tend to happen annually, at about the same time every year. However, each outbreak may… Read More »