Monthly Archive: August 2012

Stress of Mess

Stress of Mess

Homes steeped in stuff and disorganization have many rubbing their temples. The stress can wear you down, affecting not only your health but your productivity. Take small steps to put your life in order...

Lip Service

Lip Service

Those chapped lips could be a sign of oral contact dermatitis — an allergy of the mouth. If you notice swelling inside or outside your kisser, discomfort on the tongue, or heightened redness you...

Healthy Aging

Healthy Aging

The world’s oldest person — Besse Cooper — is 115. If you aspire to the century mark, a healthy lifestyle and great genetics can help. The world’s average life expectancy is 68.9 years, while...

Go to Sleep

Go to Sleep

Lack of sleep — less than 7–9 hours — compromises your immune system (putting you at risk for infectious diseases), contributes to decreased work performance, and reduces quality of life. Daytime drowsiness and increased...

Doing Good

Doing Good

Assisting others creates a sense of purpose, promotes positivity, and strengthens communities. About 1 in 4 Americans volunteer each year; in a United Health Group survey. Most said their physical health and emotional health...

Healthy Heart Foods

Healthy Heart Foods

Salmon is rich in Omega-3 fatty acids (along with most fish). Substitute your red cuts of meat with fish such salmon (tuna is another great option as well. It’s recommended that you eat foods...

BASIC NUTRITION

BASIC NUTRITION

Calorie Control The biggest factor in a diet is calories in versus calories out; your total calories will determine if you lose or gain weight. Eating too many calories will lead to fat gain....

A Day for Dogs

A Day for Dogs

If you’ve pondered parenting a pup, consider the rewards: Pets can help you cope with physical and mental pain, boost your social interactions, and increase your physical activity. There are many good reasons to...

Finding Peace

Finding Peace

Forgiving is not necessarily forgetting, but you can show compassion for those who caused you pain. By burying the hatchet, you can improve your health, boost self–esteem, and lessen depression as well as anxiety,...

Are You Overworked?

Are You Overworked?

Pushing yourself too hard for too long can lead to difficulty sleeping, appetite changes, fatigue, and frazzled nerves as well as strained relationships. If you take work home, work through lunch, or skip vacations,...

Allergy Attack

Allergy Attack

As summer transitions to fall, 2 abundant allergens will return: ragweed and mold. Those allergic to ragweed may experience hay fever symptoms including eye irritation, runny nose, puffy eyes, sneezing, and itchy nose and...

Dealing With Disappointment

Dealing With Disappointment

Most would agree with the lyrics to The Rolling Stones’s I Can’t Get No Satisfaction — disappointment can be difficult. It can affect your personal and professional life — whether it’s a vacation ruined...

20 Nutritional Tips For A Leaner You

1 Calories Are The Tipping Point There are numerous tricks you can implement to help burn bodyfat. The key principle above all others is to create a calorie, or energy, deficit to stimulate the...

Strengthen and Define

Strengthen and Define

There are myriad benefits to muscle building: It burns fat, helps maintain weight, strengthens bones, reduces stress, and improves confidence. Generally, strength training focuses on the major muscle groups by completing 1 or 2...

Tech Addicts

Tech Addicts

Smart phones, online gaming, text messages, social networks and the Internet provide information and entertainment instantly. But studies show that continuously being plugged in can cause compulsive behavior. Warning signs of technology addiction include:...

Vision Decisions

Vision Decisions

August is National Eye Exam Month — a timely reminder to visit your eye doctor at least once every 2 years. Early detection can prevent macular degeneration (a disease of the retina, resulting in...

Have No Fear

Have No Fear

According to Robert Leahy, PhD, we live in the Age of Anxiety. About 18% of American adults (40 million people) suffer from related conditions, according to the Anxiety Disorders Association of America. Common phobias...

Fore Your Health

Fore Your Health

If you’re a golfer, nagging ailments might be mounting. In fact, 60% of golf pros and 40% of amateurs suffer a traumatic injury or overuse injury, according to a study — most often to...

Water Works

Water Works

Are you drinking enough water? If not, you could face the dangers of dehydration, which can lead to severe complications. Symptoms include increased thirst, dry mouth and swollen tongue, weakness, dizziness, palpitations, confusion, sluggishness,...

Appreciating Art

Appreciating Art

Some health professionals turn to art for its psychological and physical benefits — dealing with depression, loss of a loved one, or illness. There are dozens of art and healing organizations that promote its...

Beating Travel Stress

Beating Travel Stress

Traveling is more aggravating than ever — security checks, visa requirements, and baggage fees. But a good vacation is definitely worth the hassle. Studies show that globetrotters are healthier because they have lower stress...

Humor Me

Humor Me

The physical act of chuckling relieves stress, protects your immune system, and strengthens relationships. Research shows that a strong case of the giggles also improves heart health. So yuck it up with these tips...

Antioxidant Power

Antioxidant Power

Blueberries are among the antioxidant super foods. These chemical compounds reduce the free–radical damage that can compromise your immune system and lead to infections as well as degenerative diseases. Here are a few easy...

USANA Athletes: 2012 London Summer Olympics

Did you know, when you take all teams and organizations into account, Team USANA will be represented by more than 60 athletes at the Summer Games? Wow! Athlete Sport/Event Country George Bovell Swimming (100m...

Aim High (Real High)

Aim High (Real High)

In the spirit of our astronauts’ great feats, take a small step toward setting goals — and a giant leap in improving your fitness, finances, social life, and family life. The fortitude required to...

Meat Matters

Meat Matters

“Where’s the beef?” 81–year–old actress Clara Peller uttered this popular catchphrase in a 1980s ad campaign. Although it’s not clear if eating burgers contributed to her longevity, research shows moderate red meat consumption can...

Friends Have Benefits

Friends Have Benefits

Good friends are great to have — for your mental well–being as well as your physical health. According to a New York Times article, strong friendships help fight illness and depression, speed recovery, slow...

Extra Mustard, Please

Extra Mustard, Please

Mount Horeb, Wisconsin (home of the National Mustard Museum) honors the low–calorie spread’s tastiness — with spicy, tangy, and sweet varieties — but its health benefits should also be applauded. Mustard seeds contain magnesium,...

Sane Sanitization

Sane Sanitization

Nobody argues the importance of proper hygiene. But while scouring the home with disinfectants and sterilizing your hands with potent cleansers may kill germs, a certain key ingredient could be harming your health. The...