Category: Our Best Lives

Hair Loss in Women

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On average about 50 to 100 hairs a day fall out of our heads naturally. Hairs fall out and new ones grow in. When that balance becomes tipped to more out than in, that’s considered hair loss – the medical term is “alopecia.”

What’s the Best Way to Lose Weight?

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When zipping up our favorite jeans becomes impossible and suddenly sweat pants are the “go to” outfit, we might have to reluctantly face facts that it’s time to get serious about weight loss.

What is Cholesterol & Why is it Good or Bad?

Cholesterol is a fat-like waxy substance made by our liver, and found in our blood and throughout all the cells of our body. Cholesterol is essential for our good health and is needed for making cell walls, tissues, hormones, vitamin D, and bile acid. As with so many things regarding our health – amounts matter.

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Winter Sports Safety

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The number one cause of a trip to the emergency room is injury from skiing and snowboarding followed by sledding.

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Want to Move to a More Plant-Based Diet?

I’m sure that like me, many of you are looking for ways to eat a healthier diet with more nutrient rich foods and encourage your families to do so as well.

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Exercise is Medicine

Yes, you read that correctly, exercise is medicine and it doesn’t taste bad! In fact, it can make you feel better immediately. A lot of our thinking around exercise has to do with losing weight.

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Another Calisthenics Comeback!

The word calisthenics might make you think of a drill sergeant barking, “Drop and give me 20!” Back in the 1950s and 60s these types of exercises that had been used by the military and sports teams began to be seen in school gym class.

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Nurse Barb’s Holiday Gift Guide

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As nice as it is to have a shiny package to open on Christmas or Hanukkah, many of us already feel we have too much stuff. So, here’s my guide for ideas that might encourage

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