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May 29

Know Your Numbers

High blood pressure is a leading cause of heart attack and stroke. One in three Americans has high blood pressure, and only half of them have it under control. You have the power to lower your blood pressure and live a healthy, full life. High blood pressure, also called hypertension, raises your risk for heart […]

May 29

Pick a Better Snack – Apricots

Apricot season runs from the beginning of May through the middle of July. If you miss out on fresh apricots in the next couple weeks, dried apricots are a tasty alternative that’s available all year. Apricots are naturally fat, sodium, and cholesterol free, they are a good source of potassium and are high in vitamins A and C. This […]

May 7

Weight of the Nation: HBO Premier May 14-15th

Continuing its tradition of spotlighting the nation’s most pressing health issues in such presentations as “Addiction” and “The Alzheimer’s Project,” HBO addresses obesity in THE WEIGHT OF THE NATION, helping launch one of the most far-reaching public health campaigns on this epidemic to date. THE WEIGHT OF THE NATION series kicks off with CONSEQUENCES, premiering […]

May 4

May is Physical Activity Month: Walk or Bike to Work

Most effective weight loss plans include changes to both diet and physical activity to burn the calories you are eating.  The term “energy balance” refers to the balance between the energy (calories) you take in through foods and drinks and the energy you burn by being physically active. Your body stores extra energy as fat […]