Research shows that health coaching can help people improve their health, happiness, and quality of life.  Online or or phone coaching is equally effective as programs requiring face-to-face interaction.  Read the  findings of a new study  presented at the  American Heart Association’s annual meeting.    

Find yourself dragging by the midday?  Here are some tips to help you rev up and energize: Get 6-8 hours of sleep each night. Eat balanced, nutritious meals and healthy snacks and remember that a good breakfast is a great way to “jump-start” your day. Take mini breaks to stand up, stretch and move around

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The holidays are upon us again! Each year it seems like they sneak up faster than the year before; but I assure you, there is exactly the same number of weeks each year! One of the reasons we feel like the holidays are so sneaky is because we haven’t planned for them. Thanksgiving and Christmas

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Stress is an unavoidable part of life for everyone.  In order to minimize stress pay attention to the cause or circumstances of stress — where you were or your physical and emotional state. Life events such as traffic, work and family increase stress. Find healthy ways to cope with stress. Recognize that stress depletes energy

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Do you exude grace and self-confidence when you walk into a room?  Do you command attention without asking for it?  Self-confidence is so important to our well-being, women that have it, know it and if you want it.  How can you become more self-confident? Do you know a woman who exudes confidence?  What is it

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1. Sugar can suppress the immune system. 2. Sugar interferes with absorption of calcium and magnesium. 3. Sugar can weaken eyesight. 4. Sugar can cause hypoglycemia. 5. Sugar can cause a rapid rise of adrenaline levels in children. 6. Sugar contributes to obesity. 7. Sugar can cause arthritis. 8. Sugar can cause heart disease and

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Deep breathing is a good way to relax. Try it a couple of times every day. Here’s how to do it: 1. Sit in a chair or lie down. 2. Rest your hands on your abdomen. 3. Slowly count to four and inhale through your nose. Feel your abdomen rise. Hold it for a second.

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As children, many of us were told that putting food into our bodies is akin to pumping fuel into a car. In a way, this is true. Just as gas is burned to power an engine, we all know food provides the calories that fuel our movements and involuntary systems. Unlike a car, however, we

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Who among us doesn’t love sweets?  The sweet flavor releases serotonin in our brains, the chemical responsible for our sense of well-being and contentment. But when it comes to sweeteners, not all are created equal. There are side effects and health risks from refined sweeteners like white table sugar and high-fructose corn syrup, and from

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 Have you lost the energy that you once had in your life? Are you feeling drained at the end of the workday?  I know firsthand that women need to increase their energy levels in order to get more of what they want out of their lives. Lack of energy is the number one complaint I

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