Listen up, weekend warriors! If you leave exercise for the weekends, you may be injury-prone. Learn how to minimize your risk. Dealing with an injury is frustrating. Our bodies tend to recover more…
High-Protein, Low-Glycemic Index Diets and Weight Loss
As we age and our metabolisms slow, it’s easy to pack on a few pounds without realizing it. But a new study has found that making consistent changes to your eating habits can lead to big weig…
Train Smart
Pain takes the fun out of almost any activity, including running. Prehab exercises help prevent common running injuries before you hit the road, track, or trail. Ask yourself if you’ve ever h…
Men: It's time to talk about prostate health
While many men are reluctant to talk about their health, experts say they should be talking about prostate health. The prostate is a reproductive gland responsible for secreting some fluids found i…
Chocolate Lentil Cakes
No one will know that these decadent-tasting chocolate cakes are infused with lentils. In fact, the moisture they provide lets you cut back on the amount of fat needed. If needed, you can make the …
How to Get Rid of Belly Cellulite
If you feel soft in the middle, you can either thank your mother for inheriting her blessed genetic predisposition for belly flab or your sweet kiddos who were created there. Whatever the reason, i…
Asiago Tuna Melts on Tomato Spinach Beds
Our childhood tuna melts were the ultimate quick dinner for parents. Here, they’re all grown up (yet still equally enjoyed by kids) with sharp Asiago cheese, juicy tomatoes, and dark greens. This c…
Warm Salade Niçoise with Baked Eggs
1 lb (450 g) fingerling potatoes or red-skinned potatoes, quartered 1/2 lb (225 g) green beans, tough ends removed 2 cups (500 mL) grape or cherry tomatoes, halved 1/3 cup (80 mL) pitted Kalamata o…
Tips to ease your child's boredom
During the school year, students are busy with homework, extracurricular activities and sports, but during the summer, sometimes parents don’t realize how much free time their children have and it …
Can bad weather affect your overall health?
The weather in the Midwest can be unpredictable – flood warnings, thunderstorms and tornadoes aside, many people blame the extreme weather for everything from headaches to insomnia. But, could wild…