Health

Hypertension: What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You Controlling your blood pressure may not be at the top of your to do list. However, according to heart health experts, it probably should be. Hypertension – or high blood pressure – is often called a ‘silent killer’ because it often doesn't have symptoms and many people don't even know they have it.

I looked these up recently, and here's what I found! Keep these use-by dates in mind when stocking your kitchen. * IN THE PANTRY: Bread 5–7 days Cereal 1 year

This is so horrible!  You have to watch this video!!! As a 16-year-old, Galia Slayen made a life-size Barbie out of wood, chicken wire, paper-mache and — of course — two big balloons  as way to deal with her anorexia. Slayen — who estimated that if Barbie were real, she’d  stand six-feet tall and have a 39-inch bust, 18-inch waist and 33-inch hips — doesn’t blame Barbie for her own eating

People who sit most of the day have a 54 percent greater risk of heart attack than those who spend a good chunk of the day standing. Researchers at the Pennington Biomedical Research Center in Louisiana came to this conclusion after analyzing the lifestyles of more than 17,000 men and women over 13 years. The scientists found that even non-smokers who exercise regularly and would be considered in

Do you have any tricks to passing the time while you work out?  Sure magazines and books are good – but its hard to read and run.  Here are some great ideas about how to keep workouts fun!

Over the past year I have made a real effort into learning how to eat healthy.  I got points straight out the gate because I don’t each much fast food – but I new/know NOTHING about healthy eating.  One easy thing I found to change was buying real vs...

More spa, more fun – I am in!!! Cutting-Edge Health Tips Your doctor no doubt has plenty of great tips and advice on living a healthier, happier life. But much of his wisdom actually comes from the research results of veteran laboratory scientists and researchers. So why not cut out the middleman (or woman)? Here are some surprising lessons directly from the very experts who have performed cut

I work out a fair amount, but I never lift weights!  Do you?  Looks like we should be! Just because you’re not vying for 20-inch biceps or thunderously strong thighs like the muscle heads in the gym doesn’t mean you should shun the weight room. Lifting weights gives you an edge over belly fat, stress, heart disease, and cancer—and it’s also the single most effective way to look hot in a bikini

Don't toss out the leftover Valentine's Day chocolates just yet. Vices that are good for you?  Hooray! These are a few of my favorite things! Good Vices

SW Montana is full of dog lovers!  Here's one way to keep our four legged friends healthy. February is National Pet Dental Health Month and a great time for all the pet lovers out there to re-evaluate their dogs dental health and take all the precautions necessary to keep their pooches pearly whites white...

I always love sharing good news! Eddie Montgomery of Montgomery Gentry has been successfully treated for prostate cancer, according to his doctor. "Mr. Montgomery underwent successful robotic surgery for prostate cancer in December," Dr...

What in the world is 'Happy Weight'? According to Self magazine, its your realistic weight that's easy for you to maintain without obsessing. There are several factors that go into determining your 'happy weight,' and this calculator can help figure it all out.