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Diet, Exercise Can Help People Who Have Lung Disease

The story took me by surprise – a man with lung disease who runs marathons pulling his oxygen tank behind me. I couldn’t find the story online, but found another one from the Denver Post so you won’t think I’m crazy. And believe me, I was totally amazed by this story since I watched my own mom’s struggles with chronic... Read more Chevron

posted 02/23/2012, comments (0)|

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Keep the Beat! Eat Citrus, Other Vitamin C Sources to Protect Your Heart

So we’ve heard the old wives’ tale about how getting our daily dose of vitamin C is good for staving off a cold, but did you that this vitamin can help prevent heart failure? The American Heart Association reported on a new Korean study that found that low levels of vitamin C were associated with higher levels of high sensitivity... Read more Chevron

posted 11/17/2011, comments (0)|

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The Mother of All Brunches

Happy (belated) Mother's Day to all the beautiful mothers and mothers-to-be out there! I hope everyone had a great day spoiling their moms. In thinking about how I wanted to spoil mine, I decided the best thing I could do would be to make a scrumptious brunch. I know...food again. But giving the gift of a healthy brunch sounded pretty good. And... Read more Chevron

posted 05/13/2011, comments (0)|

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Focusing on a Diet that Lowers Cholesterol Also May Help Stave Off Alzheimer's Disease

How important is what you put into your mouth? I’ve often heard female friends exclaim while eating a decadent piece of cake that it’s going straight to their hips. Well, what if that piece of food was actually contributing to your chance of having Alzheimer’s. It turns out that it might. New York Times reporter... Read more Chevron

posted 04/20/2011, comments (0)|

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Spring is in the air...and the heart!

March 21st was the official first day of spring according to the calendar. But it wasn't until yesterday that I felt the season finally arrive. It was sunny, in the high seventies, and a warm breeze was blowing. As soon as I got out of work, I immediately went home to enjoy the company of my good friend Christy and a few cold beers out on my deck... Read more Chevron

posted 04/06/2011, comments (0)|