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Health & Wellness Tips

Breakfast on the Run

Ingredients 4 tablespoons apple butter 2 tablespoons Dijon-style mustard 3 whole-wheat English muffins, split and lightly toasted 6 1/2-ounce slices low-fat cracked black pepper ham, chopped 2 tablespoons minced green onion (scallion) tops 3 ounces low-fat sharp cheddar cheese, shredded Directions In a small bowl, combine apple butter and mustard. Spread 1 tablespoon mixture on each [...]

Depression Not a Normal Part of Aging

Depression is not a natural part of growing old but rather a medical condition that should be treated aggressively. Depression in the elderly, or in anyone, should not be thought of as normal. Some groups are at higher risk, but the average older person is not depressed any more than a young person. Depression is [...]

Why Fitness Really Matters

Chances are you’ve heard about the benefits of exercise. You may even have promised yourself to become more active as soon as you find the time. Perhaps you aren’t aware, however, of just how crucial an active lifestyle is to your health and well-being. “Simply put, inactivity is hazardous to your health,” says James M. [...]

How to Make Heart-Healthy Food Choices

Maintaining a healthy diet is one of the best weapons for fighting cardiovascular disease and other heart conditions. Assuming most Americans are familiar with this fact, why is heart disease still the number one killer among adults? “Basically we’re still choosing too many high-fat, high-calorie foods that add extra weight and clog our arteries,” says [...]