Kick These Food Habits to the Curb!
Whether you are a slow eater, a fast eater, or somewhere in between, we all have our unique food habits. Unfortunately, many of our bad food habits can cause us to gain weight, and excessive weight is one of the main risk factors for breast cancer. It is important...
How to Sleep Better!
Do you often have trouble sleeping at night? A good night’s sleep is so important to maintain both a healthy mind and body. Here are some simple things you can do to improve your sleep patterns! -Get 30 minutes of outdoor time each day. It is important to get...
Fill Your Plate with These 5 Healthier Foods At This Weekend’s BBQ
Coleslaw or Potato Salad? Coleslaw. Even though both coleslaw and potato salad are filled with mayonnaise, Coleslaw is the better choice. Cabbage in coleslaw is dense with sulforaphane, a chemical that boosts your body’s production of enzymes that fight off cancer....
Have a Healthy 4th of July!
Here are some tips on making your holiday BBQ fit into a long term healthy diet that reduces the risk factors for breast cancer.
How Do You Kick Off the Summer?
With the hot sunny days of summer ahead of us, my kids (much like you and yours I’m sure) are very happy school is out and the pool is open. In addition to those impromptu summer gatherings and lazy days of the season, we really try and take advantage of the...
The 1st Annual Long Island Wellness Challenge
June 22, 2010 marked the Kick-off Event for the 1st Annual Long Island Wellness Challenge, presented by Action Long Island and the American Heart Association. The event was held at Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury, NY. The Long Island Wellness Challenge will...
Inspirational Celeb Survivors
The fight to beat breast cancer is no doubt a difficult journey, requiring a great deal of emotional strength. I am truly amazed by the determination and positivity exhibited by breast cancer patients, especially those who must fight their battle in the public eye. ...
MyFitnessPal.com: My New Best Friend
A friend of mine recently introduced me to a website called MyFitnessPal.com. It’s a get healthy site that helps to track what you’ve eaten in a day along with whatever exercise you’ve done. I love it! It’s similar to Weight Watchers’...