As you wrap up your Christmas shopping don’t forget that “fit girl” on your list! Not sure what to get her yet? I do! As…
Nicole Ari Parker was motivated by frustration. For Star Jones, it was a matter of life or death. Toni Carey wanted a fresh start after a bad breakup. All three have launched individual campaigns that reflect an emerging priority for African-American women: finding creative ways to combat the obesity epidemic that threatens their longevity. African-American […]
Media portrayals of families tend to show them either highly dysfunctional or unrealistically perfect. Of course, neither is generally accurate in terms of showing normal, and healthy, families. Despite this, a healthy family is not only possible, but essential, in order to better survive and thrive in other areas of your lives. So how do […]
There are many different factors that help influence the health of your heart…and one of the most important of them is diet. Did you know that the right foods can even reverse heart disease? Not only can you protect your heart with every meal you eat…you can even snack you way to a healthier heart. […]
If we could all try to learn healthier habits in a stress-free bubble (real life, in other words), the going would be a lot easier. Who hasn’t received an irritating email and had a sudden urge for a bag of chips, not baked? When it comes to weight loss, stress reduction is extremely important, according […]
Need a trusty partner to help you achieve your weight loss goals? One that will always have the time to help and motivate you? Look no further than your phone! Your smartphone is a perfect tool for eating right and getting in shape. It’s always around, and there are dozens of apps available for you […]
Always tired? Feel like you’re running on empty? Well, join the club, as an increasing numbers of us are suffering from constant fatigue. For all ages, balancing home, work or children can be tiring and deplete energy levels. This is especially so as we age. Food sources such as sugar and caffeine may give you […]
The dilemma of many: you have weak knees but want a good workout. Exercising with bad knees can be a painful experience. A bad knee can cause immense amounts of pain and greatly hinder the freedom of movement. Performing cardiovascular exercises can therefore be very hard to accomplish, and can even cause significant amounts of […]
Michelle Obama remembers sitting in front of her television many years ago and watching Mary Lou Retton, Nadia Comaneci and Carl Lewis as they competed in the Summer Olympics. “Like so many others,” she said, “I was awed and inspired by those athletes.” Mrs. Obama admitted that she was still in awe Monday, when she […]
Courtesy of PraiseRichmond.com Byron Cage is known for his string of praise & worship classics throughout the years and from what we hear, this new…
If you workout and travel frequently, you know it can be a challenge to get your workouts in. P90X, Insanity and HIIT, are all great sources for total body training, burning the maximum amount of calories and achieving optimal results. The video below will demonstrate each each movement in circuit fashion. Remember, challenge yourself burn […]
