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3 tips for a healthier, happy holiday season

It's that time of year again...one after the other, the holidays will arrive! Along with them come the trays of cookies, boxes of candy, huge meals with special foods and, of course, parties. Add to that the extra tasks that leave many of us short on time, and it's easy to understand why many people feel like it's hopeless to stick with diet and exercise goals.

Posted 1 yr. ago.

Get Educated About Diabetes

Every 21 seconds someone is diagnosed with diabetes. Maybe one of those people is - or will be - aÂ friend or family member. Maybe a spouse or a child. Or maybe you. With new cases of diabetes increasing 90 percent over the past 10 years, and in an attempt to increase awareness of diabetes, the American Diabetes Association has designated November as American Diabetes Month.

Posted 1 yr. ago.

Make treats a little less sweet

Let's face it...when it comes to Halloween, kids love candy! But we love our kids,so, with the increasing rates of obesity and diabetes among children in America, it's important to consider ways to improve the health of our kids. We all know there will be plenty of candy passed around on Halloween, so why not add some variety to the mix with a few less-sweet treats or nonedible goodies? Below are …

Posted 1 yr. ago.

Inner glow comes from eating right

We are bombarded by the media on how we can improve our outer appearance through age-defying creams and plastic surgery. Shows such as ABC's "Extreme Makeover," in which individuals volunteer to receive extensive makeovers, and Fox's plastic surgery series, "Swan," reveal how we can enhance our outer beauty through the magic of cosmetics or a little nip and tuck. But what about improving our inn…

Posted 1 yr. ago.

Harvest health benefits of valley's rich bounty…

Fruits and vegetables are essential to good health. They're rich in fiber, low in calories, and they're packed with key vitamins and nutrients. And not only are they satisfying, they can reduce your total food intake. Unfortunately, most of us don't eat nearly enough fruits and vegetables, which is amazing considering the bounty of fresh produce grown in the valley.