Health Benefits

The inside scoop on raw chocolate

Marnely Rodriguez-Murray — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 13:00:00 -0700

We all have our chocolate preferences: white, milk or dark are the classic choices. But there's another variety on the market that will have you thinking twice before you grab a piece of your favorite dark chocolate. There might be an even better chocolate for you, and it's raw chocolate!

Work from home? Health insurance for freelancers

Heather Barnett — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 06:00:00 -0700

Working for yourself is liberating! But what do you do now that your boss isn't paying for half your health insurance?

5 Benefits of drinking tea

Sarah Brooks — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 09:00:00 -0800

We all know tea is good for us. With so many different types and flavors out there, we're certain you’ll find one you like even if you’re not a tea drinker. It's time to start improving our health one sip at a time.

5 Surprising ways to avoid getting sick

Patricia Conte — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 03:19:00 -0800

Staying well is easier than you think. Try these uncommon ways to avoid getting sick, and don’t forget to tell your friends, family and co-workers, too!

5 Reasons you need to eat more fiber

Michele Borboa, MS — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 11:57:00 -0700

Fiber is more than just a diet buzzword, it is a crucial nutrient that your body needs to ward off chronic illnesses and achieve optimal health. Aim to consume at least 25 grams of fiber per day, filling your plate with fruits, vegetables and whole grains, as well as reading labels on your everyday food products and choosing food items with the most fiber. Here are just five of the health benefits fiber has to offer.

Benefits of juice for kids

Stephanie Taylor Christensen — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 01:15:00 -0700

Juice often gets bad press as a potential contributor to childhood obesity, but recent research tells a different tale, finding that, in fact, juice can have some very real health benefits for kids -- provided they drink the right type.

Resiliency: Get skills to be happier and healthier

Kristina Marquez — Fri, 06 May 2011 12:41:00 -0700

Lance Armstrong faced a devastating diagnosis that changed his life. He battled cancer and survived – and came back to cycling and life physically and emotionally stronger. He was resilient. What does resiliency mean to you? Your health could depend on your resiliency. Here’s how to embrace it.

How to maintain your exercise motivation

Jessica Padykula — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 09:10:00 -0700

Need a shape-up on exercise motivation? Though you stuck to your fitness resolutions for first few weeks of the new year, now it’s March and your fitness resolve is starting to fade – fast. You know working out is good for you and you still really want to get in shape for summer, but your workout motivation has waned considerably since vowing to go running every morning and try out all those strength training classes at your gym. So what’s a well-meaning but fitness-fatigued woman to do? We’ve put together some simple fitness strategies to help you maintain your exercise motivation and break free from workout boredom.

10 Unique health benefits of sex

Tristan Coopersmith — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 13:21:00 -0800

So we all know that we like sex. That it can be fun and adventurous, make us feel more closely connected to our partner, bring out a wild side we didn't know existed and so on, but get this: It's physically healthy for you.

Mind-body connection: The psychology of healing

Laura Carson Miller — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 08:19:00 -0800

What does being healed mean to you? How much does the mind truly affect your ability to recover after an illness, undergoing surgery or suffering a loss? The mind-body connection has been studied and documented for many years. Research shows that a correlation between the desire to heal and actual healing exists -- and can be enhanced if the mind is engaged in a positive way toward that goal. Here’s more on how you can use your mind to heal your body.

Herbs and spices: Their health benefits

Naomi de la Torre — Sun, 05 Dec 2010 10:47:00 -0800

Love the fiery zing of red hot chili peppers in your burritos? Now you have more reason than ever to enjoy that spicy goodness. Herbs and spices are not only a good way to add a little zest to your meals, but they also contain incredible healing properties. Just like fruits and veggies, herbs and spices contain essential vitamins, mineral and enzymes that improve human health.

Must-try health products for the New Year

Sarah Kelsey — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 12:19:00 -0800

A brand-new year is around the corner, which inevitably means you’ll be looking for ways to overhaul your health with a few resolutions. To get you on your healthy way, we’ve rounded up some of the top new products to help you boost your health just in time for 2011.

The pros and cons of extended breastfeeding

Naomi de la Torre — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 09:18:00 -0700

No one will deny that breastfeeding is the best way to feed your infant for the first year of life. The AAP recommends “exclusive breastfeeding for approximately the first six months and support for breastfeeding for the first year and beyond as long as mutually desired by mother and child.”

Unsafe sex: What you need to now about unprotected sex

Kori Ellis — Tue, 28 Sep 2010 10:30:00 -0700

We all know about the dangers of unprotected sex. Yet, only 50 percent of those surveyed by Wet, manufacturer of the world’s best-selling line of intimacy products, said that they always use some form of protection when engaging in sexual intercourse. Even scarier, 18 percent confessed that they have never used protection.

5 Reasons girlfriends are important

Sarah Kelsey — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 07:07:00 -0700

We all know friends are important, but recent research is starting to show the relationships we build with our gal pals could save our lives. Find out why.