Having trouble losing weight? It may not be your fault.

Unfortunately, it’s not just the type of foods we eat that can hurt our chances of losing weight, it’s how the food is treated…even food that is suppose to be healthy.

Study after study suggests that chemicals in our diet play a big role in the weight issues of our nation. The recent CDC prediction that 43% of Americans will be obese by 2030 makes it more important than…Read full post

One Million Moms is after JCPenney again, and this time it’s not about Ellen DeGeneres; it’s because of their recent May catalog which includes a photo of a lesbian couple with their two daughters.

The group feels that the addition of a lesbian couple in the magazine means JCPenney is taking sides, and wants the store to “remain neutral” instead. OMM wrote on their website:

“OMM has so many issues to cover we had no choice but to move on…Read full post

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The childhood obesity problem in this country is growing, despite the frighteningly high stakes: Excess weight in children between 3 and 6 causes an increase in heart disease risk factors even in toddlerhood, increases the risk of adult obesity, and a number of other physical and emotional health issues.

The last thing you should have to worry about with your toddler is heart disease and obesity, yet, the childhood obesity numbers just keeps rising.

“Obesity has increased from 5 percent…Read full post

If you’re a pet owner, you probably don’t need anyone to tell you the benefits of owning a pet far outweigh the costs; in fact, your beloved dog or cat is probably more like a part of the family! But did you know there are also significant health benefits, both physical and emotional, associated with being a pet owner? Here are a few of the many ways in which having a pet can actually make you healthier!

Protects Against Allergies:…Read full post

Doesn’t it drive you crazy when your clothes, especially dresses and blouses with a wide neck, just keep slipping off their hangers in the closet? One minute your shirt’s on the hanger and the next it’s crumpled up in a ball on the floor! It drives me crazy, but I hate the look of those big bulky hangers; they take up too much room and they aren’t pretty to look at.

But finally, there’s a solution! This amazing little…Read full post

New changes are coming for men and women in the military, as senior leaders put the final touches on regulation changes…grooming regulation. The pending changes are part of a comprehensive review of Army Regulation 670- led by Sergeant Major of the Army Raymond Chandler, and cover everything from tattoos and makeup to hair and civilian attire. The goal, says Chandler, is to project a uniform and professional Army.

Soldiers will likely face punishment under the Uniform Code of Military…Read full post

With Earth Day just around the corner, everyone is thinking about how to live a greener lifestyle. But instead of waiting for April 22nd, why not get an early start on your new eco-friendly initiatives? You don’t have to install solar panels on your roof or start growing all your own produce in the backyard, small, simple changes can make a big difference.

Always recycle, and reuse what you can. Bring reusable bags to the grocery store, buy locally,…Read full post

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends no screen time – meaning TV, video games, and other screen media – for children under age 2, and less than 2 hours per day for older children. How much are they really watching? Twice that. Preschool children on average spend 32 hours a week with screen media…more than twice the recommended upper limit.

What’s more, forty percent of 3-month-old infants are regular viewers of screen media, and 19% of babies 1 year…Read full post

You can’t just wish stress away, but whether it’s stress on the job or at home it’s important to try and manage it. Chronic stress can increase your risks of developing life-threatening conditions, like depression, obesity, insomnia and even autoimmune diseases.

But it’s easier said than done. We can’t just stop stress from invading our lives – it’s everywhere! What we can do, however, is improve how we deal with it.

The American Heart Association states that as…Read full post

No surprise here: Half of preschoolers don’t spend time playing outside with a parent every day, according to a recent survey.

The survey of nearly 9,000 parents found that less than half of moms and only a quarter of dads reported taking their child for a walk or playing with them in the yard at least once a day. It’s sad, but unfortunately, not at all surprising. Children these days don’t spend nearly enough time outdoors, as parents are…Read full post