By Betty Murray Love is in the air. It’s Valentine’s Day! Whether or not you’ve got a special someone in your life there is always one person you can show some love to this Valentine’s Day — YOU! Show your body some love for Valentines Day. Wellness is about more than exercise and nutrition. It’s [...]

By Betty Murray They may contain fewer calories, but artificial sweeteners are not a harmless substitute for sugar. Over the years, there has been plenty of research on low-calorie and zero calorie artificial sweeteners, such as aspartame, which is found in Equal and Nutrasweet, but there is little clarity on the actual effect artificial sweeteners [...]

By Betty Murray The key to a long life may not be found in being thin, but in getting regular exercise. New researchsuggests regular exercise can add years to your life. By getting 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise each week, you may add an estimated 3.4 years to your life; even if you are overweight. [...]

By Betty Murray The USDA’s Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends a fiber to calories ratio of 14 grams per every 1,000 calories for adults, totally approximately 25 grams per day for women and 38 grams of fiber per day for men. Fiber is an essential element of almost any diet. Though fiber is a critical [...]

By Betty Murray Stress is the new fat. It’s a nationwide epidemic rivaling that of obesity. Stress doesn’t just add frustration to life, it can lead to emotional disorders, hypertension and heart problems, headaches and even obesity. While stress in and of itself isn’t a bad thing (as it helps us meet deadlines, perform athletically, [...]