Niccole LaDue
The Strawberry: Nature’s Heart-Shaped Superfood
Strawberries are also a great source of fiber, vitamins, manganese and potassium. In fact, about eight strawberries have more vitamin C than an orange!
Give the Gift of Heart Health this Valentine’s Day
Make your Valentine’s Day celebrations heart-healthy this year!
Listen up ladies! It’s time to make your health a priority!
Are you a well-woman? If not, then it’s time to take charge of your health and become one!
16 Gym Bag Essentials: Your Must-Have Checklist
What’s in your gym bag? Use this checklist to ensure you’re prepared for a great workout.
5 Exercises You Can Do Without a Gym
Many exercises, both cardiovascular and strength-focused, can be done in the comfort of your own home, without any equipment except your own body.
4 Reasons To Go Nuts For Coconuts
Coconut seems to be a hot nutrition trend that isn’t going away. That’s probably because it is such a versatile fruit, or is it a nut…or a seed? Whatever it is…
6 Ways to Avoid Temptation at the Grocery Store
Imagine this…it’s five o’clock in the afternoon and you’re leaving work and heading to the grocery store. You’re tired from a long day and hungry…
Meal Planning 101: Nine Tips for Success
My life has been pretty chaotic lately. New house. New puppy. New classes. New jobs. Yikes! With everything my husband and I have had going on…
Back to School Immunizations: The Key to Keeping Your Child Healthy this School Year
Learn more about why vaccinations can help your students stay healthy in and out of the classroom.
A healthy twist on your favorite BBQ condiments
If you’ve been looking for healthier, homemade versions of your favorite condiments then you’ve come to the right place. Grilling can be a very healthy way to…
Summer is Here: Practice These Summer Safety Tips!
Summer is a time to relax, just make sure you're keeping these tips in mind to stay safe.
7 weird but challenging exercises you should try!
There are some very strange exercises out there, but which ones should you try? Although the 7 exercises below may have a funky name, they are effective and…
Stress getting the best of you? Try these stress-relieving techniques
S t r e s s. The word alone is irritating. Everyone has stress, but some people seem to manage it better than others. It’s important to understand and regularly…
Reaching for a diet pop to quench your thirst? Your heart might be a reason to rethink that choice
Could regular consumption of diet soda lead to heart problems for postmenopausal women? According to a recent study by Ankur Vyas, M.D., a cardiologist at the…
79 million Americans have prediabetes, are you one of them?
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Do you know your risk for colorectal cancer?
This blog post is part of #HealthyMe, a personalized web experience based on your health and wellness goals. To sign up today, visit http://www.
Can a simple act of kindness make you a happier person?
People all over the world are becoming RAKtivists™ by performing random acts of kindness for others. If you’ve never heard of random acts of kindness…
Women: Pumping iron can help your heart pump better too!
How many times have you seen it…you open up your latest women’s exercise magazine and you see a tall, skinny, frail-looking model lifting 5-pound dumbbells…
Is the Polar Vortex keeping you indoors? Try these at home exercises to stay warm
There are many indoor exercises you can do without any additional equipment. Read more to learn about them.
Half of the women diagnosed with cervical cancer have missed this exam. Did you schedule yours?
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This superfood isn’t just for the holidays
Cranberries are often thought of as a holiday-only fruit. We see them served alongside turkey for Thanksgiving and they’re even used as a decorative accent…
Managing diabetes during the holidays: 10 tips for a healthier holiday season
‘Tis the season for holiday celebrations and having diabetes shouldn’t stop you from fully enjoying the festivities. The most important part in managing…
Raising diabetes awareness by defining key terms
Diabetes is a serious disease that affects nearly 26 million Americans with another 79 million at risk. Education is an essential part in raising awareness…
Five Ways to Prevent Diabetes
According to the American Diabetes Association, nearly 26 million children and adults in the United States have diabetes. Another 79 million Americans have…
Can a cup of coffee a day keep prostate cancer away?
Is that morning cup-a-joe providing protection against prostate cancer? New research out of the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle says it’s a…
When is the last time you had your cholesterol checked?
When is the last time you had your cholesterol checked? If you can’t remember, maybe it’s time. September is National Cholesterol Education Month and is the…
Drop the pop! 5 Tips to Reduce Your Soda Consumption
In fact, most Americans know that soda is bad for them and that it contributes to obesity. So why do many of us continue to gulp it down?
My water station revelation: Don’t let stress get the best of you.
I had a revelation yesterday while I was filling up my water bottle at work. I noticed while I was waiting I was tense, irritated, and furiously tapping my foot.
July is Weight Management Month. Eat to live, don’t live to eat.
July is Weight Management month and we’re celebrating by sharing some stories of individuals who have made a healthy change in their lifestyle!
July is Weight Management month: Remembering the lesser of two evils is still evil
July is Weight Management month and we’re celebrating by sharing some stories of individuals who have made a healthy change in their lifestyle.
July is Weight Management Month. Find some inspiration here!
July is Weight Management month and we're celebrating by sharing some stories of individuals who have made a healthy change in their lifestyle!
June is National Safety Month: Drive safe and arrive alive
Stay safe behind the wheel with these tips.
Improve your health, fatten your wallet, help your local economy
As consumers, we are very fortunate. Thanks to large grocery store chains, we have almost every food imaginable available right at our fingertips.
June is National Safety Month: Be safe this summer
Summertime…A joyous season filled with sunny days at the beach, pool parties and barbecuing, but it’s not always all fun and games.
A DIY guide to asthma-proofing your home
Asthma affects more than 34 million people in the United States, and is one of the most common long-term diseases of children. Asthma symptoms, such as coughing…
May is Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month: Are asthma triggers hiding in your home?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report that 1 in 11 children and 1 in 12 adults have asthma. Asthma is a very serious condition that many…
April showers bring May flowers…and allergies!
The many beauties and wonders of spring are fast approaching. Warmer weather, longer days and budding trees fill us with joy and happiness…
Trying to find balance in your life? Yoga might be the answer!
There are many different styles of yoga. Try one of these four to find a better life balance.
Are you ready for The 100 Push-up Challenge?
The good ol’ push-up. We’ve all had experiences with push-ups, some may be better than others. My experience with push-ups goes back to my elementary days.
Want to lower your cancer risk? What you put on your plate matters
March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness month, and like with many other cancers, what you eat can minimize your risk of contracting the disease.
I wear blue. Why should you?
March 1st has been declared National Dress in Blue Day to raise awareness for colorectal cancer, but raising awareness shouldn’t end there.
Exercising in the cold outdoors: 8 tips to keep you warm and safe
As Michiganders, we know that the winter months can bring unpredictable weather. Lately Mother Nature has been gracing us with frigid temperatures, ice and snow.
So, you’re thinking about becoming vegetarian? Here are 6 things you should know
When I tell people I’m a vegetarian it doesn’t take long for the questions to start piling in. Why do you do it? Do you get enough protein? What do you even eat?
January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, become an advocate to help protect the women you love
Every year, approximately 12,000 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer. Cervical cancer is almost always preventable and when diagnosed early…
SMART planning for a healthy 2013
It’s a new year and for many a new year means New Year’s resolutions. Unfortunately many of those resolutions are forgotten about by February, but what if you…
