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September is National Cholesterol Education Month. The good, the bad, and the triglycerides. Let's clear up any confusion ...

For many, fitness focus isn't the number on the bathroom scale. High blood cholesterol is the worry. Its ability to climb quietly, without any telltale shift in waistline, makes it easy to ignore and fear ...

A respite from daily life benefits everyone. A week or two away can do wonders to replenish the mind, spirit, and body. Be sure not to escape the healthy lifestyle you’ve worked so hard to maintain …

Lost attempts at living the good life in summer’s past might lead to approaching this one with trepidation. Overbooked schedules, vacation logistics, and attempts at accommodating everyone’s activities don’t set the stage for lazy days in the sun. Avoid summer stress and celebrate the season of vacations …

Has your heart ever skipped a beat when a little daredevil fearlessly leaped into a swimming pool? Perhaps you’re sitting at the ocean’s edge when you realize your teen has ventured too far in the surf. Or, maybe you share similar worries but for yourself, a lifelong doggy-paddler at best. Relieve these anxieties with some basic swimming smarts …