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Plan Breakfast for the Week Ahead

Posted by H2U Women on May 21st, 2013 · Comment »

This month’s challenge to eat a good breakfast every morning will get you fueled up and on the right track to making healthy choices all day long. (It’s true, you know: Breakfast really is the most important meal of the day!) Still, deciding what to eat and preparing it can take up precious time on [...]

Make Mom a Healthy Mother’s Day Brunch

Posted by H2U Women on May 17th, 2013 · Comment »

Breakfast in bed is a traditional Mother’s Day treat, but one that’s hard to pull off when you and Mom no longer live in the same household or neighborhood. So why not host a family brunch? Whipping up a delicious and healthy brunch is a great way to say, “I love you—and I want you [...]

Fit Through the Ages

Posted by H2U Women on May 14th, 2013 · Comment »

On May 29, more than 100,000 older adults will participate in National Senior Health & Fitness Day at more than 1,000 locations across the country. These events are part of a longstanding movement to promote fitness among adults as they age. Visit H2U.com to read about the Senior Games, another national effort to keep seniors [...]

Beat the Binge

Posted by H2U Women on May 3rd, 2013 · Comment »

It’s a familiar movie scene—the main character goes through a bad break-up and copes by diving headfirst into a pint of ice cream or munching through bags of candy, chips or fast food. But emotional eating is more than romantic comedy fodder. It’s a serious problem with serious health consequences. What is emotional eating? While [...]

Retreat!

Posted by H2U Women on April 30th, 2013 · Comment »

This month’s challenge will help you get recharged and rejuvenated by retreating from your daily obligations for at least a day. However, if you’re like me, it can be difficult to step back from the demands of life, even for 24 hours. So it’s critical to have a specific plan and a clear vision of [...]

Spring Clean Your Home for Better Breathing

Posted by H2U Women on April 26th, 2013 · Comment »

Spring cleaning isn’t just about making things tidy. Ridding your house of allergens like dust mites, pollen, mold and pet dander can improve air quality, which can relieve allergy symptoms and maybe even reduce asthma attacks. And while “spring cleaning” may sound like a daunting task, a few essential steps can noticeably improve air quality [...]

Souped-up Salad

Posted by H2U Women on April 23rd, 2013 · Comment »

Salads are a staple of healthy eating, but some salad dressings can skyrocket the calorie count. A tasty way to dress it up without losing great taste is to top your salad with a delicious pico de gallo. This simple but flavorful topping is packed with vegetables and a dash of fruit juice. Pico de [...]

How Safe Are Gel Manicures?

Posted by H2U Women on April 19th, 2013 · Comment »

Ah, the beauty of freshly manicured nails. After having your forearms massaged, your nails trimmed, buffed and lacquered with a long-lasting gel, you may think you’ve found the perfect solution for your fingertips. Gel manicures last longer than a traditional manicure because the gel is “cured” directly onto the nail by an ultraviolet (UV) light. [...]

Gestational Diabetes: Risks for Mom Don’t Disappear After Pregnancy

Posted by H2U Women on April 16th, 2013 · Comment »

A woman who develops gestational diabetes is probably well aware of the risks for her and her baby during pregnancy and birth: a larger baby, possible C-section, high blood pressure, low blood sugar. However, many women don’t realize that health risks associated with gestational diabetes don’t stop once the baby is born. Health Risks Post-Pregnancy [...]

Free-Wheeling Workouts

Posted by H2U Women on April 14th, 2013 · Comment »

There’s nothing like your own set of wheels to help you get active and have fun at the same time. Bicycle wheels, that is. Or inline skates, or even a skateboard. Wheeling around also can be a fun way to make exercise a family affair. Just add kids or grandkids. Bicycling, for example, is an [...]