What’s your family genetic history? We all have good genes, and not-so-good genes. It’s best to be informed and aware, so that you can make choices to have the best, longest life possible. Knowing your genetic tendencies allows you to choose behaviors and take action to prevent problems in later life. Understanding your family health…

Here is a list of ten ways to remedy holiday mistakes, blunders, and misfortunes.  If you overate, forgot to exercise, got lazy, said something you later regretted, didn’t do what you meant to do – whatever – join the club!  We all fall short of what we’re capable of.  We all fall “off the wagon”…

Here’s my “during and after Thanksgiving” list of how to get through the day and the holiday weekend, and keep that warm glowing love and appreciation of relatives and friends. 1.    Hold your temper.  Don’t let anybody bother you or upset your equilibrium.2.    If you overate, eat less today.3.    Be sure to move, dance, do…

Getting ready for a traditional Thanksgiving dinner?  Dreaming of stuffing yourself with stuffing?  A juicy, fat turkey?  Marshmallow sweet potatoes?  Buttery rolls and mashed potatoes?  Pumpkin pie?  These all sound great, sure, but they’re not so great for your body; certainly not so wonderful for your weight loss, or weight maintenance goals. Here are some…

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