Doctor Hoy’s gel spells relief for muscle pain

When it comes to a muscle-relieving gel there’s one I’d recommend above all others: Doctor Hoy's. I’ve tried most sports creams over the years for this or that - a strained calf, sore shoulder, tight hamstring, etc. No sports cream cuts through the muscles to provide relaxation...

Steps to protect yourself from skin cancer

Many people I know get regular exercise and eat pretty well. But for being so health-conscious they use surprisingly risky judgment when it comes to the sun. Did you know that malignant melanoma, a form of skin cancer, has been the fastest growing cancer in America for...

Change the way you eat and lose weight

It's not always what you eat, but how you eat that can lead to weight gain. Did you know that simply changing the way you eat can help you lose weight? Studies show it takes the brain about 20 minutes to register “fullness,” so take steps to...

Dos and don’ts for losing a lot of weight

People who have a great deal of weight to lose face physical and emotional challenges. However, the most important thing is to keep working at it. A football coach used to tell me, “You never stay the same. Each day you either get better or worse,...

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Dealing with physical issues of having a lot of weight to lose

Someone with a large amount of weight to lose will likely have to deal with a good number of physical issues. The emotional part can be just as tough deal with. People whose weight categorizes them as obese likely do not have very good cardiovascular stamina. That’s...

Dealing with emotional issues of having a lot of weight to lose

If you or someone close to you decides to try to lose a lot of weight, the emotional issue can be just as tough to deal with as the physical ones. Here are four tips to overcome the doubts and concerns that understandably will come with...

Seven summer workout musts

If you are serious about getting in shape and staying that way, there are some basic tips that can help just about anyone this summer. I call them my seven summer workout musts: 1. Exercise regularly - Work out at least 3-4 times a week. Don’t overdo...

Five tips for families to enjoy better overall health

The family that plays together, stays together - usually a lot longer. You’ll enjoy better health with regular activity and better family bonding as well. Teach your children a lifelong love for exercising and staying fit by starting when they’re young. Here are five tips for families to...