Expert Columns

• Healthy Eating

  • The Controversy Over Ronald McDonald

    by Susan Brady, Last updated April 01, 2010

    I’ve been watching the war of words concerning the image of Ronald McDonald, the iconic face behind the McDonald’s fast food chain. Much like the Marlboro Man, he may very well fall by the wayside and become a small piece of America’s past.

  • Earth Day: To Meat or Not to Meat

    by Susan Brady, Last updated April 22, 2010

    Today we should pause and reflect on the survival of our planet; what we as an industrialized society have done to damage it and what we can do to repair it so that future generations can prosper as we have.

• Fitness from the Inside Out

  • Post-Pregnancy Workout - 8 Weeks and Beyond!: Part Two

    by Jennifer Gianni, Last updated January 14, 2010

    Here are several more exercises that you can add to your regime to help recover your pre-pregnant body. As stated in our previous installment, just because you are 8 weeks post-partum may not necessarily mean you are ready for this workout plan.

  • Resistance Bands and Classical Pilates Exercises

    by Jennifer Gianni, Last updated October 06, 2010

    Resistance bands are an overlooked prop that can be incredibly useful. It’s easy for most of us to perform a good stretch or two with the resistance bands, but many are not as readily aware of the many strength-building and challenge elements that these tools can add to our normal Pilates routine.

• The Fit Family

  • The Latest Research on Kids’ Health and Fitness

    by Kristen DeLeo, Last updated December 04, 2009

    Use the information in this installment to better parent your kids or to be an advocate in their school. Pass it on to other families who may be struggling with obesity. Remember, knowledge is power!

  • Did You Know? Fun Facts About the Human Body

    by Kristen DeLeo, Last updated March 16, 2010

    Trivia is defined as “insignificant information.” This may be true if the subject is, say, Little Known Facts About “American Idol.” But when the information has the potential to spark a child’s interest in health and the human body, it’s very significant, indeed.

• Healthy Alternatives

  • Heal Broken Bones Faster with Natural Medicine

    by Melanie Grimes, Last updated December 02, 2009

    Learn about natural medicines, homeopathic remedies and alternative therapies that can help broken bones mend faster.

  • Evening Primrose Oil for Infertility, Hyperactivity and Heart Health

    by Melanie Grimes, Last updated December 19, 2009

    The oil from Evening Primrose seeds has been found useful for everything from eczema and osteoporosis to PMS.