Relax for Holidays, it’s Good For Your Health! All Christmas songs exude beautiful melodies about presents, holiday cheer, delicious food, and the beautiful snowflakes falling outside our windows (well maybe not here in Pensacola but we still listen
Risks of Tobacco Use As We Age It’s November, and you know what that means…. no, not Thanksgiving. It means it’s National Diabetes Awareness Month AND National Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Okay, you’re right…it’s also Thanksgiving. However, as
How Healthy is Your Thyroid? This tiny gland may seem small but it actually plays a role in every single one of your bodily functions. According to The American Thyroid Association (ATA) more than 12 percent of the U.S. population will develop a thyroid c
National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month Chocolate, chips, and cookies… oh yum! With all the options for a tasty treat it’s no wonder we overindulge. Unfortunately, as good as these treats may taste, they are not good for your body. September is Nat
Author: Live Well Northwest Florida Nutrition and Chronic Disease Our partnership for a healthy community focuses on three priority areas of health. One of which concentrates on health management, including self-care and chronic disease management. Did yo
What, Exactly, Do Hormones Do? Well, a lot! Hormones are the body’s chemical messengers’, and they tell your body’s organs what to do and how to do it. The body’s hormones are made by the endocrine glands, which include pituitary gland, pin
Exercise Exercise. Exercise. Exercise. We know, you get it, it’s important. At every age you should be moving your body and getting the blood flowing, but did you know it may be even more important as you get older? Older adults have a lot to gai
Summer is here, that means poolside lounging, beach vacations, and day trips to the ocean. All things we love. However, it also means exposure to the sun. While the sun feels good and gives you that glow we all strive for in the summer months, it also has
Getting Started with Thyroid Health The thyroid gland is located at the base of the neck and only weighs about an ounce. It may be small, but the hormones it produces have a wide-ranging impact on your health, weight, and lifestyle! The thyroid helps m
Kick Start Your Metabolism Not all of us are fortunate enough to have a naturally fast metabolism, but do not fear; there are steps you can take to ensure it’s burning the maximum number of calories. Having the best information on diet and exercise is k