By Lisa Rapaport (Reuters Health) – Adults with a healthy weight but a sedentary lifestyle may have the same risk for heart attacks or strokes as people who are overweight, a recent study suggests. Researchers found that normal-weight people who spent much of the day sitting but still hit minimum...

Even well-written goals can fail. And that failure may not come from the goal itself, but from life circumstances that get in your way. The key is to acknowledge that there are barriers, identify what they are, and then plan a fix for them. There are so many kinds...

The new year is a time when people often reset expectations for themselves, to have a brighter future. One great exercise in facing forward is to answer the following:  Life is short, so today I will [fill in the blank]. Take a moment each morning to reflect on what you...

In the new year, many people make resolutions to better manage such things as their finances and their health. But there is one activity that can allow you to do both: make your own food in your own home. For example, eating out might cost $10 for breakfast, $15...

 Give this wonderful recipe a try and it’s great way to use leftover pumpkin puree.   YOU’LL NEED 3/4 cup whole-wheat flour 1 cup all purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 4 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into...

You’ll Need 1 pie crust 2 cups pecans 4 eggs 1 ½ cups brown sugar Pinch of salt 1 stick of melted butter 1 TBSP all purpose flour 1 tsp vanilla 1/8 cup bourbon or brandy (optional) Directions Beat together the eggs, sugar, salt flour, and butter to make...

With the holiday season upon us many goodies are being made, shared and enjoyed. Sometimes when people here fruitcake they run. But this is one that will redefine fruitcake. This has been tested and enjoyed many times by family and I and so I wanted to share it with...

This week, the phrase you should focus on is, “Here’s what I’m looking forward to …” Then fill in the blank. Last year is done, and now we can view the horizon in a positive way. Create next year as one full of potential and promise by taking time...

Give this fabulous dessert a try. It’s a nice way to incorporate an in season fruit into the holidays .You may want to give it a try with apples too. You’ll Need 6 medium (6 to 7 ounce) ripe but firm Bosc pears, peeled, halved lengthwise 6 Tablespoons (3/4...

This time of year is often a time of reflection, when people look inward toward the things they are grateful for, and the things that matter the most for them. All week this week, pause. Remind yourself of the things that make this season special. That kind of gratitude...

One constant source of stress is what we call a cluttered “mental desktop”. When you have 37 things whirring about in your brain, you can get into a spin-cycle that contributes to chronic stress. The solution is to do exactly what you do when you meditate – clear the...

This time of year, it is so easy to get bogged down in the infinite to-do lists for work and family and guests and presents and food and friends and on and on. So, to stress less this month, start by making a conscious decision to pare down that...