Setting the World on Fire

With the recent running of the Boston Marathon, it can be rather tempting to think of what one is lacking. That is - and for most people thi...

Restful sleep combined with morning workouts yield optimum wellbeing

How many times have we planed to work out but our busy day throws a curve ball leaving us scrambling to finish our to-do list by bedtime? In...

Katie Couric's talk show features post-pregnancy plump Jessica Simpson (Photos)

Launching her new talk show today, Katie Couric has lured celebrity guests ranging from Jessica Simpson, who after almost six months still h...

Celebrate graduations and weddings without after-party food guilt

You go with the best of intentions. You spend all morning telling yourself you will stick to your diet. You will make healthy choices. You w...

Foods to eat to beat the heat

With the current heat wave lingering across Cedar Rapids, it is important to stock up on water-dense foods to help you beat the heat. Fruit...

Taking to the trails: Spring snowshoe review

Snowshoeing has quietly taken the snow sport world by storm with 3.4 million people having strapped on a pair of snowshoes last year, an inc...

From weight loss to depression, omega-3 can help you look and feel your best

Wish you could shed a few pounds while also finding relief from the blues and reducing your risk of age-related diseases? Learn how omega-3 ...

The essentials to hiring a Personal Trainer

Lets discuss the absolute necessities when hiring a personal fitness trainer, as well as some warning signs of what to avoid. If you make t...

Gear Review: Lululemon Run:Swiftly Tech Short Sleeve

What do you get when you cross the coziness of your favorite well-worn t-shirt with the responsiveness of technical apparel? Lululemons Run:...

Nutrisystem introduces transition tools to help in weight maintenance (Photos)

Congratulations, you're at goal weight -- now what? If you've lost your weight on Nutrisystem, a favorite of entertainer Marie Osmon...

Cant Lose Weight? It Could Be Stress

People who fail to lose weight, routinely name stress as one of the greatest obstacles they face when trying to diet and eat more healthily....