Dr. Grandma’s Newsletter for May, 2011, notes that health-related observances in May include Osteoporosis Prevention and Arthritis Awareness. In researching information about these diseases, I found a common thread: exercise can help prevent or help in the management of these diseases. This isn’t surprising since exercise is a prescription for the diseases we write about […]

Mary Ireland discusses the importance of exercising consistently and give some references and tips.

Tax Day – a time each year where we are forced to take a look at our finances. How beneficial it would be to have a similar day regarding our health. To some extent, as a culture we may choose to do this at the New Year, in the form of resolutions. Some of us […]

A week from Sunday is the first day of spring. It is the time when we see the new beginnings all around us and when we start thinking of summer fun – the beach, swimming, picnics, and summer parties – Yikes! This is when the rubber hits the road on those “slimmer you” New Year’s […]

Dr. Grandma discusses why we need to replace calorie dense food with foods close to nature to help our children out of the childhood obesity epidemic.

Mary Ireland talks about the importance of exercise for children.

Mary Ireland discusses NEAT ways to burn calories and up your metabolism without exercising. She also shares a recipe for Delightful Flourless Orange Cake.

Mary Ireland remembers Jack LaLanne and his contributions.

Mary Ireland discusses techniques for getting past your excuses. She also shares a recipe for great tasting brussel sprouts.

Mary Ireland shares ways to improve the effectiveness of workouts and a quick and easy recipe for Vegetable Soup with a Mexican Flair