Americans love our chicken. It’s a versatile, light meat that’s protein-packed and full of essential vitamins and minerals like B-vitamins, vitamin D, vitamin A, iron, potassium and zinc… and quite possibly MRSA.

The realization that what you used to do isn’t working any more can send you looking for extreme exercise and diet. The bad news is: that may amplify hormone issues and increase your fat storage.

Shoulder injuries are common in sports and also as a result of the physical stresses of daily life. Stability, strength and mobility in the shoulders will not only help activities in daily living but also prevent injury and strain.

Are you getting enough sleep? Think about it. It’s important to be rested so you can think clearly and handle all that life throws your way. But there’s another reason to seriously consider the amount of sleep you get, because without enough, you’re doing your body some real harm.

Some of your favorite foods and beverages are loaded with chemicals and additives you may not realize are dangerous for your health… or maybe you do realize but are still in denial. It’s time to wake up and face the danger.

Maybe you’ve used ginger to relieve symptoms of motion sickness in a tummy-soothing tea. Well, you’re taking good medicine according to research… Ginger is a great choice to diminish the pain of inflammatory bowel disease, but better yet, scientists have shown its benefits extend to reducing the risk of cancers associated with colitis.

If you’re one of those people who seem to gain weight without really overeating, it may be your genes. The good news is, you’re not stuck. You can…

Getting the wrong diagnosis for a health problem can have negative and even extremely harmful consequences to your health and wellbeing. Misdiagnosis, also referred to as wrong diagnosis, is more common than you’d think.

If you’re going to obsess over something in your health and fitness, obsess over feeling better, moving better and performing better. A six-pack may follow . . . or it may not.

Any exercise can cause injury. However, correctly lifting with the right muscles and engaging other muscles correctly for stability can significantly reduce your risks and maximize your benefits.

The human body is not a machine, no matter what you have heard. So where it can seem as though bio-systems like our immune cells run on autopilot, they don’t. The immune system needs input and care … and the good news is, immune cells get stronger when you give them TLC.

Losing weight is by no means an easy task. And it can be discouraging, especially if you come from a family where extra pounds seem to be part of the genetic makeup. If that’s your case, I have some encouraging news for you…