Category archives for: Health & Wellness

Protect Your Body with Antioxidants

Protect Your Body with Antioxidants

Did you know that antioxidants can help to protect your body? Antioxidants are natural protective molecules that can be found, thanks to Mother Nature, in many fruits.  Antioxidants help protect our bodies from free radicals, which damage the body and the body’s DNA. Having enough of these ‘magic’ antioxidants is something we should all ensure. [...]

Start Spring with More Energy!

Start Spring with More Energy!

Spring is just around the corner in the Maryland area! We are about to experience new growth in our yards and gardens, the birds will begin to sing more regularly and create their nests, and most of us take the spring time to clean and organize our homes! There are also all those spring games [...]

Skin Care Help For Dry Winter Skin

Skin Care Help For Dry Winter Skin

What does your skin look like during the winter months? In winter the low temperatures, ice, snow and severe weather conditions can have an adverse affect on your skin. Even if you live in an area where old man winter is not as difficult to deal with, there tend to be harsh, strong winds and [...]

The Gift of Energy!

The Gift of Energy!

The holidays are upon us! Along with all the joy they bring, there is the added list of things to do which we all seem to be experiencing. This added shopping, writing cards, decorating, wrapping, cooking, baking, entertaining, attending parties, creating fun for your children or supporting local charities and the list goes on as [...]

S.O.F.I.A.’s Walk is Sunny and Successful

S.O.F.I.A.’s Walk is Sunny and Successful

Although a forecast of rain had been given, not one drop fell in Canterbury Park, a wonderfully chosen site for S.O.F.I.A.’s “Walk Against Domestic Violence” held on the morning of September 10, 2011 in Montclair, New Jersey. Volunteers, consisting of friends, family and colleagues arrived early to prepare for the much anticipated event with vigor [...]

What is Deep Within us: Strength, Determination and All that is Good

What is Deep Within us: Strength, Determination and All that is Good

The first of a three part Series ~ an Educational & Inspirational Story … By David Cohan, Proud Father and Founder Susan was a beautiful little girl. With her beautiful smile and curly blond hair she literally lit up a room. Gazing into her piercing, innocent blue eyes, I never would have imagined her inner [...]

Penn State Football Lettermen Support Steve Smith in his Battle Against ALS

Penn State Football Lettermen Support Steve Smith in his Battle Against ALS

Family and friends of former Penn State football captain and NFL veteran, Steve Smith, have launched a campaign and website to support Smith and his family for the ongoing medical expenses related to his battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) sap their resources. There are three ways to help Smith, a captain on Penn State’s [...]

Five Ways to Increase Your Energy

Five Ways to Increase Your Energy

Living in a fast-paced, needed it yesterday world can rob us of the energy our bodies need to perform. As we age, our energy levels decrease and we feel more and more tired. Luckily, there are ways to increase your energy supply. Here are five suggestions that should help you be more alert and active: [...]

New FDA Sunscreen Label Regulations Protect Consumers

New FDA Sunscreen Label Regulations Protect Consumers

Protection against the sun has been evolving over decades, with some claiming the first product as early as the 1930s. It wasn’t until the early 1970s, however, that products included the sun protection factor (SPF) on the label and even later that sunscreens guarded against UVB and UVA radiation. Nowadays, sunscreen products come in a [...]

Dealing With The Aftermath of Obesity

Dealing With The Aftermath of Obesity

Dealing with the Aftermath of Obesity Obesity has become a growing problem affecting a wide range of individuals from every walk of life – different backgrounds, geographic areas, ages and genders. Even more astounding than the sheer number of people affected, is the fact that obesity is no longer just close to home. Additionally, the [...]

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