(ARA) – Losing weight is challenging. In fact, only 28 percent of people vowing to lose weight were successful, according to one study from the United Kingdom. Dedication and a few healthy tricks learned from the pros can be the key to successful weight loss.
Nutritionist, personal trainer and health educator, Cynthia Sass, MPH, [...]

(ARA) - With the Internet, blogs and other resource platforms, health information has never been more accessible. Many people know what they have to do in order to maintain a healthy lifestyle; yet taking action can sometimes be difficult. One such example is maintaining a healthy heart.
According to a new survey, while nearly [...]

(ARA) – With spring around the corner, kids, tweens and teens across the country will doff sweaters for tank tops and jeans for shorts. And as a parent, you may feel more conscious than ever of our society’s preoccupation with body image and how it affects your child.
Just as concerning as the rise in [...]

(ARA) - When the munchies hit at 3 p.m. what do you do? Do you leave your desk and head to the vending machine? Does the thought of the approaching swimsuit season leave you caught between hunger and dread?
At some point during the day — and often, multiple points — most people crave a snack. [...]

(ARA) - A kitchen is one of the most used and important areas in a home. Even as home prices across the country decline, a kitchen remodel can still add value to your home.
According to the 2008-2009 Cost vs. Value Report (a joint study done by the National Association of Realtors and Remodeling [...]

(ARA) - The sun is shining, the grass is green and the flowers are once again in bloom. It’s one of loveliest times of the year. So why do you feel so miserable?
Chances are you’re one of the estimated 50 million Americans who are affected by some form of allergies.
Fortunately, you can [...]

(ARA) - What if you could easily save money and help the environment at the same time? You can. All it takes is a little expert advice on how to make your home more energy efficient.
According to the U.S. Department of Energy, the average family spends $1,900 a year on utility [...]

(ARA) – With a quick search, there are nearly 50 online dating and match-making sites ready to connect you with the person of your dreams. And millions of singles are looking for love in the United States. Romance is in the air, and you wish you had that someone special beside you.
Is your mind [...]

(ARA) - Every year around this time, there’s at least one yard in the neighborhood everyone wishes were their own. It has the perfectly manicured lawn, the rounded hedges and the flowers that just won’t quit blooming.
As you look at your own lawn, with the weeds and brown spots, you wonder where [...]

(ARA) - It’s that special time of year when home chefs nationwide are heating up the grill and putting their cooking skills to the test. But are they cooking burgers so they’re not only savory, but also safe to consume?
Most backyard chefs don’t know the optimal temperature for a grilled or cooked burger, [...]

(ARA) – Skyrocketing gas prices and escalating grocery costs have put getting more for a dollar top-of-mind for many consumers. Many Americans are tailoring their grocery shopping lists to ensure they get more bang for their buck. That means purchasing items that provide the best nutritional punch for their value.
Luxury items like prepackaged or single [...]