Spring is my favorite time of the year. Living in Cleveland, Ohio, the winters can be a little long – OK, very long! (It seems like my baby daughter has been bundled up like a cocoon since Halloween.)   When I think of Spring, I think of warmer days, blossoming flowers, spring cleaning, and o ... Read more

You may think that you need to bounce, jump, or engage in high-velocity movements like tennis or boxing to get in shape, but the truth is you can get fit with low-impact alternatives to traditional cardiovascular workouts. While low-impact cardio workouts are ideal for someone who is just begin ... Read more

With bathing suit season around the corner, you may have started to contemplate your navel — specifically, how to shed the padding around it. But a trimmer waistline shouldn’t be only about your appearance. Past research has shown that carrying weight on your mid-section can increase the risk of ... Read more

Take a deep breath to calm down instantly. Breathing is the basis for many different stress reduction techniques — as long as you take the correct approach. The best way to use your breath for relaxation is to breathe from your abdomen. A lot of people, however, take shallow breaths from their ... Read more

For common genetic disorders, such as cystic fibrosis, the cause is a defect in a single gene. However, in the case of cancer, coronary artery disease (CAD), or diabetes, changes in many genes play a role in who and why someone gets the disease. For example, more than 30 variations in genes wer ... Read more