Did you know the American Medical Association classifies obesity as a chronic disease? Chronic diseases are the leading cause of increased morbidity and mortality in the United States. In fact, the U.S. has one of the world’s largest populations of individuals...

We all know colder weather can cause our skin to become dry and irritated if we don’t care for it properly. As we enter the colder months, our skin care routine should change to acclimate to the weather. This winter you’ll want to follow these five tips to avo...

Test your knowledge by answering the questions below, then challenge your family and friends to see who got the most correct answers. What should you do if you feel pain during exercise? A. Continue exercising and push through the pain B. Modify the e...

Five years ago, I found out a lot about myself when I was diagnosed with Stage Ib1 glandular adenocarcinoma cervical cancer with poorly differentiated cells. My cancer was HPV (human papillomavirus) related. I had to make a choice, and I chose to fight.  Af...

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The New Year has arrived, and it’s time to think about our resolutions for 2020. Mindful Living is one resolution that anyone can do, takes only moments, and has the power to be life-changing. What is Mindful Living? It’s learning to stay present in the mom...

“It doesn’t happen here!”  That’s the usual response to the subject of human trafficking. Forced commercial sex or bonded slave labor with adults or children is all human trafficking, and it does happen here.  California has the highest rate of human tra...

There is a phrase so uplifting to me that I use it all the time – at the closing of a handwritten letter, at the beginning of a speech, or while sharing a toast with friends and family. “Live life to the fullest!” I often say, and everyone smiles and agrees. W...

With the New Year comes the last holiday season tradition – setting New Year’s resolutions. It’s almost unavoidable to address your own stance on resolutions, as social media grows full of inspiring quotes and optimistic friends openly driven to start the N...

Putting Things in Perspective We’re always searching for the best when it comes to things that matter. We don’t want to settle for a mediocre mechanic, a faulty financial adviser, or even a second-rate interior designer – which, of course, makes sense. We’r...