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Many individuals these days are deciding to go Gluten-free. What does that mean exactly? Well in this recent article by Sabrina Tavernise, she explains not only what Gluten free is but what the government is doing about product labeling. As with many things regulated by the government, label reading has become an art because manufacturers are becoming more creative with their marketing of "healthy" products. The federal government on Friday set a standard for gluten-free claims on food labels, a step that health officials said would help the three million Americans with celiac disease and … [Read more...] about F.D.A. Sets a Standard on Labeling ‘Gluten Free’

As enlightened employers look for ways to boost employees' health and well-being, a new kind of corporate culture is emerging, one that recognizes that healthy, happy employees, the kind who balance work with play and who nurture both their professional and personal passions, are more likely to make a company great—and to stick around for the long haul. A well-balanced employee is a more productive and profitable asset towards developing a successful business. The push for a more balanced workplace, says Tom Rath, a researcher who studies workplace well-being for Gallup, is motivated in part … [Read more...] about Yoga in the Workplace: What a great idea…..

  A balanced plant-based diet provides the same quality of fuel for athletes as a meat-based diet, provided vegetarians seek out other sources of certain nutrients that are more commonly found in animal products, according to a presentation at the 2013 Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) Annual Meeting & Expo. The research was compiled by Dilip Ghosh, Ph.D., director of Nutriconnect in Sydney, Australia. He was unable to attend the meeting, so his presentation was given by Debasis Bagchi, Ph.D., director of innovation and clinical affairs at Iovate Health Sciences International … [Read more...] about Monitoring Nutrient Intake Can Help Vegetarian Athletes Stay Competitive

  With all the potential changes going on in the world of Healthcare, this article by Jaywon Choe talks about the questionable costs of various treatments. There seems to be quite a discrepancy as to the differences in price for various treatments. Most people would tend to think that treatment costs should be the same just like if you get an oil change for your car, it's the exact same service everywhere you go so the price should reflect that, yet it doesn't. A new report released by the federal government raises questions about how exactly hospitals determine the cost of treatment, … [Read more...] about New Report Shows Staggering Differences in the Cost of Medical Treatments.

As we are in the hottest part of the summer, many individuals are looking for the latest and newest ways to get fit in 2013. One of the newest forms of exercise is fusion classes. A swarm of new combo classessuch as Piloxing, aerial yoga, Core Fusion Barre, and Neuromuscular Integrative Action are designed to confuse more than just your tongue. By mixing workouts with disparate disciplines (think: Pilates + boxing, Zumba + water aerobics) they can get your body working in ways it wouldn’t otherwise, says Jessica Matthews, exercise physiologist for the American Council on Exercise and certified … [Read more...] about New Fitness Trends to Watch for in 2013