Men’s Health Threat Assessment – The Hidden Threat – Prostate Cancer

I Have a Prostate Issue, Now What? Prostate cancer is a form of cancer that we often hear about, but if you ask the common person, chances are they know little about it. According to the American Cancer Society, other than skin cancer, prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men. It accounts for... Read More

Fighting Cancer, Men's Health

June 1, 2012

Men’s Health Threat Assessment – The Not-So-Silent Threat – Snoring

Snoring Your Way to an Early Grave A partner who snores can be an impediment to getting a good night’s sleep. But, did you know that it can also be a sign of sleep apnea? All snoring is not sleep apnea, but when the snoring stops for a moment and there is a pause in... Read More

Men's Health

June 1, 2012

Men’s Health Threat Assessment – The Silent Threat – Hypertension

I Have Hypertension, Now What? Hypertension is the term used for high blood pressure. You can have high blood pressure for years without ever experiencing any symptoms. It increases your risk of many serious health issues including heart attack and stroke. Because it isn’t a condition that jumps out and bites you, it doesn’t appear... Read More

Healthy Hearts, Men's Health

June 1, 2012

High Impact Versus Low Impact Workouts

High impact workouts like P90X and running interest men of all ages. Are they for everyone? High impact, high intensity exercise programs have become popular because they have been very effective in improving high velocity strength. One of the concerns is that as people get older they are more injury prone. They often don’t have... Read More

Lifestyles, Men's Health

May 1, 2012

The Empire State Building – Reason #17 Why I Love America

The Empire State Building is the symbol of real America at its best. It was built in 14 months from start to finish during the Great Depression. (By contrast, it’s more than a decade since 9-11 and there is still nothing open at Ground Zero. The Empire State Building is the symbol of New York... Read More

Reasons I Love America, Web Exclusive

May 1, 2012

Healthy Eating is Not the Only Key to Weight Loss

I often get asked my professional opinion on various Health and Fitness related topics by news reporters, journalists, and writers from around the world. Some questions have come from writers working on articles for O magazine, MTV television, Bodybuilding.com, ProtrainerOnline.com, ABC News, At Home Magazine (Home Workout article), local newspapers, etc. These requests and questions... Read More

A Better You

May 1, 2012

How To Invest In The Wild Bond Market

Contrary to belief, a bond is formal evidence of a debt. When you purchase a bond, the issuer promises to pay you a specified amount of interest at specified times and to repay the principle, usually on a fixed date. In terms of your investment objectives, bonds generally offer the greatest safety of principle and... Read More

The Money Club

May 1, 2012

Mothers

By: Paulette Dean, Executive Director, Danville Humane Society The month of May brings thoughts of Mother’s Day. The very word “mother” brings to mind safety, warmth, care, and love. There are bad mothers, to be sure, but the vast majority offer unconditional love. In fact, all nature values mothers. There is a reason our planet... Read More

Paws for the Cause

May 1, 2012

Mother’s Day

He Said Getting old. Getting older. I knew this day was coming and that’s whyI married you. I know how you cared for and doted on your mother. All men should learn this one important fact. If you want to judge how your wife is going to be in the future, look at how she treats... Read More

He Said She Said

May 1, 2012

Growing Our Own Food

By: Kathy Cropp Growing our own food was a way of life for my family for a long time, first my grandfather and then my dad. Now growing our own food is becoming very important again and for a variety of reasons, including vegetable recall and the fact that a lot of the produce in... Read More

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