Health 366 articles

With health, there are no divisions: physical, emotional, mental – they’re all intertwined. And caring for each of them is of utmost importance. Here’s how to do just that, and make the most of your life.

Not All Home Care Agencies are Created Equal
Not All Home Care Agencies are Created Equal
Our first experience with home care is usually during a period of enormous stress. Here's a short explanation of your options to help you find the very best fit.
Mar 14, 2012
By Batsheva Schreiber
“Vinahafochu”—But Not Your Health. A Guide to Getting Through Purim.
“Vinahafochu”—But Not Your Health. A Guide to Getting Through...
A step-by-step plan to help you avoid one long eating spree.
Mar 6, 2012
By Alan Freishtat
Why I Dread Purim
Why I Dread Purim
Because on Purim I have been face to face with death.
Mar 5, 2012
By Rabbi Dr. Tzvi Hersh Weinreb
Get More Sleep – Or Else
Get More Sleep – Or Else
Getting by on four daily Javas isn't anything to brag about. Adequate shut-eye is right up there with exercise and eating well.
Feb 29, 2012
By Alan Freishtat
Substance Abuse Two: Lock Your Medicine Cabinets
Substance Abuse Two: Lock Your Medicine Cabinets
Because more than 1,000 common products are potential inhalants that can kill even on the first use.
Feb 23, 2012
By Rabbi Dr. Tzvi Hersh Weinreb
If It’s Calorie-Free, Why Am I Gaining Weight?
If It’s Calorie-Free, Why Am I Gaining Weight?
The sugar substitute conundrum.
Feb 22, 2012
By Alan Freishtat
The Answer to Your Lack of Motivation
The Answer to Your Lack of Motivation
Hitting the treadmill and getting in those veggies may be simpler than you think.
Feb 16, 2012
By Alan Freishtat
Is Your Diet Sabotaging Your Wallet? Or, Worse – Your Health?
Is Your Diet Sabotaging Your Wallet? Or, Worse –...
Americans spend a whopping 40 billion dollars each year on weight loss programs. And 97% of these people will gain back everything they have lost – if not more.
Feb 9, 2012
By Alan Freishtat
Why Do I Feel Guilty When I Exercise?: Learning to Run on High
Why Do I Feel Guilty When I Exercise?: Learning...
Reconciling the soul-body split.
Feb 2, 2012
By Pesach Sommer
When Less is More: What Chanukah Taught Me About Good Health
When Less is More: What Chanukah Taught Me About...
Fewer menorahs in my home reminded me that there were more menorahs elsewhere - in the homes of my children and grandchildren. Less here was more, as I realized it often...
Dec 28, 2011
By Alan Freishtat

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