Busy Woman’s Guide to Triglycerides: Answers to your questions

I understand there is good cholesterol and bad cholesterol, but what is this triglycerides thing listed on my test results? Good question!  While presenting at a women’s wellness event for Finger Lakes Health recently, I attended a break out session conducted by Maureen Sullivan-Colletta, RD, CDN.  She gave the best explanation of triglycerides I’ve ever…

Busy Woman’s Guide to Facebook and Stress

My friends keep telling me I should be on Facebook. I don’t get it. It seems like a big waste of time to me. Am I missing something? Should I be on Facebook? Probably … There are many benefits to using Facebook to stay connected to friends and family, but there are drawbacks as well.…

Are Triathlons Too Dangerous? Busy Woman’s Guide to an Active Lifestyle

I’ve been thinking about doing a triathlon to help me lose some of the baby weight, but am worried about the stories about people dying in the swimming part. Is it safe? That depends. I’m a big fan of triathlons, especially the women-only events, but you shouldn’t make the decision to do one without a…

What about family history? Busy Woman’s Guide answers your questions

The men in my family all have heart disease and high blood pressure, but the women are all healthy. I’m safe, right? Sorry, I’m afraid not. Taking all other risk factors into account, if you have a close family member with heart disease, your risk nearly doubles. ALL family members, both male and female, factor…

Are You Too Sick to Workout?

Sniffles and colds can make you feel miserable, but are you too sick to exercise? When you should skip a day of exercise in favor of rest? Staying motivated to exercise is definitely more difficult when you are under the weather, but how do you know when to power-through and when to take a break?…