The holiday season poses challenges for people who are trying to watch their weight. Parties and get-togethers tend to focus on food, tem...

We all know the cliché, but it’s true. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. But do you know why? The health benefits of eatin...

A patient recently asked me about whole grains. “What are they and why should I eat them?” she asked. You might be missing an opportunity...

As the weather warms, we have the opportunity to look ahead to all the fun summer activities we get to do in Montana. Picnics, swimming,...

For most people, a step toward a healthier way of life includes eating fewer meats and dairy products and more fresh fruits and vegetable...

Exercise routine getting boring? Having problems staying motivated? You wouldn’t want your hard-earned progress to go by the wayside as...

We all know that feeling better involves regular exercise. But what about those of us who can’t move as much as we would like to due to ...

In your quest for better health, I’m sure you’ve looked at your diet. Sometimes when we are trying to lose weight and feel better, we ne...

A heart-healthy cardio workout will help you to burn calories while you exercise. But make sure to do your weight training as well. Hav...

Let’s talk about fat. Not the kind that sticks to your hips, but the kind in your food. Dietary fats, also known as lipids, come in seve...

As the weather turns colder, a nice hot cup of coffee sounds good. But coffee has gained a reputation for causing health problems, inclu...

Perhaps you have made a resolution to lose a few pounds in 2020. There are a mind-boggling number of books, articles and internet pages ...

As we move into the cold and flu season, I’ve been thinking about exercise and its connection to the immune system. Does exercise improv...

People pay more attention to the topic of Vitamin D supplementation these days. In addition to its role in bone health, Vitamin D can be...

As we head into the depths of winter when the daylight hours are fewer, many Montanans feel the effects of seasonal affective disorder, o...