Eliz Greene

Are you feeling a little “out of whack” after the holidays? This is a challenging time of year for busy women to stay healthy. Our regular (and hopefully healthy) routine is interrupted by ...

You ask so much of your body… why not start 2010 with a resolution to treat it better? Pay Your Body Back™ before it pays you back in ways you won’t like! New Years can be a great opportunity ...

Take advantage of a few days off from your regular routine to unplug and let your body catch up with all you ask it to do! Most of us use some sort of electronic devices to stay connected. ...

Your busy life requires water to keep it flowing! Make sure you Pay Your Body Back™ with enough water every day to keep it working properly. • Water helps you regulate your temperature, ...

Are you feeling a little “out of whack” after the holidays? This is a challenging time of year for all of us busy women to stay healthy. Our regular, and hopefully healthy, routine is interrupted ...

Worried about extra pounds from holiday treats? Why not let your Holiday Shopping work for you?! Let the mall do the work with these great tips from fitness expert for Lady Foot Locker, Cathy ...

You set your clocks back – did you reset your expectations and priorities as well? Autumn can be a difficult time of transition. I always have such high hopes when fall rolls around! The girls ...

How the Halloween Fairy can save you from yourself! It’s the day after trick-or-treating and the kitchen counter is overflowing with candy. It smells good. It looks good. It calls to you at ...

"So, I heard drinking milk instead of juice for breakfast is healthier. Is that true?" Sure is! There are several reasons why starting your day with a glass of milk (or milk in your coffee) is ...

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month - but it is also a time to address heart disease as well. Many women see just one doctor each year, an ObGyn. Don’t neglect your heart when you make your ...

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 ...

I had the opportunity to hear Senator Russ Feingold talk today at a luncheon in Madison. Before the lunch he asked me, “What are you hearing? What are your people thinking about the health care ...

Ever wonder where you milk comes from? I got a chance to find out last week when I visited a dairy farm in Western Wisconsin and met 100 hard working dairy farming women. Having only the media ...

Can your attitude help you live longer? According to a study just released in Circulation,the Journal of the American Heart Association, women who are optimistic live longer than ...

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 ...

It seems like everyone is looking for the best diet. How can you choose the right one? A diet — or better yet, a plan to eat better, should be a way to learn skills to feed yourself well for ...

Did you know calling your female friend to talk about your problems may be good for your heart as well as your marriage? Men and women deal with stress differently. Women process their stress ...

So what’s the deal with acai berry? Is it really a weight loss miracle? Should I be eating them?According to the Busy Woman’s Guide’s favorite registered dietitian, Jill Fleming, “The acai berry ...

What is the cost of doing “just one more thing?” We all do it. Get up a little early, or stay up a little later, to get just one more thing done. Lack of sleep is a given for most women, but a ...

Meditation sounds like a great idea. Who wouldn’t want to spend some quiet time, reduce stress and be more peaceful? But seriously, who has time? And those positions? And the chanting? It just ...

When was the last time you did something fun? Something silly, out of character or just plain goofy? I watched my husband and daughter have a “hat fight” at the mall recently. After whacking ...

Drinking water is important for your health, but using the wrong water bottle can damage your heart! According to a recent study, BPA in your plastic water bottle can cause rhythm and other ...

A friend gave me some packets of a sweetener called Stevia. Is it okay? The quick answer is yes! Unlike most artificial sweeteners, which are made of chemicals, Stevia is actually an herb ...

Breast Feeding: Good for baby and good for mom! Research in the Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology shows women who breast feed for a year or more reduce their risk of heart disease by 10 ...

Eating Cheerios can reduce your cholesterol by 10 percent in a month. Here’s some good news! Eating a cereal you loved as a kid can help you be more healthy as an adult! Recent clinical studies ...

Women’s heart attack symptoms can be difficult to diagnose. My heart attack absolutely started out feeling like heart burn. I’ve experienced both severe heartburn and a heart attack and the pain ...

My speaker-pal and heart-sister Tracey Conway sent me this great information for all of us, like me, who are boarding a plane and worried about catching swine flu. Thanks Tracey! To all my ...

A new study conducted by the University of Michigan Cardiovascular Center suggests eating blueberries could indeed reduce belly fat and limit the risk of diabetes and metabolic syndrome. “The ...

Research in the Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology shows women who breast feed for a year or more reduce their risk of heart disease by 10%! “We have known for years that breastfeeding is ...

Fingernails can say many things about a woman. Well groomed, close clipped nails are a sign of a woman who works with her hands. A French manicure sends a message of refinement. Long red nails ...

The Mayo Clinic released The Essential Diabetes Book - a beautifully illustrated and easy to understand guide to preventing, controlling and living well with diabetes. If you struggle to ...

Being a grown-up can be lonely. So often we spend our days alone, even if we are surrounded by people. Taking the time to connect with people you care about in a positive way is very important to ...

Hunting down the cause of my flu-like symptoms, joint, and chest pain led me to an unusual discovery. I had drug induced lupus! It was five years after my heart attack and I had been feeling ...

According to the Healthy Mouth Healthy Body Resource Center, good oral health is essential to preventing heart disease and stroke. Yes, brushing your teeth and visiting your dentist reduces your ...

How do you know the difference between the side effects of your Beta Blocker medication and depression? Beta blockers—used to treat high blood pressure—limit the flow of adrenaline in your body ...

Researchers at Kaiser Permanente found people who are both obese and have a large belly in their 40s are three times more likely to experience dementia than those with a healthy weight and belly ...

Recharging is essential, but sometimes it is difficult to get the time you need. Protecting your “Me Time” is important! Our family recently took a sailing vacation in the British Virgin ...

A medical intern changed the course of Patty Borkowski’s life. During a routine check up she was examined by “an intern who was raring to go and practice being a doctor. He kept listening to my ...

Mmmmm… sounds good! Or maybe not. Hot liquids will cause chemicals from a Styrofoam or plastic cup to leach out. So unless you want chemicals along with your caffeine, it is best to choose ...

Yet, getting enough activity can be difficult when you spend your day at a desk or behind the wheel. The good news is a small amount of activity can make a difference in your health. A ...

Traveling can throw off your heart-healthy habits. Here are some tips to stay on track. Pack Snacks: Eating out can derail your healthy eating habits. Take along some whole grain cereal, nuts, ...

Women are great at managing other people’s stress, but are often lousy at managing our own. Perhaps it is because we feel guilty taking the time to indulge ourselves in even the most simple ...

A healthy weight is essential to heart health, but consuming diet foods and drinks may be working against you. Sweetness is a natural cue to the body, signaling incoming calories and the need to ...

After almost a month of travel and very little time at home, my office is a mess. I am overwhelmed by the amount of stuff collected on the top of my desk, floor of my office, and in my e-mail ...

Winter 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 ...

A recent study proved what we all know: people with healthy habits live longer. According to a Cambridge University Study, people who adopt four healthy habits live 14 years longer than those ...

We all know mammograms can detect early breast cancer, but did you know it could also predict early heart disease? Along with detecting a lump, mammograms can also detect calcium deposits in ...

Researchers at UCLA announced a strong link between anxiety and heart attacks. In other recent studies, job stress has been linked with second heart attacks and negative relationships have been ...

Do you feel like your projects, commitments, and obligations are pulling your attention away from what is really important? Are you wondering what the point of all of this running around ...

Being a grown-up can be lonely. So often we spend our days alone, even if we are surrounded by people. Yet, taking the time to connect with people you care about in a positive way is very ...