8 Million Miles? That’s right. All in one year? Thaaaat’s right. Last week our PATH participants hit the 8 million mile mark together. How far IS that exactly? Well, it’s about 320 trips around the world. If we stood holding hands with our arms outstretched we’d need 8.5 billion people to make a chain that […]
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Egg-a-Licious!
By Gillian Pieper | Published:Satisfying your desire for a PATH to eating well. “Egg-a-licious!” You: Eggs are back! But, are they? The upside: the yolks are crammed with protein, B12, choline, selenium, lutein, antioxidants and Omega-3’s, says the Food Chemistry journal and Prevention (Oct., 2011). The downside: there remains an inescapable connection between egg yolks and high cholesterol, admonishes nutrition […]
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By Gillian Pieper | Published:Holidays are a great time to savor good memories and make new ones. To thwart holiday stress and keep the focus on the glass being half full, here are some questions to contemplate on your own or, better yet, with your loved ones: What’s your favorite holiday story? What’s your most treasured family moment (and, family is what […]
Read moreTaketh and Giveth Back!
By Gillian Pieper | Published:We hear that many friends who have successfully lost weight in the past year are a tad panicked about the upcoming holiday onslaught of feasts headed their way. You know how it goes… All that yummy stuff right under your nose and your pals acting as food pushers droning, “relax, it’s only once a year.” […]
Read moreHoliday Cravings? Imagine That!
By Gillian Pieper | Published:With the holidays upon us, the buzz is all about enjoying ourselves without overdoing it. A delicate balance, and no small task as fabulous foods now begin to taunt our senses and the holiday party train is en route to our hips! “Crave for a thing, you will get it. Renounce the craving, the object will […]
Read moreProgress Makes Perfect!
By Gillian Pieper | Published:Ashrita Furman. Who? You may have heard his name related to the Guinness Book of World Records. In fact, Furman holds the world record for the most world records. Twist your brain around that! He has achieved 364 world records in his adult lifetime. He also is the first to hold 100 records simultaneously. To […]
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By Gillian Pieper | Published:Do you love to sing in the car or shower? Do you tap your toes and drum your fingers without realizing it? Do you admit you love to make music no matter how off you might be? I admit I like the sound of my singing voice. Not enough to share it with others, but […]
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By Gillian Pieper | Published:In 1970, 270 people ran the first New York City Marathon for a $1 entry fee. Only 55 of those people actually finished, and the winning time was 2:31:38 by Gary Muhrcke of the US. Yesterday, over 47,000 people took up the charge 41 years later. Geoffrey Mutai of Kenya clocked in at 2:05:06 for […]
Read moreImmunity For All!
By Gillian Pieper | Published:Here comes the snow people! Winter is lurking all around, ready to pounce. Cold and flu symptoms are already on the rise. What can you do to stay out of the Ahh-choo fray? We’ve got three simple but poignant insights: 1) Hand washing. WAIT! Don’t groan. Nutrition Action Newletter (a great publication from the nonprofit […]
Read moreSafe and Savvy Ghoulies
By Gillian Pieper | Published:Welcome to Halloween! Safety is always on a parent’s mind as kids venture out into the confectionery abyss of the night. Let’s face it, kids are excited and often even a bit out of their minds. Can you blame them? I’m excited even in middle age! As you all go out, keep in mind the […]
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