General Health Articles from Weight Crafters
Why Florida is the #1 spot for your Weight Loss & Fitness Camp Destination
If you are considering attending a Fitness & Weight Loss Camp, we highly recommend Florida as the place to be. Get all the necessities and natural beauty without all of the high costs...
Your Body and You: Staying Fit Past 50
You can't change growing older - but you can manage the aging process. With the right adjustments to your daily lifestyle, you can take the bite out of turning 50. Or 60. Or even 70 and 80...
How sleep affects your weight, your health and your life
Sleep deprivation isn't just a convenient excuse when you get a case of the yawns. It's a genuine health condition that affects your body and your mind in significant ways. So before you set an extra alarm on your phone and stay up that extra hour playing video games or out with friends, take a minute and read on.
Surviving the Holidays
For many of us, the holiday season signals the beginning of a month-long event where the diet goes out the window and the calories don't count. Unfortunately, they do count - the average American will gain 5-9 pounds by New Years...
How Obesity Harms a Child's Body
More than a third of American children and adolescents were either overweight or obese as of 2012. In 2013, 42 million infants and young children worldwide were overweight or obese. At current rates of increase, this number is expected to reach 70 million by 2025.
Today's Kids May Live Shorter Lives than Their Parents
Alarming research shows that due to obesity, the next generation will probably be the first in American history to have more health problems and die younger than their parents.
The Top 12 Best Ways to Prevent Alzheimers Disease
Think diseases like Parkinsons, Alzheimers, dementia and others that afflict the elderly are inevitable? Think again - these simple lifestyle changes can cut your risks by up to 75%!
The Secret To Looking Younger Is Living Younger
We live in a world full of instant fixes. Usually these fixes come in bottles, foods, lotions, etc. But one fix doesn't come in a bottle - and it solves SO much more than you would think.
The Heart Of The Matter
Your spouse may not actually be trying to kill you - but according to a recent study, marriage quality can influence your risk of cardiovascular disease.
What Is A Healthy Lifestyle?
There is a lot of misconception in today's world that being part of a healthy lifestyle means going all out and either depriving yourself or over-exercising in order to 'look perfect'. Coming from a person who did it all, I can assure you that those things will not bring you a happy lifestyle.
Why You Need a Vacation
Although often considered a luxury, vacation time is important for overall health and well-being. Research shows long-term benefits of a vacation. Time off can help ease physical complaints, improve sleep quality, and enhance mood compared to a pre-vacation state.
An Effective Mindset
It's easy to get caught up in the trap of trying to drop as much weight as possible in as short amount of time as possible. There's nothing wrong with this, in theory, but let's not forget that it does no good to lose a bunch of weight only to gain it all back.
Don't Sweat The Small Stuff
Stressing out can cause people to gain weight. Stress causes an actual physical response in your body. When a threat is perceived, real or imagined, the body has an automatic defense mechanism.
10 Easy Family Fitness Ideas
The holiday season is quickly approaching, which means our focus is more on spending time with family and possibly less time at the gym. It's also a great time to change up (add to) your fitness routine.