How many all-nighters do you think you’ll pull this finals season? The ideal would be none; however, these last couple weeks are filled with exams, projects and papers, which, like it or not, need to...

Chocolate, ice cream, mashed potatoes and pasta — those are some of the things we as Americans tend to think of as comfort foods, and they’re what we tend to turn to when we’re feeling stressed...

Between the South Beach Diet, Atkins, Weight Watchers, the Mediterranean Diet and the newer Paleo Diet, it’s hard to keep up with the latest craze. Yet, research done by the Centers for Disease Control...

If you’ve ever stopped at your grocery store for a sub or split a pizza with your friends on movie night, you’ve eaten gluten. It’s a plant protein that’s found in all sorts of grains, serving...

In many parts of the world, vegetarianism is largely cultural or economical. While in the United States, it is one of the biggest health trends of the decade. Six to eight million adults no longer eat...

As fall runs its course, avoiding the sniffles and a sore throat should be the first thing on a person’s mind. The flu is back and ready to attack; however, with a variety of home remedies to naturally...

The time for trick-or-treating and costume parties is upon us. The good news is, when it comes to shopping for Halloween costumes this year, there are plenty of options in Fort Myers. The top two place...

Feeling droopy, stressed and out of shape? Believe it or not, skipping breakfast in the morning can play a huge impact on your health, or even worse, the aching of your body. Many college students say...

In the fast-paced world of college courses, club meetings and socializing, sometimes we forget to relax and take time for ourselves. Some people light candles, put on soothing music or take a long nap....

Approximately 500 athletes from around the state flocked to Germain Arena the weekend of June 20-21 to compete in Fit Nation Magazine’s second annual Thunderdome competition. The competition mimicked...

I went Paleo recently, after hearing some of my friends raving about the new fad diet and literally calling it "life." Letting excitement get the better of me, I jumped right onto the bandwagon. I went...