You most likely have heard health and wellness buzzwords being tossed around by friends and colleagues such as BMI, body mass index, basal metabolic rate, or body fat percentage. You may not really understand what they mean or how they can help you live a healthier and happier life.

The two most common preventable causes of death in the United States are probably two of the hardest health conditions to treat – tobacco abuse and obesity. These two conditions are very complex and multifactorial with psychological and physical components. The saying goes that bad habits are hard to break...

It is no mystery that the healthier you are the better you feel. Not only do you feel better, you also look better, and these positive effects transfer to every part of your day to day activities. Despite this common sense knowledge and increased prevalence of health food stores and local gyms, not everyone understands the initial steps they can take to get on the road to healthier and happier living.