healthy living guide

Where are the best waterfalls around Western New York? When the weather is perfect outside whether it be a perfect Summer day or a beautiful Fall afternoon when there are so many colors, Western New York's list of waterfalls are home to some beautiful settings...

In your town there's probably a farmers market that you may have never been to. There are 7,500 farms in our area and according to Buffalo Spree: The best way that we, as consumers, can show our passion for better, fresher, locally grown produce, meat, and dairy products is to buy and eat them, nourishing our economy along with our bodies...

This looks like it will be so much fun! Introducing: The 2017 Undy Run/Walk Saturday, April 29 2017 Delaware Park Roswell Park invites you to come join them as we support the Colon Cancer Alliance for the 2017 Undy Run!  The day will help the Colon Cancer Alliance fund their mission to knock colon cancer out of the top 3 cancer killers. All...

If you or someone you know feels the need to speak with a mental health professional, you can contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. **SPOILERS AHEAD**   It's the most tweeted about show of 2017 (Variety) -- and while 13 Reasons Why receives critical acclaim, there's plenty more than just 13 reasons you should be watching this show with your teens. The r...

Did you have any idea how darn clever the good folks at Quaker Oats are???  I sure didn't.  So when I saw the dotted line, designating how much hot water I should pour into the cup, my life changed (???). Honestly though, if you WEREN'T aware of this perk, how many times have you had to either dump out some milky liquid because you added too much...or run ...

It's Tuesday which means I am forced to try something new.  Tony Tries has become somewhat of a revenge day for Val Townsend, as she gets to pick all of the things I need to try.  Today she took it easy on me, and I am sure glad she did.   I was...

It's a stressful world we live in and it's only getting worse.  Whether it's your job, kids, marriage, money, or favorite hometown sports teams, everything causes us stress. Unfortunately it is not going away.  We need to take steps to help curb it and focus our energy into relaxation.   ...

Sure, it's a made-up holiday, but it's got to do with food and slacking off at work. Who are we to judge? Today is National Make Lunch Count Day.  If you can count on one hand how many lunch-hours you've actually taken in the last few years, first, join the club, and second, listen up! ...

At the start of the new year, I made a resolution to lose weight. Lots of people do -- it's a common goal -- and it's also a tough one to follow through on.   What makes it easier is having some guidance and support. And while Tony wasn't much help (like that time he made me smell pizza while going through my detox week), I had an enormous amount of help from Spa 400 at Invision Heath's clinically

It's just another sign of the spring season in Buffalo! The second season of the Independent Health Reddy Bikeshare is ready to roll throughout the area! In the past week you probably saw the red kiosks being set up in the area. The kiosks will soon hold over 200 Reddy Bikes that will let patrons explore Buffalo on bikes. Las...

At the end of a hard workout, it's tempting to towel off and crawl back to your car as soon as possible.   However, skipping doing a cool-down at the end of a workout can have some negative consequences.   Going through a proper cool-down ensures better muscle recovery, and can prevent soreness that results from a build up of lactic acid in your muscles. It's als...

Many women seem to shy away from weight lifting for one reason...won't it make me bulky? Simply put, the answer is no! For a variety of reasons (lack of testosterone, among them), lifting weights will NOT make a woman bulky. What it will do, is build beautiful, lean muscle that will, in turn, raise your metabolism...