Tracy Shawn: How Social Networks Influence Weight and Well-Being

Study shows why it's important to take in the positive, and give out the positive By Tracy Shawn, Noozhawk Columnist | Published on 10.11.2012 10:24 a.m.     Researchers … [Read more...]

Tracy Shawn: Healthy Choices to Help Nourish Your Heart

There are ways to mitigate the major risk factors for heart disease that are beyond our control By Tracy Shawn, Noozhawk Columnist | Published on 08.01.2012 4:56 … [Read more...]

Tracy Shawn: How to Boost Your Bliss with Food

Tracy Shawn A varied nutrient-rich diet will help increase both overall physical and mental health By Tracy Shawn, Noozhawk Columnist | Published on … [Read more...]

Tracy Shawn: How to Conquer Sugar Cravings

By Tracy Shawn, Noozhawk Columnist   Breakfast, exercise and healthy snacking can help kick the habit of quick-fix energy     We’re hardwired to crave sweets, and once we … [Read more...]

Walking Away from Anxiety

Anxiety. The very word makes me tense, fretful, neurotic. It pinches a personal nerve as I have suffered from both chronic and acute apprehension. (And I’m not just talking about the normal, everyday … [Read more...]

How to (Finally!) Finish Your Novel by Tracy Shawn

No matter if you’ve just started writing your novel or muddling though the middle of it, the thought of finally typing “The End” might very well feel like some far-off fantasy that’ll never … [Read more...]

Tracy Shawn: Miracle Foods to Lose Weight, Slow Aging and Fight Disease

For the full benefit, feast on fruits, vegetables, whole grains and proteins By Tracy Shawn, Noozhawk Columnist | Published on 02.27.2012     The right foods may help you … [Read more...]

Tracy Shawn: New Year Inspirations for Healthy Weight Loss

Resolve to take better care of yourself with action, heart and mind One of America’s most common New Year’s resolutions is to lose weight. Yet the day-to-day decisions that make this resolution … [Read more...]

How to Deal with Difficult People

We all have difficult people in our lives. We itch to confront them, but know from experience that they’ll only turn things around if we try. Yet what good does it do anyone to stand mute when the … [Read more...]

Tracy Shawn: Four Sure-Fire Ways to Combat Holiday Weight Gain

Between Thanksgiving and New Year's is it possible to actually lose weight? As a matter of fact, yes By Tracy Shawn, Noozhawk Columnist | Published on 11.23.2011 We all know what packs on … [Read more...]