Did you make a New Year's resolution to stay healthy? Many people do and it's a great way to begin the new year. Unfortunately, sometimes our goals for diet or exercise seem to evaporate even before January is over. Perhaps all that's needed is a little extra boost on HOW to improve your health and maintain it at optimum levels.

Who am I? Where am I going? What am I doing? What_s the meaning of life? If you_re an adult male over the age of thirty-five or forty, you may have asked yourself those very questions. Counselor Stephen Arterburn provides guidance through the midlife crises.

Cardiologist Dr. James Marcum addresses some of the questions listeners have posted on the heartwiseministsries.org Website; questions concerning taking supplements, dealing with atrial fibrillation, overcoming anxiety, and many others.

Sometimes, you just got to go home again. But that doesn_t mean you have to leave behind excellent sources of information and guidance when it comes to healthy living. Kathleen Braun explains. (filledwithplenty@gmail.com)

If you find yourself with a bit of extra time during the holiday season, why not listen to a free podcast featured on LifeTalk? Or even listen while you're doing other things. A number of our popular programs on LifeTalk Radio are also available as on-demand podcasts.

_Fatherlessness now defines American life and culture._ Pastor, educator, attorney, and broadcaster Charles Crismier discusses the role fathers play in the well-being of their children. (www.saveus.org)

For most, eating food is a natural, comfortable, enjoyable thing to do. But for others, food isn_t something to be savored. Nutritionist Tammy Beasely explores the dangers of eating disorders. (www.castlewoodtc.com)

Our body_s inner workings run on chemistry and chemical reactions. If these reactions malfunction, the results aren_t pleasant. Dr. James Marcum reveals some dangers and solutions.

The world_s growing obsession with fast, processed foods is killing more people than any war. Dr. Joel Fuhrman talks about his latest book and how we need to learn from the past and help shape the future for everyone in our community. (www.drfuhrman.com)

There are items we may willingly be putting into our bodies that can do us some serious harm_and we may not know it. Dr. Michael Greger reveals some common_and sometimes not-so-common substances that we should seriously avoid. (www.nutritionfacts.org)

We have met the enemy, and it is_food! Often, what we place in their stomachs is far from healthy. The reasons we do it can be unhealthy as well. Melainie Rogers, a certified eating disorder registered dietitian talks about food and motivation.

Death waits at the end of every human journey. But that fact doesn_t make the loss of someone we love any easier to bear. Or does it? Author and professional counselor Yvonne Ortega shares her experience of living with grief. (www.yvonneortega.com)

If you think you_re under a lot of pressure, you_re right. Normal blood pressure in our bodies keeps things moving. Lack of pressure means we_re dead. But, too much pressure? Dr. James Marcum provides insights into how to keep this dangerous condition at bay.

“I didn’t sign up for this!” These unspoken words are more than likely on the lips of many people who have found themselves playing the role of caregiver in the saga of their lives. Counselor June Hunt shares how we can transform that responsibility from prison to privilege.

The Bible offers amazing insights into how the Creator designed us to live healthfully. His Biblical Prescriptions are just as valid and needed today as they were in the Garden of Eden. Dr. James Marcum, founder director of Heartwise Ministries, offers scientific evidence that proves that our Creator knew and knows best. www.BiblicalPrescriptionsForLife.com

Adults in the United States spend more than half of their waking hours at work. But, workplaces aren_t always healthy places. This is made evident_in part_by the growing health crisis and escalating health care costs in this country. Susan Levin offers solutions. (www.pcrm.org)

_As long as we have breath, there_s hope we can move from broken to beautiful._ This is the theme of a series of books written by Yvonne Ortega as she attempts to move us all from the first to the second. On this program, she examines the beauty of forgiveness. (hopefortheheart.org)

If you_re a frequent listener to this program, you know we_ve identified two broad types of diseases that can mess up our lives_acute and chronic. Dr. James Marcum, founder_director of Heartwise Ministries, examines both in detail.

You and I are only 10 percent human. The rest? Meghan Jardine of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine explains that our other 90 percent needs just as much attention as our human part. Ignoring either can create dangerous health issues. (pcrm.org)

We as a society just can_t leave well enough alone. We_re not satisfied to be overweight, under-energized, or to sit back and allow our planet to pay the price for a _well enough_ way of eating. If that describes you, Kathy Freston says you just may be a _wellness activist._ (kathyfreston.com)

We_ve all felt that nagging feeling that life isn_t exactly turning out as we wanted it to. We feel out of control, out of sorts, sometimes out of mind. But, according to Dr. Gary Lovejoy, we may need to shift our perspective to get us through.

Diet, exercise, nutrition, and all of the other _Biblical Prescriptions_ are important. But, if we ever need to walk through the doors of a hospital, it_s nice to know that science has been busy. Dr. James Marcum, founder director of Heartwise Ministries explains.

You want to be healthy. You_re willing to make the necessary sacrifices to accomplish your goal. But, what sacrifices work and which ones don_t? Dr. Hans Diehl, founder of the Complete Health Improvement Program, provides timely insights into the journey. (chiphealth.com)

Are you living at your peak level? Is life a pain or a joy? Do you feel terrific or desire to feel better?  Heartwise is created by a physician, cardiologist, author and popular speaker: Dr. James Marcum. This lively broadcast provides you with truth, love and healing. It includes interviews with special guests, health professionals and experts.{...}

It leaves scars that can last a lifetime, and it_s on the rise. Around 2000 children each year die in their homes from it. Dr. Gregory Jantz, founder of The Center, A Place of HOPE, shares insights from his latest book on child abuse and healing its health-destroying scars. (aplaceofhope.com)

Many suggest that a healthy lifestyle requires an annual physical exam and checkup. Is this the best route to take according to the latest studies? Dr. Michael Greger is the driving force behind nutritionfacts.org, specializing in nutrition, food safety, and public health. (nutritionfacts.org)