The Expanding Waistline
Who is to Blame? According to the CDC, obesity is now the #1 health threat in the United States. The epidemic now affects more than 60 percent of Americans. Restaurant industry experts said that consumers have a personal responsibility for the foods they select to eat while dining out. The also said most menus now … Continue Reading
Nutrition and Diet
Holiday Toy Safety
SafetySelecting Safe Toys for Your Child As families gather for the holidays, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers that dangerous children’s products may still be in their homes. Grandparents dust off old playpens; older children often share their toys with younger relatives; and keepsakes are stored in old cedar chests. The … Continue Reading
Holiday Food Safety
Safety, WellnessOut with the Old, In with the New: Home Food Safety Traditions Reckless Thawing Old Habit: More than one out of four Americans admit to thawing their frozen turkey or other main meat dish on the kitchen counter, in the oven or even under hot water in the kitchen sink. New Tradition:To present the spread … Continue Reading
Recipe: Cooking a Healthy Turkey
Nutrition and DietRoasted Turkey with Balsamic Brown Sugar Sauce Dietitian’s Tip Instead of adding fat during cooking and serving the turkey covered with gravy, this roasted bird is complemented with a refreshing, aged Italian vinegar-brown sugar sauce. Serves 10 Ingredients 1 whole turkey (about 15 pounds), thawed 1 tablespoon olive oil 4 springs of fresh rosemary 3 … Continue Reading
Cold or Flu? What to do?
Health and HealthcareTried-and-true home remedies can help you feel better when you find yourself “under the weather” with a cold or the flu. And a few over-the-counter medications can help relieve nasty symptoms. The first question is; do you have a cold or the flu? Chances are, if you had a flu shot, you don’t have influenza. … Continue Reading
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Prescription Drug Take Back Day
Did you know that rates of prescription drug abuse in the U.S. are alarmingly high? More Americans currently abuse prescription drugs than the number of those using cocaine, hallucinogens, and heroin combined. And did you know that studies show that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including the home … Continue Reading
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Fruit for Healthy Living
As anyone with diabetes knows, eating lots of fruit can raise your blood sugar levels. The sweet taste is a reward that often encourages us to eat more. We are encouraged to have at least four servings each day, not including juice, and most fruits will be converted into blood sugar. Knowing the right amount … Continue Reading
Nutrition and Diet
8 Easy Ways to Exercise
If you are finding that you don’t have enough time to exercise due to a busy work or home life, there are techniques that you can use throughout the day that will accelerate your weight loss. Most of these can be done just about anywhere and only require a few extra minutes. 1. Take the … Continue Reading
Fitness and Exercise
Breast Cancer Awareness
An Early Detection Plan should include: All Ages: Recording personal exams, mammograms and doctors’ appointments on a calendar or in a detailed file. Maintain a healthy weight, following a low-fat diet, getting regular exercise, quitting smoking and reducing alcohol consumption. Beginning at age 20: Performing breast self-exams and looking for any signs of change. Age 20 … Continue Reading
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