HEALTHY EATING Edible seeds can play an important part in the human diet, not only because they’re nutritious, but they can also add appearance, texture, and taste to a variety of foods. Experts at the Institute of Food Technologists provide a short lesson in popular seeds: Seed: Chia Origin:Mexico, Central America Taste:Mild, slightly nutty Uses:Cookies, […]
HEALTHY EATING Ingredients 2 potatoes (medium, sliced) 2 cups carrot (sliced) 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 cup onion (sliced) 1 pound ground beef (browned & drained) 1-1/2 cups green beans 1 can tomato soup Directions Lightly oil or spray baking dish with cooking spray. Layer ingredients in the order given. Cover. Bake at 350ºF for
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MEDICAL NEWS Sepsis is among the top causes of disease-related death in our country, killing about 200,000 people each year. Actress Patty Duke’s recent death from sepsis brought more attention to this dangerous disease. It’s important to know the signs of sepsis so you can seek emergency medical care for this serious condition. Early treatment
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BE FIT “What’s your New Year’s resolution?” It’s a question many people hear – and ask – when Jan. 1 approaches. But, after a couple of weeks of hard work, life often interferes and that resolution gets forgotten. But what if you could stick with that resolution this year? Try these tips from the American
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HEALTHY EATING About 75% of the total sodium (salt) you get in your diet comes from sodium already in packaged and restaurant foods, not from the salt shaker, said an FDA deputy commissioner. That makes it very difficult for you to reduce your sodium intake because the foods you have available to you in the
WELL-BEING Leaving your toothbrush out on the bathroom counter subjects it to picking up all kinds of yucky germs, not only your own but those from others, and we’re talking about fecal coliforms (you can guess what those are). Toilet flushing or just being around other people’s poor hygiene can contaminate the toothbrushes. Tooth brushes
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BE FIT If shin splints are keeping you from making the most of your runs this spring, you’re not alone. Shin splints-pain in the front of the lower legs-is common among those who exercise regularly. This ailment especially affects runners. According to Dr. Matthew Silvis, associate professor of family medicine and orthopedics at Penn State
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SELF-CARE CORNER Shingles is a painful viral infection that affects 30% of Americans every year. It is caused by Varicella Zoster virus, the same virus that causes chicken pox. The outbreak occurs mostly in people 50 years of age and older. The virus can lie dormant in the nerve tissue of the body for many
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FAMILY LIFE Kids dangling over shopping carts reaching for candy, standing up, and riding underneath. Every 22 minutes a child goes to the ER with a shopping cart-related injury. A study in Clinical Pediatrics found that falls from a shopping cart accounted for the majority of injuries for children up to 4 years old, followed
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FINANCIAL HEALTH Using your computer, tablet or smartphone to shop can be quick and convenient. But, the internet is full of websites that aren’t trusted places to shop. To keep your personal information and money safe, follow these steps before you shop online: *Use major companies that you know.Look for a company address, phone number,
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