HEALTHY EATING The holiday season is usually associated with a lot of unhealthy, rich foods and sweets. The result of eating too much of these treats is often weight gain. A study in the New England Journal of Medicine found that people gained weight within 10 days of a national holiday, and it took several […]
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HEALTHY EATING Be sure to double-check for hidden gluten on any packaged foods or seasonings you add! Ingredients 1 cauliflower, stemmed and roughly chopped 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for drizzling 1 tablespoon minced onion 2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced 1 teaspoon dried oregano 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup shredded low-fat mozzarella
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MEDICAL NEWS You’d never suspect it from the growing number of gluten-free items on supermarket shelves, but only one in about every 133 people has celiac disease. This genetic autoimmune disorder causes the body to react negatively to the intake of gluten, a protein found in wheat, rye, barley, and their byproducts. It is estimated
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WELL-BEING Go4Life® is an exercise and physical activity campaign from the National Institute on Aging at NIH for people 50-plus. It is designed to help them fit exercise and physical activity into daily life. Go4Life® is based on research which shows that exercise can help prevent many of the chronic conditions and disability linked with
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WELL-BEING Your nighttime habits may be hurting your morning routine. Many electronic devices, such as smartphones, computers and tablets, give off blue light. This type of light boosts energy – and can interfere with sleep. If you wake up feeling groggy in the morning, try shutting off the electronics two to three hours before bedtime.
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HEALTHY EATING Try these time-saving tips to make eating healthier simpler for you and your family, says Penny Kris-Etherton, PhD, RD, professor of nutrition at Penn State University. Plan out 2 to 4 weeks of healthy meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.Sit down and map out meals that include your family’s heart-healthy favorites. Update your
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HEALTHY EATING To stock your kitchen with whole grains and fiber-containing foods from cupboard to refrigerator to freezer, use this handy list to get started, suggests Anita Kobuszewski, RD, author of Food: Field to Fork, How to Grow Sustainably, Shop Wisely, Cook Nutritiously, and Eat Deliciously. She reminded, “Remember-nutrition doesn’t begin until the food passes
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WELL-BEING You may already know stress can take a toll on your health. The American Psychological Association says high stress can lead to heart problems, stomach issues, headaches, and more. One of the best ways to combat stress is to find time for yourself. Doing things you enjoy will help you lower stress levels and
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WELL-BEING Uncle Sam may actually owe you money. How? If the government owes you money, and you do not collect it, it becomes unclaimed money. This can happen because of bank or credit union closures, investment funds, pensions, tax refunds, or savings bonds, among others. But before you assume that there has to be unclaimed
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BE FIT Regular exercise improves your physical and mental health in many ways. Despite its benefits, exercise can be hard to fit into a busy schedule. But no matter how busy your life is, there are ways to make physical activity a part of your routine. Try these small steps to work toward a more
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