FINANCIAL HEALTH Multi-level marketing companies, or MLMs, are companies that sell their products or services through person-to-person sales. People who join MLMs can make money by: * Selling the product or service to friends, family and other customers. * Earning more money if you get someone else to sign up as a representative or distributor […]
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SELF-CARE CORNER Taking a low dose aspirin every day can lower the chance of a heart attack. But that doesn’t mean that a daily aspirin is right for everyone. The National Institutes of Health says some people take aspirin each day – but they shouldn’t. The NIH has new guidelines about who should or should
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FINANCIAL HEALTH Many people wear contact lenses. But you don’t have to buy your contacts from your eye care provider. You can choose to get your contacts prescription from your provider and then shop around for lenses. Get an eye exam Before you go shopping for lenses, make sure your eyes are healthy. See your
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HEALTHY EATING When you’re trying to eat healthier, it helps to have goals. If you have clear goals for yourself, it’s easier to stick to your plan. Goals give you specific things to try for each day. Healthy eating goals need a few things to make them work. When you set a goal, make sure
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MEDICAL NEWS Sepsis can happen when a person has an infection like pneumonia, an infected cut in the skin or a urinary tract infection. Then, the body’s immune system releases a strong response that can get out of control. This immune response is so powerful that it can damage the body’s organs and cause blood
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HEALTHY EATING Ingredients * 2 cups fat-free or low-fat milk * 1 dash salt * 2 cups oats (quick-cooking) * 2 bananas (very ripe, mashed) * 2 tablespoons maple syrup * 2 tablespoons walnuts (chopped) Directions 1. In a small saucepan, combine milk and salt. Heat over medium heat until steaming hot but not boiling.
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HEALTHY EATING Ingredients * 10 ounces frozen broccoli * 2 cans stewed tomatoes, low sodium (about 30 oz) * 1 cup brown rice (cooked) * 1 can white beans (15 ounces, rinsed and drained) * Pepper (to taste) * Oregano, basil, or hot pepper (other spices to taste, optional) Directions 1. Combine stewed tomatoes and
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HEALTHY EATING Ingredients * 3 acorn squash (small) * 2 tablespoons orange juice * 1/4 cup honey * 2 tablespoons butter or margarine * nutmeg (1/8 teaspoon, optional) Directions 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. 2. Cut squash in half. Remove seeds and place halves cut side up in a shallow baking pan. 3. In
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HEALTHY EATING Ingredients For the Salad: * 2 canned pear halves * 6 cups mixed greens * 1/2 tablespoon Parmesan cheese * 1-1/3 cups carrots, grated * 3 tablespoons walnuts For the Dressing: * 1/4 cup pear juice * 1/4 teaspoon each of cider vinegar, honey, dijon mustard, and olive oil * 1 dash salt
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HEALTHY EATING Ingredients 1/2 cup corn (fresh cooked or frozen) 1 can black beans (15 ounce, drained and rinsed) 1 cup tomatoes (fresh, diced) 1/2 cup onion (diced) 1/2 cup green pepper (diced) 2 tablespoons lime juice 2 garlic cloves (finely chopped) 1/2 cup Picante sauce Directions 1. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl.
