HEALTHY EATING Ingredients 1 cup sweet potato, cooked, mashed 1/2 cup banana (about 2 small), mashed 1 cup evaporated skim milk 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar 2 egg yolks (or 1/3 cup egg substitute*), beaten 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup raisins 1 tablespoon sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon As needed, nonstick cooking spray Directions 1. […]
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BE FIT Golf doesn’t hold the same kind of injury risk as high-impact sports such as football or hockey. But the repetitive motion and twisting of the spine can set the stage for potential injuries that may be underestimated for this low-impact lifetime sport. Mike Markee, instructor of physical therapy and athletic training at Saint
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WELL-BEING Do you find your mornings feel rushed and stressful? There are some things you can do to make them better. A few simple steps can help your mornings go more smoothly. Get up at the same time each day. Having a regular wake-up time sets your body’s internal clock. This helps you fall asleep
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MEDICAL NEWS More than two out of every five middle and high school students who smoke report using either flavored little cigars or flavored cigarettes, according to a report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The study, based on data from a 2011 National Youth Tobacco Survey, is CDC’s first attempt to
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HEALTHY EATING What we view as the sense of taste is actually a combination of smell, taste, and texture, with smell playing a major role. A single taste bud can have dozens of receptor cells that send signals of sour, sweet, salty, and bitter through nerve channels to the brain. The tongue is covered with
HEALTHY EATING A picnic in the park can be great fun for everyone, but it’s important to assure your food arrives safely along with your family and guests. Follow smart food packing guidelines, say the experts at the Institute of Food Technologists. Keep meats, including lunch meats and raw meats, cheeses, and condiments cold in
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BE FIT If you want good health, a long life, and feel your best well into old age, the most important thing you can do is strength training, said Dr. Brett Osborn, author of Get Serious, A Neurosurgeon’s Guide to Optimal Health and Fitness. “Our ability to fight off disease resides in our muscles,” Dr.
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HEALTHY EATING Cookies, cake, and candy – we all know which foods are high in sugar. Or do we? The average American is consuming too much sugar today, and the American Heart Association says this is hurting us. Sugar is loaded with calories, which can cause weight gain and heart problems. A high-sugar diet can
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HEALTHY EATING Ingredients Juice from 1 orange 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon honey 1 teaspoon mustard Kosher salt (optional) and freshly ground black pepper 1 skinless salmon fillet (6-ounce) 1/4 cup whole-wheat linguine 6 asparagus spears (chopped) 1/4 medium onion (chopped) 1 clove minced garlic 4 sprigs fresh parsley (leaves removed and chopped)
MEDICAL NEWS Before taking a daily vitamin or dietary supplement, you might want to think about what you’re really consuming, suggests a Kansas State University human nutritionist. “Supplements are not regulated by the Food and Drug Administration like other drugs are regulated, which is something I think a lot of people don’t realize,” said Brian
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