BE FIT You’re hearing more about sports-related concussions. Why? Because there are simply more of them. Like 3 million each year, says the CDC. Does anyone suspected of having a concussion need a CT or MRI scan right away? Dr. Howard Derman, director of the Methodist Concussion Center in Houston, explains. While there is damage […]
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SELF-CARE CORNER Sitting for extended periods can raise the chances of developing cancer even for people who exercise regularly, says recent research. In response to these findings, fitness experts at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center share advice on how to get moving in minutes. “Taking just one- to two-minute breaks from sitting
HEALTHY EATING Botanically speaking, mushrooms are not a vegetable, but a type of fungi. However, this doesn’t make them any less nutritious. In fact, mushrooms have some important nutrients and health benefits. Mushrooms love the sun Vitamin D has been a hot topic lately in nutrition news. Some research suggests the nutrient may help prevent
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HEALTHY EATING When it comes to eating right, it’s easy to get frustrated. It seems there’s always a new diet in the news, telling you to avoid certain foods or only eat certain things. How do you know what works and what’s just a fad? Every five years, the U.S. Department of Agriculture issues new
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BE FIT So you want to be physically active, but something is holding you back. Figure out what’s standing in your way, and then clear a path because you can make regular physical activity part of your life, says the government’s Weight-control Information Network (WIN). Excuse #1: I’m too busy to exercise because I have
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BE FIT Think of your next exercise workout as a “fun run” or as a well-deserved break, and you’ll eat less afterward. By thinking of it as exercise or as a workout, you’ll later eat more dessert and snacks to reward yourself. These new findings from the Cornell Food and Brand Lab involved two studies
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HEALTHY EATING Don’t settle for a restaurant smoothie that likely has loads of added sugar and very little nutrition. Instead, use this formula to make your own smoothies at home. All you need is a blender or juicer and the fresh ingredients you enjoy. Have fun with it and try different ingredients each time until
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HEALTHY EATING You don’t have to become a vegetarian to enjoy a meatless meal. Try working more meatless meals into your week, suggests the Recipe Doctor, Elaine Magee, MPH, RD, author of Food Synergy. * Substitute a soy “meat” product for the meat ingredient in casseroles, stews, tacos, and chili. * Break out a can
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BE FIT Tis the season to-get active. Here are a few activities and steps suggested by the government’s “Let’s Move” initiative for active families: * Give children toys that encourage physical activity such as balls, kites, and jump ropes. * Encourage children to join a sports team or try a new physical activity. * Limit
HEALTHY EATING Reusable grocery totes are popular. They’re an eco-friendly choice to carry groceries. But only 15% of Americans regularly wash their tote bags, thus creating a breeding zone for harmful bacteria, according to a survey by the Home Food Safety program. For example, juices from raw meat or germs from unclean objects can come
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