BE FIT Active video games, also known as “exergames,” are not the perfect solution to getting the nation moving, but they can play a role in getting some people up off the couch and moving right in front of it. Michigan State University researchers reviewed published research of studies of these games and say that […]
SELF-CARE CORNER The excitement of football, and even the activities and feelings of anticipation leading up to games, can be unhealthy in ways many do not realize, according to Jody Gilchrist, a cardiac nurse practitioner at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Critical matchups, tight games, and crushing defeats can trigger adrenaline that reduces blood
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HEALTHY EATING Eating healthy foods high in iron may help you avoid getting iron-deficiency anemia. Many delicious foods are good sources of iron. The best animal sources of iron include: * Beef or chicken liver * Lean beef * Chicken * Turkey * Oysters Good plant food sources of iron include: * Beans and lentils
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BE FIT We know exercise is healthy. But, without motivation, it’s hard to get started. Try these tips to get excited about working out, to get going and to stay with it. *Set goals you can achieve.Try 20 minutes of exercise, 3 days per week. Once you’ve mastered that habit, move it up to 30.
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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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WORK LIFE Try these before-bed snacks to help you drift off to dreamland. Each of them contains natural chemicals that may help you wind down. Don’t eat too much: a heavy snack may actually keep you awake. Source: National Sleep Foundation © American Institute for Preventive Medicine
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HEALTHY EATING Make more than you need and freeze foods in portion sizes for future meals. Here’s how according to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension specialists: STEP 1. Cool foods “slightly” at room temperature before refrigeration. A food does not need to be completely cool before it is refrigerated. To help it cool slightly before
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HEALTHY EATING Ingredients 1 cup apple slices 1 cup banana slices 1 cup pear slices 1 cup grapes 1 cup strawberries 1 cup melon slices 1/2 cup yogurt, nonfat plain 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1/3 cup peanut butter Directions 1. Prepare fruit by washing and slicing, if necessary. 2. Arrange fruit on a plate around a
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