Category: Healthy Living
The Pros and Cons of Daily Aspirin
You may think taking a daily aspirin may help lower the risk of heart attacks, but a recent clinical study may change your perception of aspirin’s usage. Know the risks and speak with your provider to better understand if aspirin should be part of your daily routine.
How to Help Children Maintain a Healthy Weight
Education, compassion and encouragement are the best ways to prevent and reverse childhood obesity. Learn the causes of childhood obesity, what can be done to reverse it, and physical activity tips to help your young one grow up to be healthier.
Pop Quiz: Food Labels and Healthy Eating
How much do you understand about food and beverage labels and healthy eating? Test your knowledge here!
How to Overcome Sleep Anxiety and Insomnia
Do you have trouble sleeping? Learn what causes sleep anxiety and insomnia and how to fight back so you can get some sleep.
Tips for Reducing the Risk of Hip Fractures
Suffering a hip fracture is a significant life event. There are important basic measures that older adults can take to decrease their risk of hip fracture to avoid the pain, suffering and loss of mobility and independence that can follow.
Medical Nutrition Therapy for Diabetes Management
Are you managing your diabetes well? Could you do a little better? Medical Nutrition Therapy is a great way to optimize your diabetes care.
Pop Quiz: How Much Do You Know About the Health Benefits of Herbs and Spices?
Test your knowledge on the health benefits of herbs and spices with this quiz based on our “Cooking with Spices for Flavor and Health” article.
A Guide to Better Understanding Food Labels
Food labels provide important nutrition information. They can help you make better choices when shopping at the grocery store. Do you understand food and beverage labels?
The Surprising Connection Between Gratitude and Mental Health
If you’re feeling stressed or depressed, it can be hard to remember to feel grateful for the small (and large) blessings in your life. But regularly practicing gratitude can improve your mental health.
Food Safety: Keep Your Meals Safe and Delicious
Whether you’re throwing a neighborhood party, having an intimate dinner or eating alone, food safety helps make your meal memorable for all the right reasons.