Tag: Health Awareness
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.
5 Things to Know About Weight Gain During Perimenopause
Perimenopause can lead to weight gain, so it’s important to understand how your body is changing and what to do to maintain good health.
Tackling Senior Loneliness
When you think about things that impact your health, smoking, eating unhealthy foods and not getting enough exercise may come to mind. But loneliness can also hurt your health. Finding ways to combat senior loneliness is an important part of staying healthy as you age.
Diabetes in Children: What Parents Should Know
The number of children diagnosed with diabetes in the United States grows every year. Parents can help manage diabetes in children by understanding the diagnosis and helping their kids make healthy lifestyle changes.
Treatments with Tails: The Healing Powers of Pet Therapy
For many people, spending time with a therapy dog or other trained animal can not only be calming but also provide other physical and mental healing benefits. Learn more about the many benefits of pet therapy.