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- Inoculations June 27, 2013
Vaccinations are a vital part of preventive health maintenance beginning in infancy. Some vaccines that we received as children should be repeated in adulthood, and there are others that are specifically targeted for diseases that adults become susceptible to ... Continue Reading
- Organic Labeling April 27, 2013
Organic food, once only available in health food stores, is now a mainstay in most grocery chains across the country. What does “organic” really mean? Are organic foods really healthier?
In the United States, organic products must adhere to strict production ... Continue Reading
- Eyes – In Focus April 27, 2013
It is safe to assume that many readers of this newsletter put on their reading glasses first! For most of us, vision changes seem to be noticed in our 40’s. We may have first noticed ... Continue Reading
- Healthy Snacks January 27, 2013
Just when the holiday season is over—we’re back on track with healthy eating and an exercise routine—Super Bowl Sunday arrives and often derails our best intentions.
After Thanksgiving, Super Bowl Sunday is the day that Americans consume the most ... Continue Reading
- Diet Soda January 27, 2013
Diet sodas have become a popular alternative to high-calorie, sugar-laden beverages. According to the University of Texas Health Science Center, 59% of adult Americans report drinking diet soda regularly, to assist with weight control by decreasing calories and to reduce sugar consumption. However, ... Continue Reading
- Brain Health and Exercise January 27, 2013
Everyone knows the correlation between physical activity and good health. Now, exciting new research supports the link between a physically active lifestyle and brain cognition… and even longevity!
Researchers at the ... Continue Reading
- Wine and Spirits – Are There Any Benefits? August 27, 2012
Does enjoying a glass of wine or beer fit into a healthy lifestyle? Does white wine have the same heart-healthy benefits as red wine? Do “clear” alcoholic beverages equate to fewer calories? Which drinks contain the least alcohol? Up-to-the-minute facts as we know ... Continue Reading
- Osteoporosis – Can you avoid the break? August 27, 2012
One in two women over the age of 50 will break a bone due to osteoporosis. The National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) reports that by 2020, half of all male and female Americans over the age ... Continue Reading
- Skin Spots – What are they telling you? July 27, 2012
Summer weather means a change in our clothing to more abbreviated attire that exposes our skin, giving us the opportunity to take a better look at ourselves. Sometimes we’re surprised at ... Continue Reading
- Soy – A Healthy Protein Alternative June 27, 2012
Tofu, edamame and soy milk, to name a few, are food derivatives from the soybean. Long a food staple in Asian diets, soy has gained popularity in the United States as a plant-based protein alternative to animal protein.
Proteins are essential for ... Continue Reading