As a dietitian, I am well aware that grocery shopping can be an intimidating and overwhelming experience for many people. For example, many of my patients don’t know where to begin when in the grocery store and aren’t sure which foods to add to their cart. Plus, with seemingly endless food choices available —[…]
This summer, you can make most any meal diabetes-friendly — fast. It may be as easy as portion control, or as simple as getting more whole grains. Here’s how you can help keep blood sugar stable and enjoy yourself, too. Summer’s all about parties. This year, you can make most any meal diabetes-friendly – fast. It[…]
Physical activity can promote a sense of purpose in life, creating a virtuous cycle that keeps you moving. Our exercise habits may influence our sense of purpose in life and our sense of purpose may affect how much we exercise, according to an interesting new study of the reciprocal effects of feeling your life has meaning[…]
Exercise is just as good for the brain as it is for the body, a growing body of research is showing. And one kind in particular—aerobic exercise—appears to be king. “Back in the day, the majority of exercise studies focused on the parts of the body from the neck down, like the heart and lungs,” says[…]
When’s the last time you changed out your smoke alarms, extension cords, and pillows? See if any of these household items are risking your safety or health. Sponges It doesn’t take long for sponges to become a hotbed of bacteria. They can spread germs to your hands and then to your food. Or if[…]
Insulin is an important hormone that controls many bodily processes. However, problems with this hormone are at the heart of many modern health conditions. Insulin resistance, in which your cells stop responding to insulin, is incredibly common. In fact, over 32.2% of the U.S. population may have this condition. Depending on the diagnostic criteria, this[…]
Earth Day 2021 Every April 22, we celebrate Earth Day! Whether it’s a walk through the woods, picking up litter (while walking!), or buying more Earth-friendly products, here are 10 ways that you can help to care for your planet—plus some absolutely beautiful poetic verse to inspire you! The “green things growing” whisper me Of[…]
Do Not Put Toxic Things Into Your Body Many things people put in their bodies are downright toxic. Some, such as cigarettes, alcohol and abusive drugs, are also highly addictive, making it hard for people to give them up or avoid them. If you have a problem with one of these substances, then diet and[…]
Heart disease is the leading cause of the death in the United States. It is also a major cause of disability. There are many things that can raise your risk for heart disease. They are called risk factors. Some of them you cannot control, but there are many that you can control. Learning about them can[…]
What is Cardiac Arrest? Cardiac arrest is the abrupt loss of heart function in a person who may or may not have been diagnosed with heart disease. It can come on suddenly or in the wake of other symptoms. Cardiac arrest is often fatal if appropriate steps aren’t taken immediately. More than 356,000 cardiac arrests occur[…]