March 23, 2020 by Amy Kimberlain
Stocking Up on Healthy, Flavorful Meals...
As the coronavirus continues to spread, so does the possibility of quarantining...
Going Green for Wellness at Wesley Matthews...
The color of the day at Wesley Matthews Elementary School was most definitely green. But it wasn’t necessarily to celebrate the Luck O’ the Irish...
March 17, 2017 / 1 min read
Roundup: Poor U.S. Diets Linked to Half...
Americans are not eating enough healthy foods, such as nuts and seeds, fruits and vegetables, and seafood rich with omega-3 fats. And too many are...
March 10, 2017 / 3 min read
Springing Forward: Tips to Avoid Sleep Deprivation
Sleep deprivation is a threat to public health, according to studies funded by the National Institutes of Health. And there’s no greater reminder of this...
March 9, 2017 / 3 min read
Tips on Controlling Portion Sizes
If you’ve been eating on the run or at restaurants, you’ve probably noticed that portion sizes have increased over the years. And so are Americans’...
March 6, 2017 / 2 min read
Binge Eating and Obesity
Binge eating is the most common eating disorder in the U.S. and is especially common in people who are obese.
March 2, 2017 / 2 min read
Treating High Cholesterol (Video)
Most people know that high cholesterol is bad for your heart. But many people may not realize they have borderline or high cholesterol levels, a...
February 27, 2017 / 2 min read
Roundup: U.S. Life Expectancy Lags Behind Other...
Although improving, Americans will continue to have one of the lowest life expectancies of any developed nation, a new study projects. American women will live...
February 24, 2017 / 3 min read
Hypertension: Logging Your Numbers Properly
If you’ve had your blood pressure taken at your doctor’s office and it was found to be normal, it is still important to keep track...
February 23, 2017 / 3 min read
Nutrition and Cancer: Diet Tips to Lower...
Many cancers diagnosed in the United States every year can be linked to body fatness, physical inactivity, excess alcohol consumption or poor nutrition -- which...
February 21, 2017 / 2 min read
Lower Back Pain: Physical Therapies Over Meds...
New guidelines from the American College of Physicians (ACP) emphasize that doctors should suggest prescription pain medicines only as a last resort after patients try...
February 17, 2017 / 3 min read
