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New Dietary Guidelines to Eating Healthier
Since 1980, the Dietary Guidelines have helped millions of Americans eat healthier. Updated every 5 years, the guidelines are packed with nutritional advice based on sound scientific data.
What’s Your Healthy Weight?
In today’s society, the media focus on celebrities and whether they lose or gain a pound, so it’s hard to grasp the idea of a healthy weight. Obesity is determined by percentage of body fat and weight, according to the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI). Having a large percentage of body fat, regardless of how […]
Baby’s First Winter: A Survival Guide
We tackle your worries about the cold season so you can keep your sweetie snuggly and healthy. My first child arrived in late December. It was freezing. There were snow and ice and atrocious windchills. The idea of venturing into the slippery, germ-infested cold with a newborn was not appealing. In fact, it terrified me. […]
Recipe: Stuffed Peppers with Fiery Mango Salsa
STUFFED PEPPERS (Gluten-Free) This meal is generally lightly seasoned, which allows each diner to add condiments to individual taste. Ingredients 4 large, square red, yellow, or green bell peppers (about 1-1/2 pounds total) 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 large clove garlic, minced 2 tablespoons minced onion 2 dried red chilies 1/2 cup diced tomatoes, peeled […]
A Simple Way to Keep the Flu Away
You can avoid the flu this season by taking 1 simple step: Get a flu shot. Unfortunately, some people think that getting a flu immunization is too much trouble or costs too much. Or, they are sure that a flu immunization will make them sick or make them more likely to catch the flu or […]
Losing Weight After Delivery
Eager to get back into shape now that you’re no longer pregnant? For long-term success – and to keep yourself feeling good along the way – keep these tips in mind. Don’t start dieting too soon Your body needs time to recover from labor and delivery. Give yourself until your six-week postpartum checkup before you […]
Sleep and Your Child
A good night’s sleep is as important to your child as a hearty breakfast. Without enough shut-eye, children are more likely to struggle with their school studies, do poorly on the playing field, and suffer depression. According to the National Sleep Foundation (NSF), children are getting less than the recommended amount of sleep over a […]
Men: Health Care Providers Are Good For Your Health
Men are missing the mark when it comes to managing their personal health. As a result, they are missing opportunities to find and deal with medical problems in their early stages. This is when many conditions are more treatable and less threatening to overall health.
Kids Can Have High Blood Pressure Too
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, affects about one in three adults in the U.S. But, this health problem doesn’t just affect adults.