Strokes are the fourth-leading cause of death and the leading cause of serious disability in the United States. Even so, the majority of people know very little about these debilitating events—and fewer realize they might just be at risk. “Half…
If you are making positive lifestyle changes in order to improve your nutrition and overall health, don’t allow portion sizes to derail your efforts to make smarter food choices. Sometimes a visual reminder makes all the difference! What does a…
How’s your skin feeling after facing sub-zero temperatures and howling wind chills? If the answer is “not great,” you are not alone. Wintry conditions can make even the most hydrated person prone to irritated skin. Josh Ellison, MD, with Memorial…
Healthy eating requires planning and persistence – but it doesn’t have to be difficult. Use these 10 tips to help you establish healthy routines and stick with them. Don’t skip meals. Our bodies and brains need calories on a routine…
Does your to-do list continue from one day to the next? Are you still thinking about that project you wanted to start a couple of months ago? In the words of Mark Twain, “Never put off ’til tomorrow what you…
Reason #10 – For your children or family members who depend upon you. Making your health a priority helps you to participate more in the lives of your children and family members. Reason #9 – For your significant other who…
When the holidays roll around at the end of the year, many of us give in to all-or-nothing thinking when it comes to the food we eat. Finding balance is a challenge with all the holiday parties and family gatherings…
It’s that time of year when everything appears to be “holly and jolly,” but it’s not all holly and jolly for some. Many people become stressed in December because of the holidays and everything that comes with it – busy…
Whether you’re preparing a holiday dish or a holiday feast, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics encourages everyone to practice safe food handling and keep in mind the needs of those who may be vulnerable to food poisoning. “While you…
There’s nothing like enjoying a warm, yummy chocolate chip cookie fresh out of the oven. If you are like so many of us, that is a pleasure we deny ourselves in order to follow a healthy diet, but that doesn’t…