_ 10 ΓÇ£HealthyΓÇ¥ Food Practices That Could Make You Sick By Jane Farrell article Could your commitment to healthy living be making you sick? Some everyday food practices that most of us do with … Read More→
_ Healthy Diet & Nutrition Healthy recipes Watch: 6 Healthy Green Superfood Alternatives to Kale By Sondra Forsyth article Here's another addition to our ThirdAge Video Collection. Press play to start learning!
_ Healthy Diet & Nutrition Health Buzzwords on Food Products: False Promises? By Sondra Forsyth article Health-related buzzwords such as "antioxidant," "gluten-free" and "whole grain," lull consumers into thinking packaged food products labeled with those words are healthier than they actually are, according to a research done at the University of Houston. A release from the university reports that the team suggests that false sense of health as well as a failure to understand the information presented in nutrition facts panels on packaged food may be contributing to the obesity epidemic in the United States.
Oral Health The Best Foods to Eat for Optimal Oral Health By Jane Farrell article By Dr. K.J. McLaughlin Did you know that your diet can directly influence the level of your oral health? The health of your teeth and gums is extremely important as this area of your health can also have an impact upon the health of your heart, arteries, and immune system. Of course poor oral health also affects has your appearance. Your lifestyle, including smoking, alcohol consumption, and your diet, can greatly influence your teeth and gums.
_ Healthy Food Sells Well at Concession Stands By article A University of Iowa-led study came to a surprising and encouraging conclusion: Concession stands can benefit financially from offering healthy foods instead of just junk food, Beyond that, consumers are pleased to have the helathy choices available. A release from the university reports that in the fall of 2008, researchers asked the booster club in Muscatine, Iowa to add healthy foods such from apples and string cheese to its concessions menu while also putting healthier ingredients in big sellers like nachos and popcorn.
_ Health Headlines Some Foods May Extend Life of ALS Patients By Jane Farrell article People with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) who eat more foods high in certain omega-3 fatty acids like flaxseed oil, walnuts, … Read More→
_ Health Headlines Brain Food: Alzheimer's and Diet By Jane Farrell article The MIND and Mediterranean diets ΓÇö both of which are rich in vegetables, fruits, whole grains, olive oil, beans, and … Read More→
_ Health Headlines Heart Health Begins Before Birth By Jane Farrell article Preventing heart disease starts much earlier than you may realize, according to a new American Heart Association (AHA) scientific statement … Read More→
_ Heart Health DASH diet tops rankings for ΓÇ£heart-healthyΓÇ¥ and ΓÇ£healthy eatingΓÇ¥ By Jane Farrell article WHAT: Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) has tied for first out of 39 diets for ΓÇ£Best Diets for Healthy … Read More→
_ Tips for a Healthy and Active Lifestyle for People With Dementia By Jane Farrell article Eating healthy and staying active is good for everyone and is especially important for people with AlzheimerΓÇÖs and related dementias. … Read More→
_ Updating the Definition of "Healthy" By Jane Farrell article With so many food options out there, it is helpful to have information on food packages that can empower you … Read More→
_ Consumer Health Issues Striving for Equity in Health Care By Jane Farrell article Where you live shouldnΓÇÖt determine how well or how long you live, but it does. The American Heart Association recognizes … Read More→
_ Is Popcorn Bad for Your Health? By Jane Farrell article Lately, there have been a number of stories on whether PFAS and have an adverse effect on our health. I … Read More→
_ Women's Health and Wellness Even Small Amount of Breastfeeding Can Provide Heart-Healthy Benefits By Jane Farrell article Breast milk has long been recognized as an ideal nutrient to strengthen the immune systems of newborns and infants. The … Read More→
_ How Money Affects Health Care By Jane Farrell article Where you live shouldnΓÇÖt determine how well or how long you live, but it does. The American Heart Association (AHA) … Read More→
_ Healthy Diet & Nutrition Ultra-Processed Food and Dementia By Jane Farrell article People who eat the highest amounts of ultra-processed foods like soft drinks, chips and cookies may have a higher risk … Read More→
_ Consumer Health Issues Studying Social Factors in Health Care By Jane Farrell article Where you live shouldnΓÇÖt determine how well or how long you live, but it does. The American Heart Association (AHA)recognizes … Read More→
_ Why Healthy Change Is Hard By Jane Farrell blog Were you aware of the process you went through the last time you wanted to make a change for the […]