Maybe you saw “FDA-Approved” on a company’s website or in a commercial promoting a product or treatment. Some marketers may say their products are “FDA approved.” But how can you know for sure what the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved? The FDA is responsible for protecting public health by regulating human drugs and… Continue reading What “FDA-Approved” Really Means
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COVID-19: How You Can Make A Difference in The Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has created challenges in our everyday lives. As we each do our part to help slow the spread of coronavirus disease, we look to the helpers all around us and wonder if we, too, could do more. Here, from the federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are some ways you and your… Continue reading COVID-19: How You Can Make A Difference in The Pandemic
How to Keep Your Food Safe – And Avoid Wasting It
Between the food industry and consumers, Americans are throwing out about a third of our food — about $161 billion worth each year. “Imagine this: You go to your favorite supermarket and come out with three bags full of groceries. Before you get in your car, you toss one of those bags in the garbage.… Continue reading How to Keep Your Food Safe – And Avoid Wasting It
The Six Hidden Hazards of Tailgating
Tailgating is one of the best parts of football season — but nothing quashes team spirit quite like food poisoning. Understanding different types of bacteria and the ways they can be transmitted, plus a plan to keep your food safe, is key to enjoying your tailgate and keeping guests healthy, says Rachael Lee, M.D., assistant… Continue reading The Six Hidden Hazards of Tailgating
Emergency Readiness for People with Alzheimer’s
People with Alzheimer’s disease can be especially vulnerable during disasters like severe weather, fires, floods, earthquakes, and other emergency situations. It is important for caregivers to have a disaster plan that includes the special needs of people with Alzheimer’s, whose impairments in memory and reasoning severely limit their ability to act appropriately in crises. The… Continue reading Emergency Readiness for People with Alzheimer’s
How Many Calories? Keep An Eye on The Menu
Food and beverages consumed away from home make up one third of our daily intake, according to the federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Furthermore, the FDA says, research shows that people often underestimate the number of calories they’re taking in when they eat out. Since May of 2018, the FDA has required certain types… Continue reading How Many Calories? Keep An Eye on The Menu
Make 2019 The Year of Your Healthy Brain
Before 2018 is firmly in the rearview mirror, most people will participate in the honored tradition of making their New Year’s resolutions. There are many resolutions that may be spoken but not kept. However, there is one that is well worth the effort: improving your brain health. Here’s how to do it this year: Make… Continue reading Make 2019 The Year of Your Healthy Brain
The High Financial Cost of Breast Cancer
While treatment for early stage breast cancer has significantly improved, the illness still takes an enormous financial toll on patients, according to new findings. A study led by researchers at the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center found that many patients are concerned about the financial impact of their diagnosis and treatment, and that they… Continue reading The High Financial Cost of Breast Cancer
5 Keys to Protecting Your Investment in Your Child’s Braces
Braces are a major investment for families. According to a survey by the Journal of Clinical Orthodontics, the average price ranges between $5,000 and $6,000. At costs like those, it’s definitely an investment worth protecting. The road to straight teeth and a nice smile can be a jagged journey – and even more expensive –… Continue reading 5 Keys to Protecting Your Investment in Your Child’s Braces
Our Brain Signals Us in Favor of Foods Containing Fats and Carbs
The “reward center” of our brain values foods high in both fat and carbs – i.e., many processed foods – more than food containing only fat or only carbs, according to new research. The 206-adult study, published in Cell Metabolism, indicates that these combination fat/carb foods hijack our body’s innate signals regarding food consumption. “The… Continue reading Our Brain Signals Us in Favor of Foods Containing Fats and Carbs
Get Out from Under Weighty Emotions to Eat Healthier, Be Fitter
The key to losing weight and keeping it off is to understand the role unresolved emotions from past events play in your health. If you use food a a way to deal with stress and anxiety, here are some steps you can take to overcome emotional eating: Find Your Triggers: Spend some time thinking about… Continue reading Get Out from Under Weighty Emotions to Eat Healthier, Be Fitter
Three Tips to Combat Food-Related Holiday Guilt
With the holidays in full-swing, many Americans are triggered by feelings of sadness, anxiety, and even lots of guilt about eating! Here are some of my best strategies to keep you stress- and guilt-free when it comes to food: Make an intentional choice. Before you show up for your event, make an active choice about… Continue reading Three Tips to Combat Food-Related Holiday Guilt
Foods That Will Keep Your Skin at Its Best
Editor’s note: As the leaves begin to change and the temperature drops, the humidity in the air also decreases, and that may cause our skin to look and feel drier. But there are foods we can eat that will help hydrate us from the inside out to protect and beautify our skin. Sara Siskind, Certified Nutritional… Continue reading Foods That Will Keep Your Skin at Its Best
Adopting A Shelter Dog? What You Need to Know
It’s easy for inexperienced dog owners to make mistakes with their new pooch that can become permanent. Here, from the pet experts at Ask.Vet, a site that you can use to chat directly with vets, is the best advice you can have for bringing home a dog from an animal shelter: 1. DO PUT YOURSELF… Continue reading Adopting A Shelter Dog? What You Need to Know
Aging Could be Affected by Just Smelling Food
According to new research, the goal of reasonable eating that extends lifespan may have as much to do with what’s “eating” you as what you yourself are eating. In a study published in PLOS One, neuroscientists from Florida Atlantic University show that smelling food in addition to consuming calories could influence the aging process. And, what’s “eating”… Continue reading Aging Could be Affected by Just Smelling Food
Avoiding Vacation Infections
Dr. Brent W. Laartz thought he was in for the ride of his lifetime when he set out on a horseback riding excursion in Costa Rica. Admittedly younger and more naïve than he is today, Laartz – an infectious disease specialist and author of the book How to Avoid Contagious Diseases (http://www.drlaartz.com/) – failed to… Continue reading Avoiding Vacation Infections
5 Ways to Protect Your Eyes
Are you paying enough attention to your vision health? Think About Your Eyes, a national public awareness campaign presented by The Vision Council and the American Optometric Association, has some suggestions for essential eye care: “Watch” What You Eat: Certain foods can help keep eyes healthy. The antioxidants in coffee are beneficial to eye health,… Continue reading 5 Ways to Protect Your Eyes
Summer Food Safety
Summer is a time for family vacations, backyard barbecues and plenty of outdoor activities with food as the centerpiece. But before those steaks and burgers go on the grill, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) wants to remind consumers to keep their family and themselves safe from foodborne illness… Continue reading Summer Food Safety