The joy of the winter holiday season is often marred for many, as research shows that more people die from heart attacks during the last week of December than at any other time of the year. The American Heart Association (AHA), the world’s leading voluntary organization focused on heart and brain health, says being aware… Continue reading Have A Heart-Healthy Holiday
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Weight Loss: Eat Healthier Food, Not Less
“Eating in moderation” may not be the best way to lose weight, researchers say. Sometimes it’s better to choose healthier foods in larger portions than to try to eat less. In a recent study, Penn State researchers measured how much participants ate when given meals that varied in portion size. Although about one-third of participants… Continue reading Weight Loss: Eat Healthier Food, Not Less
What Exactly Does “Healthy” Mean When It Comes to Food?
Anyone who’s ever walked into a grocery store has seen the various health claims on food items calling certain products “healthy.” But what exactly does “healthy” mean — and can you rely on it? The Food and Drug Administration is trying to find out. The federal agency recently began a public process to redefine how… Continue reading What Exactly Does “Healthy” Mean When It Comes to Food?
Shopping for Food That’s Good for You
According to the National Institute on Aging, If you have a choice of where to get your groceries, pick a store that is clean and well supplied. If it is also busy, the stock is probably more likely to turn over quickly and items won’t be near their sell-by or use-by date. But don’t depend… Continue reading Shopping for Food That’s Good for You
Getting Kids to Use The School Salad Bar
Although salad bars are increasingly part of school lunches, there’s still a problem in getting kids to use them. The solution, according to one researcher: Market them like a product. Brigham Young University health sciences professor Lori Spruance studied the impact of salad bars in public schools and has found one helpful tip: teens are… Continue reading Getting Kids to Use The School Salad Bar
Coping with Crohn’s Disease
Editor’s Note: Crohn’s disease, a chronic inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract, affects up to 700,000 people in the U.S., according to the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA; www.ccfa.org). The foundation lists typical symptoms as persistent diarrhea; rectal bleeding; urgent need to move bowels; abdominal cramps; a sensation of incomplete evacuation; and constipation, which… Continue reading Coping with Crohn’s Disease