Articles On:Health

December 29, 2021

Stay Vital in Retirement with Mental Health Activism

Trish Lockard, co-author of Make a Difference with Mental Health Activism, addresses how retirees can ...

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two women working together on a sewing project. Photo by Imageegami Dreamstime. For article on how to use your hobbies and work experience in mental health activism
December 27, 2021

The Best Breads for Sandwiches

In writing for Environmental Nutrition, dietitian Heidi McIndoo looks at sandwich builders, those all-important holders ...

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The outer layer of your sandwich is just as important as the fillers. For article on the best breads for sandwiches, in making a healthy and nutritious sandwich
December 21, 2021

Anti-Inflammatory Snacks to Help Stave Off Hunger

When it comes to choosing a snack that helps lessen inflammation in the body, there ...

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Image of fresh raw vegetables with hummus as anti-inflammatory snacks: Doesn't everyone need an arsenal of healthy snacks for that mid-morning or afternoon pick-me-up?
December 21, 2021

Is Raynaud’s a Problem or Merely an Inconvenience?

You’re huddled outside of your car in the freezing cold, fumbling hopelessly for your keys. ...

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Cold Hands in the Winter. Photo by Jaim924 Dreamstime. For article, Is Raynaud's a problem or merely an inconvenience?
December 17, 2021

The Nutritional Value of Frozen Foods

While health experts are quick to sing the praises of fresh fruits and vegetables, they ...

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Don't give frozen fruits and vegetables the cold shoulder. A grocery store frozen food cabinet, for article on the nutritional value of frozen foods versus fresh
December 13, 2021

The Latest on ‘An Aspirin a Day’

The long-embraced recommendation of taking an aspirin a day for people over a certain age ...

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aspirin Photo by Fizkes Dreamstime. For article on an aspirin a day
December 10, 2021

5 Foods to Avoid for a Healthy Gut Microbiome

by Betty Gold, realsimple.com A healthy gut – with the right microbes and bacteria within ...

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fresh vegetables in a market. Photo by Raluca Tudor Dreamstime. for article on 5 foods to avoid for a healthy gut microbiome
December 10, 2021

Cold Weather Safety Tips for Seniors

The bone-chilling season of winter is upon us. Cold, windy weather can be miserable for ...

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woman at home staying warm with blanket and drink Photo by Rido Dreamstime. For article on Cold Weather Safety Tips for Seniors
December 7, 2021

Chickpea Nutrition and Charm

Lori Zanteson, Environmental Nutrition Chickpea charm springs from its amazing history, culinary versatility, and chickpea ...

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Chickpea charm springs from its amazing history, culinary versatility, and chickpea nutrition – which includes a variety of health benefits. Chickpeas are part of the plant family of legumes.
December 6, 2021

5 Strategies for Cultivating Optimism

There’s plenty of scientific – and anecdotal – evidence showing that a positive outlook can ...

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Happy Black man Photo Andrey Bayda Dreamstime. For article presenting 5 strategies for cultivating optimism