New School Food Rules Raise Prices
In an effort to improve the nutrition of student lunches new federal regulations have been adopted, but that healthy food comes at a higher price.
Unpleasant Food Additive Sources
Knowing where some food additives originate from may help you stick to your additive-free whole foods diet.
Social Media Helps Those With Rare Diseases
For those who have been diagnosed with a rare disease, social media can bring them together with others from around the world to share information and offer encouragement.
Understanding Arthritis
Understanding what causes arthritis to develop can help people take preventive measures throughout their life to help reduce their risk of this painful condition.
Video Games Fine for Fitness
As long as you are not sitting on the couch using only your hands, then video games such as ‘Just Dance’ and other full body games can help you burn calories.
Healthy Eating Can Be Less Expensive
Many complain that they would eat healthier if it was less expensive to do so, but an Ag Department study shows how it can be more affordable.
Feeding Active Young Athletes
Good nutrition is always important, but even more so when feeding an active young athlete.
Obesity Slows Cognitive Performance in Older Adults
Overweight seniors with a lot of abdominal fat may experience lower cognitive function than their peers who are at a healthy weight.
Heartburn Can Increase Cancer Risk
Frequent heartburn is more than just annoying, it can cause changes in the esophagus that lead to cancer and those well advertised pills won’t prevent it.
Growing Asthma Epidemic
More than 30 million Americans suffer with asthma which has been on the rise in recent decades.
Many with Hearing Loss Go Untreated
Only a small percentage of those with hearing loss actually wear an aid to improve their hearing, leading many to withdraw and suffer from depression.
Old Varieties of Produce More Nutrient Packed?
Researchers are going to study older, “pre-domesticated” varieties of fruits and vegetables to see if they contain more nutrients than their modern day cousins.