Cold and Flu Fighting Foods for The Workplace
Employers could help keep their employees stay healthy during cold and flu season by providing the following foods.
Whole Body Benefits from Cranberry Polyphenols
Plant antioxidant compounds found in cranberries and other plant-based foods provide a wide range of healthy benefits.
‘Gut Flora’ Transplants Help Those with Crohn’s & C. Diff
Microbes from a healthy lower GI tract can be transferred into those with C. diff infection or Crohn’s disease as an effective treatment.
Hidden Sources of Gluten at Thanksgiving Dinner
Turkey and sweet potatoes are safe gluten free choices, but what about gravies, casseroles, and stuffing?
Sleep Apnea is Dangerous for Drivers
Untreated sleep apnea can reduce alertness, increase drowsiness, and lead to chronic fatigue which can be deadly for drivers.
Heart Disease Appearing in Younger Adults
Heart disease is no longer a disease affecting only older adults, it is now showing up in those in their twenties and thirties.
Taste Rules What Kids Choose to Eat
Sweet and salty flavors, repeat exposure, serving size and parental behavior are the key drivers in children’s food choices.
Untreated Sleep Apnea Increases Stroke Risk
Those who suffer with sleep apnea are at a higher risk of stroke. Sleep apnea is a disorder that occurs when breathing is interrupted during sleep.
Exercise Improves Sleep, and Sleep Improves Exercise
Exercise can improve sleep, mood, and quality of life in older adults who have a difficult time falling asleep.
Avocados Many Healthy Benefits
Avocados are creamy and delicious of course, but they are also rich in healthy fats, fiber, and phytonutrients that yield many positive health benefits.
Say Healthy When Traveling Overseas
While there is always the danger of illness when traveling to an exotic location, these tips can help you prepare and reduce your risk.
Healthy Home, Healthy You
Your home should be a safe and health promoting space, not a place that makes you feel sick or increases your risk of accidents.
