Educating Parents and Children on Good Nutrition
Good nutrition is critical for a healthy body and brain but many parents don’t know where to start.
Walnuts Could Help Ease Stress
Feeling stressed? Grab a handful of walnuts and enjoy. Turns out these little brain-shaped nuts may help the body better handle stress.
Pacific Islanders Face Western Lifestyle Diseases
The World Health Organization says the Pacific is facing an epidemic of chronic diseases,such as diabetes and heart disease, which are caused by poor lifestyle choices.
Mexican-Americans Diagnosed with Early Breast Cancer
Mexican-American women are diagnosed with breast cancer at a younger age than caucasion women.
FDA May Pull Diet Pill Linked to Heart Attack
The diet pill Meridia has been linked to an increased risk of heart attacks and strokes.
DNA Study to Map Genetics of Healthy Kids
The University of Minnesota is collecting DNA samples from thousands of children and their parents with the goal of discovering the genes that lead to childhood diseases.
WIC Encourages Breastfeeding for Clients
The Women, Infants and Children program encourages breastfeeding for its beneficial effects on child and maternal health, even helping to reduce obesity.
Fitting Exercise Into Your Daily Routine
If you don’t have the time or money to spend on a gym membership, there are plenty of things you can do at home to get fit.
RA Sufferers Less Likely to Develop Alzheimer’s
Those suffering with the painful condition of rheumatoid arthritis are less likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease.
Lower Carb, Higher “Good” Cholesterol
Cutting back on extra sweets and carbs may help raise your protective HDL cholesterol.
Zucchini Bruschetta
Running out of zucchini ideas? Here is a delicious recipe for zucchini pesto bruschetta.
Member of Vit E Family Kills Prostate Cancer Stem Cells
Gamma-tocotrienol is a member of the vitamin E family and has shown promise in targeting prostate cancer stem cells.