Why Pre-diabetes is Sweeping the Country and How You Can Avoid It When Tanya Cochran went to her doctor, all she had was a sense of not feeling well. “I don’t feel bad and I don’t feel great,” she told him. “Something is off.” Lab tests showed elevated liver enzymes […]
When you’re going through a tough or stressful time in life, it’s tempting to overindulge in unhealthy comfort foods. But skip the doughnuts and mac-n-cheese and reach for these delicious feel-good foods that are packed with mood-boosting nutrients. U – Unprocessed Processing food strips key nutrients such as fiber, B […]
By the time she graduated from high school, Sherry Samson* said she weighed 180 pounds. As a result, her self esteem was almost non-existent. Looking back, Sherry says that weight gain was the result of her own negligence. “I stopped attending jazz-dance classes to spend more time with my friends. […]
Frida remembers the day when she fell asleep in the back seat of her friend’s car. She vaguely remembers hearing a scream and sirens, then 3 days later, waking up in a hospital bed. Their car had been struck by a drunk driver. Only Frida was injured but her injuries […]
Allergies have been on the rise in the United States and other industrialized countries for more than 50 years. But allergies aren’t as common as you might think. How much do you know about allergies? ENVIRONMENTAL ALLERGIES 1 in 5 people is allergic to pollen, pet dander, dust mites, and […]
According to research, when adults who are middle-aged or older pursue creative passions and activities, it can help preserve their mind and fight off dementia. Try these ways to keep your mind sharp. GET CREATIVE: People who do artistic activities are 73 percent less likely to have memory and thinking […]
