Do you ever have worries pressing on you? Do they seem to ‘super-size’ or grow in intensity as the day wears on, until you feel like a dark cloud is hanging over you? Worries have a way of taking on a life of their own in our minds. When worry brings on a panicky feeling, […]
Too much sugar or too little exercise?
Sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) are the single largest source of added sugar and the top source of calories in the U.S. diet. Nutrition researchers believe that drinking sugary beverages is linked with obesity and related diseases, like diabetes, and that SSB consumption must be decreased to reduce obesity rates. Findings from large research studies have consistently […]
The Benefits of Saving During Tax Time! (Part One)
It’s tax time again, and for those of us that receive a little windfall income in the form of either a tax refund or Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), this can be an exciting time to focus on saving. In fact, of those Americans who will file a tax return this year, about 75 percent […]
Is It Time for an Oil Change?
Have you changed your oil lately? Not for your car, but to keep your body running smoothly. The newly released 2015 – 2020 Dietary Guidelines, provide recommendations for the amount of fat we consume. Fat-free or low-fat dairy products, lean meats, poultry, and seafood can reduce the amount of fat in our diets. The key recommendations […]
Could You Have WIMS – Web-Induced Medical Stress?
How many times have you heard of someone “searching” for their current symptoms and then they decide that yes, they have a certain ailment? With smart phones and the internet readily available, we frequently “search” for a health topic or information. According to a 2012 survey by Pew Research, 72% of internet users say they […]
International Year of What?
The United Nations named 2016 the International Year of Pulses. I’ll be honest – even though pulses are a staple item in my kitchen, I don’t refer to them by that name, and I had to look that term up. So what are pulses? Pulses, also known as grain legumes, are a group of 12 […]