Sunday, February 7th, 2010
Most heart attacks start slowly with mild pain and discomfort. Don't discount them and assume they are caused by something else. By: Natasha Morgan In February you might see many more women wearing red. They are likely promoting the American Heart Association's "Go Red For ...
Sunday, January 31st, 2010
Experts are finding evidence that omega-3 fatty acids in fish can substantially benefit our body and perhaps even prolong our life. By: Natasha Morgan Much has been written about the benefits of eating fish. Researchers have suggested that by eating Omega-3 rich fish two to ...
Sunday, January 24th, 2010
Boost the brain chemical serotonin to switch off your appetite and turn on a good mood. Serotonin is sunshine for your brain. By: Judith J. Wurtman, PhD and Nina T. Frusztajer, MD The long days of winter can cause depression, fatigue, increased appetite, decreased interest in ...
Sunday, January 17th, 2010
Here are three suggestions for choosing foods that can sustain you from January until the first bunch of locally grown asparagus makes its appearance in spring. By: Mary Ann Esposito Ah winter! Fun in the snow making snow angels with the kids, ice skating and ...
Sunday, January 3rd, 2010
One of the simplest cooking techniques to master is steaming food in a perforated basket suspended above simmering liquid. By: The weight-loss experts at Mayo Clinic and Donald Hensrud, M.D., M.P.H. Healthy cooking doesn't mean you have to become ...
Sunday, January 3rd, 2010
Carbohydrate cravers who consume a sweet or starchy snack are increasing serotonin naturally and blunting their appetite. By: Judith J. Wurtman, PhD and Nina T. Frusztajer, MD Serotonin is nature's own appetite suppressant. This powerful brain chemical curbs cravings and shuts off appetite. It ...
Sunday, December 27th, 2009
After several days of using the "Neti Pot", I noticed a big difference. The mucus that had formed became thinner and my sinus headaches had disappeared. By: Natasha Morgan Since his many appearances on the Oprah Winfrey show, Dr. Oz has become well known for ...
Sunday, December 27th, 2009
A recent study concluded that 89% of cases of diabetes could be prevented through five lifestyle factors including getting above average amounts of exercise. By: Dr. Jampolis 30 minutes of Gardening = 15 minutes on the treadmill at 3.5 mph o 150 lb person ...
Monday, December 21st, 2009
Under stress we naturally crave sweet things but the problem is that nine out of ten times, the sweets we’re craving are calorie laden. By: Roberta Lee M.D. The holidays are fast approaching, and with them the promise of festivities, feasts . . . ...
Sunday, December 20th, 2009
Chocolate is a calorie laden food but the benefits of this treat outweigh the caloric load as long as you keep the portions small. By: Roberta Lee M.D. If you love chocolate, you're not alone. It turns out that the average person in the United ...
Sunday, December 6th, 2009
Open flames from candles, lighters or matches can quickly ignite a dry tree. Keep natural Christmas trees watered! Neglected trees dry quickly and become a fire hazard. By: Natasha Morgan The holiday season can be a joyous time of the year but Christmas lights, open-flame ...
Sunday, November 22nd, 2009
Refrigerate or freeze prepared food and leftovers within two hours. The number of bacteria will double in 20 minutes if left at room temperature. By: Natasha Morgan Food-borne illness has been a growing concern over the past 10 years, with reports of contaminated spinach, tomatoes, peppers, apple juice, berries and beans ...
Sunday, November 22nd, 2009
Start by adding whole grains to your diet. Eating three servings of whole grains a day can decrease your chances of developing diabetes by up to 30%. By: Dr. Melina Jampolis As November is National Diabetes Awareness Month, we want to offer some Diet ...
Sunday, November 15th, 2009
Since vinegar is high in acetic acid it can increase the body's absorption of important minerals, including calcium, from the foods we eat. By: Natasha Morgan Over the years there have been claims that vinegar can cure a variety of health problems. ...
Sunday, November 8th, 2009
Artificial sweeteners became increasingly popular. “Sugar-Free” became synonymous with “No Calories” encouraging guilt-free consumption. By: Natasha Morgan With obesity rates surging not only in North America but the UK, nearly everyone is on the lookout for an easy way to cut calories ...
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