2018, October
Mammogram Comfort Tips
Want to make your next mammogram a bit more comfortable — and convenient? These tips can help. • Hold off on caffeine. Caffeine has a tendency to make a woman’s breasts [...]
2018, August
Arthritis: How Staying Active Can Help
For people with arthritis, participating in joint-friendly physical activity can improve pain levels, function, mood and quality of life. These physical activities are low-impact, which means they put less stress [...]
2018, June
How to Tell if Your Headache is a Migraine
Compared with a migraine, a tension-type headache is generally less severe and is rarely disabling. While the pain level for both can be mild to moderate, in the case of [...]
2018, April
Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Who doesn’t love healthy, low-calorie lettuce wraps? Crunchy vegetables, buttery lettuce and small portions of meats with various dipping sauces combine for delicious meals that are eaten with your hands. [...]
Blood Pressure Update
If you’ve got high blood pressure (hypertension), you’re in good company. The American Heart Association estimates that nearly half of all adults in this country have high blood pressure—when blood [...]
2018, February
Scallops in Lemon Wine Sauce
Serves 4 There is nothing quite so elegant as a plated dish of scallops. Pair this dish with a simple vegetable such as roasted asparagus or sautéed green beans and [...]
Why Strong Relationships Are So Important
As humans, we have a built-in desire to connect and build relationships with others. The benefits are many: • Less stress. Being in a committed relationship is linked to a [...]
2018, January
Vitamin C: What You Need to Know
Vitamin C is vital for a number of processes in the body. It assists in the production of collagen, which helps wounds heal. It also helps the immune system work [...]