Vitamin D is a nutrient needed for health and to maintain strong bones. It helps the body absorb calcium (one of bone’s main building blocks) from food and supplements. It is found in fatty fish such as salmon and tuna, fortified breakfast cereals, fortified milk, beef liver, eggs, cheese, and mushrooms,among other foods. The body makes vitamin D when skin [...]
If you’re looking for pure comfort-food nostalgia, you’ll enjoy these meatloaf stuffed peppers. Serve with veggies on the side. Serves 6 3 large bell peppers (red, green or yellow) 1 pound ground turkey (93.7% lean) 1 egg, lightly beaten 1/4 cup very finely minced sweet onion 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 1/4 cup natural catsup (no corn syrup) Preheat oven to [...]
You’re feeling crummy, with sneezing, sniffles, post-nasal drip... is it a cold, or are your allergies flaring up? It can be hard to tell them apart because they share so many symptoms. Colds are caused by viruses and can lead to a runny/stuffy nose, congestion, cough and sore throat. (Note: The flu can also cause similar symptoms, but it also [...]
Although some heart attacks are sudden and intense, most start slowly, with mild pain or discomfort. Pay attention to your body and call 911 if you feel: • Chest discomfort. Most heart attacks involve discomfort in the center of the chest that lasts more than a few minutes, or that goes away and returns. It can feel like uncomfortable pressure, [...]
Follow these easy steps to keep your skin healthy and radiant. • Bathe in warm — not hot — water using mild cleansers that don’t irritate. Wash gently. Don’t scrub. • Keep skin from drying out by drinking plenty of water and using gentle moisturizers, lotions or creams. • Practice sun safety to prevent skin cancer, whatever your skin color [...]
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 tender, potentially making the mammogram more uncomfortable. Avoid drinking coffee and tea, unless it’s decaffeinated, for a week prior to a mammogram. Other items containing caffeine include soft drinks, chocolate [...]
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 on the body, reducing the risk of injury. Examples include walking, biking and swimming. Being physically active can also delay the onset of arthritis-related disability and can help people with [...]
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 a migraine, it can sometimes be severe and even debilitating. Migraine headaches can sometimes cause nausea and vomiting, which are generally not associated with a regular headache. And while a [...]
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. The secret to a good wrap is bold spicing, along with a mixture of textures and crunch in the fillings. Almost any lettuce will work as long as the leaves [...]
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 presses too hard against your blood vessels. That’s not something you can afford to ignore. It doubles your risk of cardiovascular disease—stroke, heart disease, and a bunch of other not-so-fun [...]