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What's In Your Processed Foods?
What's In Your Processed Foods?
If there’s something good you can say about processed foods, it’s this: They are popular because they’re convenient. Processed foods can be less expensive than whole foods and homemade variations. And they can typically be prepared, served and cleaned up quickly and easily.  Unfortunately, that’s… See more
New Blood Test Is Able to Detect Early-Stage Alzheimer’s Disease
New Blood Test Is Able to Detect Early-Stage Alzheimer’s Disease
Every 3.2 seconds someone in the world is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease – a debilitating form of dementia that deteriorates cognitive skills and memory.  Unfortunately, cognitive health tests are usually conducted once symptoms have begun. Alzheimer’s disease doesn’t early detection… See more
Statistics Suggest Sobering Heart Health News
Statistics Suggest Sobering Heart Health New
American hearts are in trouble — blame the pandemic and a resurgence of smoking among some groups. Newly released statistics from the American Heart Association and the National Institutes of Health paint a sobering picture of America’s heart health, especially among minorities, including those of… See more
Food Swamps Raise Stroke Risk
Food Swamps Raise Stroke Risk
Have you ever heard of a “food swamp”? Researchers coined the term in 2009 to describe a community, usually low-income, that’s fraught with fast food restaurants, gas stations, donut shops, convenience marts and package stores. They often emerge in regions deemed as food desserts, i.e., areas that… See more
Have High Blood Pressure? Intensive Treatment May Reduce Risk for Dementia
Have High Blood Pressure? Intensive Treatment May Reduce Risk for Dementia
Nearly half of American adults have high blood pressure. This is a major concern: High blood pressure raises the risk for heart attack, heart failure and stroke. Unfortunately, most people don’t realize they have high blood pressure. It’s known as the “silent killer” because there are seldom… See more
Sudden Cardiac Arrest: Survival Rates in Men vs. Women
heart rate on monitor
Lisa Marie Presley, daughter of music legend Elvis Presley, recently passed from a sudden cardiac arrest. She was 54.  During an NFL football game in early January, Damar Hamlin collapsed after a hit. Reports suggested he too had cardiac arrest. He survived due to immediate, on-field medical… See more
RSV: Take Precautions Against the Tripledemic Virus
woman comforting man who is coughing
You should always be vigilant about protecting your immune system. But between October and May, it’s imperative.  First, it’s flu season, which can lead to pneumonia and hospitalizations. We’re also still dealing with COVID. Although experts have yet to identify a “COVID season,” cases are… See more
This Nutrient May Slow Cognitive Decline and Promote Brain Health
Person using spoon to lift fruit, nuts, vegetables and grains from a food tray
Maintaining healthy cognitive function is a vital component to living a healthy life. Almost 10 percent of Americans older than 65 have dementia and another 22 percent have mild cognitive impairment – the earliest stage of memory loss, according to a study published in… See more
Can Drinking Tea Prevent Heart Disease in Women?
person pouring tea into teacup from tea kettle
You’ve probably heard (and used) expression, “But first, coffee.” If you’re preventing heart disease, you might want to rephrase: But first, tea!  Tea is one of the most popular beverages in the world. It’s high in flavonoids, plant-based compounds found in a wide range of foods including fruits,… See more
Americans Aren’t Using Free Dietary Tools to Eat Healthier
person using cellphone while standing next to produce section in grocery store
Nutrition is a complex science, but it plays a significant role in our health, so it’s important to understand at least the basics.

Which free diet tools can help me lose weight and eat healthier?

Fortunately, there are many dietary tools available to help, including free ones from the… See more

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