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Thanksgiving -The Meal
Technically speaking, a holiday is only one day and on Thanksgiving, it’s really just the one meal. Granted, there are leftovers, but we usually don’t dive in with as much gusto in the days following the holiday. We’re always asked, “How bad can it be to just enjoy yourself at one meal?” We hate to […]
Good Stuff
There are no “bad foods”. There are, however, foods that don’t provide much value other than taste and perhaps comfort. In the same vein, there are no “miracle foods”. Some foods, though are chock full of vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals, and all those good things you read about. To strike a balance, perhaps we should consider […]
Ice Cream Pie
Ice Cream Pie Yield: 8 servings 1 reduced fat graham cracker crust 1 quart low fat (2 grams per serving) ice cream or frozen yogurt 1 jar fat-free topping Freeze crust. Remove ice cream from freezer and allow to soften for 15 minutes. Remove crust from freezer and fill with ice cream. Freeze. Remove from […]

Cancer

Staying Healthy

When cancer strikes, patients and families often feel helpless and out of control. But there are steps you can take to nourish your body and spirit during this physically and emotionally stressful time. Healthy eating and adequate exercise are two of those steps. While it’s important for all of us to eat right and exercise, […]

Marrow Donors Can Be Lifesavers

Each year, thousands of people develop diseases, such as leukemia, Hodgkin’s disease, non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma and multiple myeloma that are treatable with bone marrow or blood stem cell transplants. Unfortunately, many of these people do not receive the potentially life-saving treatment because of a lack of donors. November is National Marrow Donor Awareness month. The Health […]

Time to Think About Breast Cancer

Although most women don’t like to think about breast cancer, we can’t ignore the facts – by age 75, the average woman has a nine percent chance of developing the disease. The odds of beating breast cancer, however, are better than ever. During October, National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, take the time to learn what […]

Thanksgiving -The Meal

Technically speaking, a holiday is only one day and on Thanksgiving, it’s really just the one meal. Granted, there are leftovers, but we usually don’t dive in with as much gusto in the days following the holiday. We’re always asked, “How bad can it be to just enjoy yourself at one meal?” We hate to […]

RICE to the Rescue for Ankle Sprains

You’re strolling down the sidewalk when suddenly you trip and fall. Later that day your foot swells and you can’t put your full weight on it. Looks like the ankle may be sprained. Now what should you do? According to the National Safety Council, if you can walk after your fall, you probably won’t need […]

Bow Legs, Knock-knees: Are They “Normal?”

Few people have perfect-shaped legs. In fact, there may be no consensus on what a “perfect” leg shape actually is. Two curvatures of the leg are so common that they have been given names: bowlegs, officially called “genu varus,” in which the legs give the appearance of a bow–and knock-knees, or “genu valgus,” so-named because […]

Exercising Safely in Cold Weather

Did you indulge a little too much over the Thanksgiving holiday? Are you worried about gaining a few extra pounds this holiday season? Starting or maintaining an exercise regimen outside during the fall and winter seasons can be difficult because of the chilly or downright cold weather. However, exercising outdoors in cold weather can be […]

Living with Diabetes

Imagine what it would be like if your body lacked the ability to convert properly the foods you eat to give you the energy you need. For the more than 16 million Americans living with diabetes, that challenge is a daily reality. However, there are more options today than ever before to help those with […]

Coping with Migraines

If you’ve ever experienced the intense pain of a migraine headache, you are not alone. It has been estimated that nearly 28 million Americans suffer from migraines, but only about half receive treatment. Understanding what triggers migraines, and communicating your symptoms openly with your physician, can help determine the best treatment for you. Symptoms Migraines […]

When Grandpa Drinks Too Much

What’s your image of the “problem drinker”? Binging at fraternity parties? The executive who tosses back a couple of martinis at lunch? These may be the pictures that spring to mind, but studies suggest there is also an increasing prevalence of alcoholism among the older population. While persons over age 65 generally consume less alcohol […]

Sorting Through the Confusion of Dementia

There is a word that has long been used to describe elderly people who become confused or forgetful: it’s “senile,” and it comes from the condition known as “senile dementia.” But just what qualifies as senility or dementia? When does forgetfulness become a truly worrisome and progressive condition? “Dementia” is a blanket term for a […]

Questions are Key When Evaluating Nursing Homes

The following situation would probably make David Letterman’s “Top 10” list of days people dread: finding a nursing home for aging parents. Often the images people have about these places can be unsettling, but your search will be less stressful when you know what to look for and which questions to ask. Measuring quality of […]