As a beverage choice, ask for water or order fat-free or low-fat milk, unsweetened tea, or other drinks without added sugars. Ask for whole-wheat bread for sandwiches. In a restaurant, start your meal with a salad packed with veggies, to help control hunger and feel satisfied sooner. Ask for salad dressing to be served on […]
There are six essential components to a brain fitness program. Tailored to individual skills and needs, such a program can help anyone at any age, researchers say. Cognitive training — To work optimally, our brains need to be challenged, though it’s not as simple as doing crosswords or reading the newspaper. Really challenging your brain […]
Sun Protection Everyone regardless of race or ethnicity can have adverse affects from sun overexposure. Beyond sunburns, UV ultraviolet radiation (both UVA and UVB rays) is linked to skin cancer, weakening the immune system, premature skin aging and cataracts. Protect yourself and children by Generously applying broad spectrum sunscreen or sunblock with an SPF (Sun […]
Getting check-ups is one of many things you can do to help stay healthy and prevent disease and disability. You’ve made the appointment to see your health care provider. You’ve reviewed the instructions on how to prepare for certain tests. You’ve done the usual paperwork. Done, right? Not quite. Before your next check-up, make sure […]
1. Raise your vitamin D levels naturally (without pills or sunlight). We’ve all heard about the marvels of vitamin D: heart health, skin health, immune health, mental health. But, you don’t need to supplement or risk skin cancer to get high vitamin D levels. The big secret is that vitamin D levels are associated with […]
It won’t be long before flu season is upon us, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), has now approved the new 2012-2013 vaccines. Each year experts study influenza virus samples and global disease patterns to identify virus strains that are most likely to cause the most illness during the upcoming flu season. Based […]
The best defense is prevention. Here are some prevention tips: Drink more fluids (nonalcoholic), regardless of your activity level. Don’t wait until you’re thirsty to drink. Warning: If your doctor generally limits the amount of fluid you drink or has you on water pills, ask him how much you should drink while the weather is […]