I used to be your typical health hater. “I hate vegetables.” “Mm. I’ll stick with my chips.” “I just say NO to exercise!” I thought that I was just fine. I ate fruits, I took my multivitamins, and I figured that the occasional binge wasn’t…
If you have been to a doctor’s office lately, I’m sure that at least one person you came in contact with asked if you had any allergies. If you’ve ever had a severe reaction to something you ate, drank, touched, breathed in or received as…
As we pack away our winter coats and gloves and rollout the capris and dresses, we should be getting our sunscreen ready to protect our skin from the hot sun. The sun is an excellent source of vitamin D, which helps us absorb calcium and…
I don’t know how many people can remember being potty trained. I don’t really remember it all too well. But I’ve had lots of younger siblings, and cousins who have been potty trained at a time when I was old enough to realize what was…
Every five years, the federal government publishes a set of recommendations, known as the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGAs). These guidelines offer nutrition and health advice about the best known ways to prevent disease and stay healthy. In January, the new 2015-2020 guidelines were released. …
Most of us have heard that fruits and vegetables are part of a healthy diet. Our parents or teachers have told us that fruits and vegetables make us stronger, smarter, and even contribute to a longer life. You may already be aware that these foods…
I love vaccines. Now, don’t get me wrong; I don’t love getting “shots.” I think it would be hard to find anyone who enjoys getting poked with a needle. I think vaccines are pretty cool because of what they can do for people’s health. They…
Do you cough when the weather gets cold or at night? Do you have more trouble with exercise during the winter months? Do colds hit you hard and seem to linger forever? If so, your asthma may not be as well controlled as you think….
If you follow the news, you’ve likely seen headlines about foodborne illnesses, which are illnesses that people get from eating food. Most recently, there was an outbreak of norovirus, a contagious stomach bug, which started at a Chipotle in Boston. Like other burrito lovers, hearing…
Let’s face it, flu season is here. People all around you are coughing and sneezing. Your throat feels scratchy and you’re wondering if you could be getting sick. It’s probably inevitable that you’ll become ill at some point, but how will you know if you…