Test your knowledge of hype versus healthy when it comes to diet trends and fads: Hype • Excludes certain food groups • Focuses on a single food or supplement • Sounds too good to be true • Promises quick weight loss Healthy • Focuses on whole, unprocessed foods • Emphasizes portion control • Includes a…
Healthy eating means more than watching fat or calories. It also means knowing where your food comes from and how it was grown. Consumers are increasingly looking for local food options. A survey from Statista found that around 82 million people purchase locally grown food, and over one-fifth of U.S. consumers claim to eat local…
Salad dressing can sabotage your healthy meal without you even knowing it, as most contain high-fructose corn syrup and other unhealthy ingredients. Dressing is quick and easy to make from scratch — and you’ll be surprised by how much better it tastes than the bottled stuff! Quickly mix together this ranch dressing recipe to keep…
It happens to all of us — that unexpected sneeze that escapes before you have time to grab a tissue and cover your mouth. Well, you just sent 40,000 droplets of saliva, mucus and germs traveling 200 miles per hour as far as 11 feet! Yep. Even a quick sneeze into the crook of your…
Apple cider vinegar makes a tasty salad dressing, but if that’s the only way you use it, you might be missing out. It’s also a popular ingredient in home remedies that promise a host of benefits, from shiny hair to weight loss. Among the most popular claims are these five uses for apple cider vinegar:…
Ryan Krupp, M.D., orthopaedic and sports medicine specialist with Norton Orthopaedic Care, recently discussed elbow and shoulder injuries in young athletes who play baseball. Although baseball is not a contact sport, serious and sometimes long-term injuries can occur, particularly in younger players. Occurring most often in pitchers, little league elbow and little league shoulder can…
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that more than one-third of adults in the United States get less than seven hours of sleep each night. When you aren’t getting the recommended seven to nine hours of sleep, you could be putting yourself at risk for more than dark circles under your eyes. The…
Did you know there are over three million visits to emergency departments each year for back pain symptoms? Some of these can be prevented by making a habit of doing back stretches and exercising. Stretching the muscles of the lower back, shoulders, neck and chest can help keep the back in better alignment and improve posture….
You’ve probably heard that the key to quitting a habit is replacing that “behavior” with another. For people trying to stop using tobacco, during those times when you want to smoke, do something else that doesn’t remind you of smoking. Start by making a plan for how to handle smoking “triggers” and cravings — before…
Many say it is the key to a successful race, but pacing also is essential to a successful training program. Pacing helps to maximize your run so that you are able to perform at your best. Pacing also can help your body recover from quick bursts of speed or long mileage. Understanding pacing will make…
Did you know certain foods can help you lose weight faster? Recent studies have identified five you might just have in your kitchen already. Check them out.
We bet you crossed paths with someone who was coughing, sneezing, sniffling or doing all of the above over the holidays. And, guess what, we’re just getting started with flu season! Work places, schools and public areas are breeding grounds for viruses — colds, flu and respiratory illnesses. We get it — no one wants…