Letting Go of Resentment In the course of living, we are often hurt by others. Holding in hurt feelings over months, or even years, is very stressful and cause minor and major disease. Learning to forgive significant hurts and then move on is an important part of...
Lots of useful dietary advice focuses on consuming more protein from plants and less from animals. However, not all protein sources are equally nutritious. In the chart below, we’ve taken some of the top plant protein sources and compared nutrition information across...
CDC has launched Life is Better with Clean Hands, a national campaign encouraging adults to make clean hands a healthy habit at home and away. Washing your hands is easy, and it’s one of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of germs. Studies have shown that...
Mashed Cauli Taters Ramp up the nutritional value of mashed potatoes by adding cauliflower. What an interesting twist! 1 pound yukon gold potatoes1 pound cauliflower florets (frozen or fresh)1 teaspoon butter1/4 teaspoon black pepper1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 cup...
Around the world, about 37 million people are living with HIV. In the United States, about 38,500 people get infected with HIV every year. World AIDS Day is a global initiative to raise awareness, fight prejudice, and improve education about HIV and AIDS. In the...
Brighten the holidays by making your health and safety a priority. Take steps to keep you and your loved ones safe and healthy—and ready to enjoy the holidays. Wash hands often to help prevent the spread of germs. It’s flu season. Keeping hands clean is one of the...
Apple-Rice Stuffing This recipe contains 38% fewer calories, 75% less fat, 66% less sodium, and 66% more fiber than regular stuffing. 3 cups diced apples3 cups onions3 cups celery1 tablespoon butter4 cups stuffing (made without fat, or 1 box of Stove Top brand...
Encouraging news: People with diabetes are living longer, healthier lives with fewer complications. What’s the driving force? Greater awareness and better management of risk factors. Find out what you can do to prevent or delay diabetes health problems. We’ve come a...
Diabetes is a chronic (long-lasting) health condition that affects how your body turns food into energy. Most of the food you eat is broken down into sugar (also called glucose) and released into your bloodstream. When your blood sugar goes up, it signals your...
In Washington County, the rates for stage three and four lung cancer diagnosis is above state and national averages. Facts like, this along with an analysis of Meritus Health’s Community Health Needs Assessment survey, led the hospital’s cancer committee to take a...
