Dec 30, 2019
It’s almost impossible to wrap our minds around the amount of food wasted around the world. The United Nations estimates that one-third of all food produced is wasted, which means over 1 billion tons of food is wasted each year. To better understand public perceptions...
Dec 30, 2019
There’s a good chance that your blood pressure is too high. And it’s likely that you don’t even know it. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about one in three adults in the US has high blood pressure or hypertension. An equal number...
Dec 27, 2019
Winter storms and cold temperatures can be dangerous. Stay safe and healthy by planning ahead. Prepare your home and cars. Prepare for power outages and outdoor activity. Check on older adults. Although winter comes as no surprise, many of us are not ready for its...
Dec 4, 2019
A study by the researchers at the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development and the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases found that Americans gain an average of 0.4 to 1.8 pounds each year during their adult lives. Most of...
Dec 4, 2019
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...
Nov 29, 2019
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...
