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Foods That Improve Your Health

Posted on March 4, 2020March 10, 2020 by Debbie Klimas

According to researchers at Johns Hopkins University. Just 5 grams (0.17 ounces) of sprouts contain concentrations of the compound glucoraphanin equal to that found in 150 grams (5.2 ounces) of mature broccoli which can help fight against cancer.

Flu Vaccinations and Its Benefits

Posted on December 11, 2019December 17, 2019 by Emily Miller

The CDC urges unvaccinated Americans to get the influenza vaccination as seasonal influenza activity is expected to increase in the coming weeks.

Is There a Connection Between Obesity and Poverty?

Posted on December 2, 2019December 10, 2019 by Emily Miller

Combating obesity in America has become an economic, health, and political issue. Data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination survey show that more than two-thirds of Americans are overweight or obese.

What Are the Symptoms of Hypothermia?

Posted on December 2, 2019January 10, 2020 by Karla Sullivan

Know how to prevent and treat hypothermia and frostbite

Chronic Stress and Its Impact on Heart Disease

Posted on November 19, 2019December 10, 2019 by Emily Miller

Chronic stress – whether it comes from daily traffic, an unhappy marriage, or an unreasonable boss – has been linked to a wide range of harmful health effects, according to the Harvard Medical School. But can stress cause heart disease?

Health Benefits of Weight Lifting for All Ages

Posted on October 18, 2019February 1, 2021 by Emily Miller

Having a balanced diet and exercise routine has constantly been encouraged to improve one’s health, and recent studies show that strength training may have more health benefits that just toning and muscle definition.

Back to school: A healthier choice

Posted on August 13, 2019January 10, 2020 by Karla Sullivan

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) suggest starting the school years with smart breakfast – such as whole grain, smoothies, yogurt and oatmeal.

30-Minutes of Rigorous Exercise Can Cut Heart Failure Risk Almost in Half

Posted on July 21, 2019February 1, 2021 by Karla Sullivan

A recent study reported in the American Heart Association journal Circulation: Heart Failure, researchers say 30-minutes of vigorous exercise can cut heart failure risk almost in half and an hour of moderate exercise can have the same effect. Heart failure is a common, disabling disease that accounts for about 2 percent of total healthcare costs in industrialized countries. The risk of death within five years of diagnosis is 30 percent to 50 percent, researchers said….