Diets in Review
By Kati Mora, MS, RD for Around the Plate Melons might just be one of the most overlooked fruits of the season. And although other summer treats like berries and peaches are great, melons shouldn’t be forgotten. Of course, watermelon … Continue reading
While making small steps toward a healthier lifestyle is extremely crucial for achieving longterm health, sometimes those small changes are a little two small. This comes according to a Centers for Disease Control study that found walking is on the … Continue reading
By Kiera S. Campbell, author of “Yummy Healthy Tummy” You finished survived your back-to-school shopping for your kids. Now that they’re completely school-bound, why not plan on nutritious and easy-to-make snacks when they get home from school? The temptation to … Continue reading
It seems for every stride forward we make in improving our children’s diets, we manage to take one step back as well. It’s been wonderful seeing a decline in the availability of soda in our schools. It has no place … Continue reading
If there’s one thing we love sharing, it’s stories of health and personal triumph. But love stories take a close second. So any time we hear about a story that combines the two, we get downright giddy. Caitlin Donovan is a … Continue reading
I’m a real mom. And I’d take a stab that you’re a real mom, too. Like many of you I have a full-time job that I love, a family that I adore, and a laundry list of obligations that vary … Continue reading
When it comes to improving your memory, experts say it’s all about rest. A new study from the University of Edinburgh in Scotland, suggests that taking breaks is more effective for boosting memory than other traditional methods like caffeine and … Continue reading
For many people making physical activity a habit is made more difficult because it simply is not enjoyable. Exercise can be painful, hot, messy, repetitive, and just not interesting. Some people can overcomes this hurdle by finding the right activity, … Continue reading
In these tumultuous times while most of our country has its eyes on the upcoming election, some health advocates are turning their eyes in another direction: On school lunches. The Physician’s Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM) – a nonprofit based … Continue reading
Growing up, I remember singing Mary Poppins’ song, “A spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down.” While I didn’t understand the song, I knew that it was catchy. And while I still cringe at the thought of taking cough … Continue reading
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