This chili is quick to put together in just a few minutes in the crock pot in the morning. By dinner time, you’ve got a nutritious meal, hot and ready. Keep an eye on that sodium content though – at over 600 mg, it exceeds the current recommendation...
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Great parties get even better when delicious food is involved. These five heart-healthy recipes will thrill your taste buds and help keep your calorie intake in check. Heart-healthy Recipes from the American Heart Association BEEF SLIDERS Burgers aren’t...
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Getting regular exercise is important for our cardiovascular health. Medical studies have shown the many health benefits to fitness, including improved mental health, sleep patterns, and energy levels. However, exercise and nutrition are a tag team. And...
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Let’s be honest about the “white lies” we all tell our doctors. When you’re having your annual checkup, maybe it’s stretching the truth about how much exercise you get, or how many sweets you’re enjoying after dinner....
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With winter in full swing and snow looming in the upcoming forecast, it’s important to be prepared for weather hazards during your commute. Keeping a winter car kit with items to aid you in case of an emergency is essential to travel in Western New...
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Whether you’re living with type 1 or type 2 diabetes, exercise is certainly recommended as part of your disease management plan. Regular exercise helps maintain a healthy weight and good cardiovascular health, both of which prevent many diabetes...
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Each year more than 440,000 people in the United States alone die from tobacco-related diseases. This is one of the many reasons the American Cancer Society promotes The Great American Smokeout on the third Thursday in November every year. It is a...
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Doing laundry may not be one of your favorite chores, but it is one of the simplest ways to help prevent cold and flu. Both illnesses are more common place in the fall and winter months than in the rest of the year. Part of the problem may be traced back to...
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Taking the time to stop and check in with our bodies may very well be the most important aspect of self-care. An always-on-the-go lifestyle makes many women feel as though they should “just deal with” medical symptoms as they arise, rather than...
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E-cigarettes and vaping have clearly taken a hold on the market. While the legal age to buy a vape pen is 18, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) report that its popularity has grown most significantly among teenagers in the past five years. While many...
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