Coming up with holiday gift ideas can be a challenge. Why not give a gift that will encourage healthy eating? Help your family and friends make healthy food choices with these gift suggestions. Herb Plants – An herb starter kit, or plant in a decorative pot makes a beautiful and useful gift Olive Oil – […]
Guests are arriving for your holiday celebration this year, but the main course still needs some time in the oven. You’re trying to eat healthier this holiday season and you want to make sure your family has something good to snack on. Here are some easy, healthier ideas for appetizers: Guacamole, salsa, hummus, tzatziki, or […]
Author: Luisa Siniscalchi, DrPH, NEW Health nutritionist A delicious holiday beverage from one of the major coffee chains is a temping indulgence this time of year, but they tend to come with unhealthy ingredients. Beverages with names like: Peppermint Mocha, Caramel Brûlée, Toasted Gingerbread, and Eggnog Latte are loaded with sugar, fat, and calories. A […]
By Luisa Siniscalchi As the holidays approach, it can be extremely difficult to stick to a healthy diet plan. Parties and celebrations make it easy to over-eat and can cause anxiety for many people. This year, take an approach that focuses on your health. Eat well and be well this holiday season with the following […]
October is breast cancer awareness month; 1 in 8 women will develop breast cancer over their lifetime. It is the second most common cancer in women, except for skin cancer. Although the disease is more common among women, men are also at risk; about 2,000 men per year are diagnosed with breast cancer. Risk factors […]
World Suicide Prevention Day is observed on September 10 every year, in order to provide worldwide commitment and action to prevent suicides, with various activities around the world since 2003. There are a number of hotlines available to help those in distress. There are also a number of signs and risk factors to help identify […]
It is important to beat the heat and stay cool during these hot and humid days of summer. This is the kind of weather that can lead to heatstroke or heat exhaustion when you don’t take proper care of yourself. There are several important things to remember that will keep you healthy: Drink plenty of […]
Hot weather often causes people to lose their appetite, but it is important to eat and drink enough to keep you healthy. When the weather is hot and you do not feel like eating big meals, have 5 or 6 smaller snack-like meals during the day. Be sure to drink plenty of water – at […]
May is Vision Awareness Month: More than 20 million Americans suffer from severe vision loss. While not all eye diseases can be prevented, there are simple steps that everyone can take to help their eyes remain healthy now and reduce their chances of vision loss in the future. Here are the top 10 tips from […]
March 10 to March 16, 2019 is Sleep Awareness Week. We need between 7-8 hours of sleep every night. As people age their sleep patterns may change, but older adults still have the same requirements for sleep as younger people. Older people tend to nap more, get sleepier early in the evening, and wake up […]
