Even fit women have heart disease
Have you heard of the American Heart Association’s educational outreach program Go Red for Women™ ?
View ArticleWhy women may not even know they're having a heart attack
Women may talk about their feelings, aches and pains more than men, but in many cases, women do not make the time for themselves to go to the doctor when something doesn’t feel right
View ArticleHeart health is in your hands
Making the decision to change careers and attend graduate school was not only life changing from an intellectual perspective, but also from a health viewpoint—especially because of my strong family...
View ArticleKids not exercising? Here's how to get them moving
Many schools do not provide at least 60 minutes of physical activity for kids each day. Parents know their kids need to be more physically active – the question is how to get their child off the couch...
View ArticleIs fresh food best? The answer may surprise you
Research conducted by UC Davis, published in the Journal of Science and Agriculture found there may be more loss of nutrients in fresh produce, whereas freezing and canning may preserve nutrient value
View ArticleThe skinny on probiotics
You may find the idea of bacteria in your body as a reason to rush out and take antibiotics, but believe it or not, we need bacteria throughout our small and large intestine to help digest food and...
View ArticleThe skinny on lactose intolerance
With the prevalence of lactose intolerance and other dairy-related allergies, experts are raising the question: Are humans built to consume dairy?
View ArticleThe skinny on FDA regulation of dietary supplements
dietary supplements fall under the purview of the FDA – where there are regulations that pertain to labeling and “claims.” However, when it comes to the measurement of safety and effectiveness – as...
View ArticleHormones in cows and what it means for your health
As a mother and RD, I have been curious about hormones in foods and whether or not they are a cause for concern. There is a lot of marketing that goes into “organic” products – especially milk and...
View ArticleGood health adds life to years
Saturday marks World Health Day – celebrating 64 years of the World Health Organization
View ArticleEven fit women have heart disease
Have you heard of the American Heart Association’s educational outreach program Go Red for Women™?
View ArticleWhy women may not even know they're having a heart attack
Women may talk about their feelings, aches and pains more than men, but in many cases, women do not make the time for themselves to go to the doctor when something doesn’t feel right
View ArticleHeart health is in your hands
Making the decision to change careers and attend graduate school was not only life changing from an intellectual perspective, but also from a health viewpoint—especially because of my strong family...
View ArticleKids not exercising? Here's how to get them moving
Many schools do not provide at least 60 minutes of physical activity for kids each day. Parents know their kids need to be more physically active – the question is how to get their child off the couch...
View ArticleIs fresh food best? The answer may surprise you
Research conducted by UC Davis, published in the Journal of Science and Agriculture found there may be more loss of nutrients in fresh produce, whereas freezing and canning may preserve nutrient value
View ArticleThe skinny on probiotics
You may find the idea of bacteria in your body as a reason to rush out and take antibiotics, but believe it or not, we need bacteria throughout our small and large intestine to help digest food and...
View ArticleThe skinny on lactose intolerance
With the prevalence of lactose intolerance and other dairy-related allergies, experts are raising the question: Are humans built to consume dairy?
View ArticleThe skinny on FDA regulation of dietary supplements
dietary supplements fall under the purview of the FDA – where there are regulations that pertain to labeling and “claims.” However, when it comes to the measurement of safety and effectiveness – as...
View ArticleHormones in cows and what it means for your health
As a mother and RD, I have been curious about hormones in foods and whether or not they are a cause for concern. There is a lot of marketing that goes into “organic” products – especially milk and...
View ArticleGood health adds life to years
Saturday marks World Health Day – celebrating 64 years of the World Health Organization
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