While good nutrition matters in all phases of life, as people age, they experience increased physical vulnerabilities, and the proper diet helps safeguard and minimize complications that can be a part of the aging process. It’s not always easy to manage good...
Can we help prevent cognitive change? We know that as we age, our body and brain change as well. Every so often we might forget a name, word or birthday. While inconvenient, is it indicative of something else? Some forms of forgetting are expected, while some may...
March is National Nutrition month, sponsored by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (the Academy). The Academy promotes the importance of healthy eating, and good physical habits, through education and information outreach. This year the theme is “Go Further with...
Thank you to our guest blogger, Health Coach Kailee, for sharing some Nutrition Tips for National Nutrition Month. Did you know that 68% of all diseases in the United States are diet related? This famous phrase “You are what you eat” has caught the attention of many...
Did you know heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women? We understand how important your loved ones health concerns are and we hope these tips will help. “After a diagnosis of heart failure, “reduce salt intake” is one of the first pieces of...
With Thanksgiving on its way, the holiday season of 2011-2012 is just about ready to kick off–and with that comes lots of delicious (and usually not terribly healthy) holiday food! It may not be easy, but it’s a good idea to try not to overindulge during the holiday...