January 6, 2016
Mindful Management: Living with Autoimmune Disease
Five steps people living with autoimmune diseases can take to incorporate mindfulness and improve quality of life. By Elizabeth Kirchner, CNP Mindfulness is a buzzword that seems to be everywhere, but what does it actually mean? In the most basic sense, mindfulness is simply awareness. Being aware of some of the most fundamental aspects of […]
June 4, 2015
Bone-Building Recipes By Daniella Chace, MS, CN Italian Sardine Spread Sardines contain a whopping 372 milligrams of calcium in just 3 ounces, and they are also a great source of boron. The mayonnaise in this recipe provides vitamin B12, and the olive oil is a key source of vanadium. All of these nutrients are building […]
June 3, 2015
Italian Sardine Spread Sardines contain a whopping 372 milligrams of calcium in just 3 ounces, and they are also a great source of boron. The mayonnaise in this recipe provides vitamin B12, and the olive oil is a key source of vanadium. All of these nutrients are building blocks for bones. 2 small cans sardines […]
June 3, 2015
Good fats may help the brain, while bad fats harm it. Science has long touted the health benefits of “good”—or monounsaturated—fats and the harms of “bad”—or saturated—fats. The data continues to pile up—and new research indicates that bad fats may actually impair overall brain function and memory over time. In contrast, good fats seem to […]
June 3, 2015
By Laurie Wertich The best defense is a good offense. Long-term health is the result of a good offense—proactive, preventive, healthy choices that have an impact on your health today, tomorrow, and beyond. To age well, start young. If you want to be a healthy, vital older person, start by being a healthy, vital younger […]
June 3, 2015
From the Inside Out: Vitamins, Nutrients, and Your Skin
Key nutrients play a vital role in the health of your skin. By Todd Schlesinger, MD You’ve heard the news, read the stories, and seen the reports: nutrition is important to our health. As a part of an overall wellness plan that includes physical activity, getting enough sleep, and keeping stress levels in check, eating […]
June 3, 2015
By Elizabeth Houser, MD Everywhere we look in the media, we find claims that different diets can improve our quality of life. Experts and gurus suggest that we increase our water intake, avoid sugar, become vegetarian, or try a vegan or gluten-free diet. If we follow this advice, experts say, our heart, pancreas, and colon […]
June 3, 2015
Feed Your Brain: 6 Tips for Better Brain Health
By Paulette Lambert, RD, CDE Director of Nutrition California Health & Longevity Institute Spend some time with the 50-plus age group and it becomes clear that memory and brain function are hot topics. With many baby boomers encountering changes in their brain function—causing concern, and, let’s face it, amusement, at times— it is not surprising […]
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