Heart Disease is the number one cause of death in United States and it can be prevented. Traditionally heart disease tends to be associated with men, but it also affects women. Read More
For something a little different this month, try out parsnips in your kitchen! In season during the winter, parsnip is related to the carrot, another well-known and loved root vegetable. Read More
Juicy, refreshing, tart, sweet, tangy – these are just a few of the adjectives often used to describe our food of the month: grapefruit. Belonging to the same citrus family as orange, lemon, and pomelo,... Read More
Handwashing is one simple thing that everyone can do to help prevent infection and illness. Hand hygiene practices are key prevention tools in healthcare settings, daycare facilities, schools, public... Read More
Without a doubt, the almond is a tree nut so delicious and nutritious that everyone may go nuts about it. These oval nuts are wonderfully crunchy and buttery in taste. Read More
This holiday season, as always, parents, grandparents, friends, and co-workers will spend a great deal of time and money searching for that perfect toy for the kids on their shopping list. Which is... Read More
Chronic worrying, especially about problems you can’t control, is hard on your emotional well-being as well as your physical health. Read More
Once banished from the table by carb-fearing dieters, the humble potato is making a comeback. While it is still a staple food in many households, most people don’t realize that the potato is actually... Read More
Although classified as a vegetable, rhubarb is often treated like a fruit in the kitchen. Popular in jams, jellies, and baked goods (muffins or pies), the stalk becomes soft and tart when cooked. Read More
The best way to fight breast cancer is to take steps to detect the disease in its early stages. Due to the regular use of mammography screening, most breast cancers in the U.S. are found at an early... Read More
