by mg_user | Feb 28, 2014 | Nutrition & Recipes
February has been dedicated to American Heart Health Month, and for good reason. Cardiovascular disease is currently the leading cause of death in the United States—about 600,000 people die of heart disease every year. That’s a whopping 1 in every 4 deaths. There are...
by mg_user | Feb 3, 2014 | Nutrition & Recipes
By Guest Blogger Robin Amylon 30% of older adults aged 65 and over have no natural teeth. Changes in oral health are most likely the result of disease, medical treatment, medications or poor tooth hygiene rather than aging itself. The inability to bite and chew makes...
by mg_user | Jan 24, 2014 | Nutrition & Recipes
Heart disease is shocking. Not because it’s so rare or mysterious, but because it is responsible for roughly 1 in 3 American deaths. The American Heart Association estimates that 2300 Americans die every day as a result of cardiovascular disease, which amounts to...
by mg_user | Jan 10, 2014 | Nutrition & Recipes
Vitamin D deficiency is an incredibly common problem for most Americans, especially seniors. Many members of the Greatest Generation felt the effects of Vitamin D deficiency, which has been linked to childhood wellness issues like rickets, a debilitating bone disease....
by mg_user | Dec 23, 2013 | Nutrition & Recipes
As we are smack dab in the middle of the holiday season, it’s important to think about the effects that cheating on your diet might have if you are a diabetic. Figuring out how to manage your diabetes, especially around the holidays, is important to your overall long...
by mg_user | Dec 11, 2013 | Nutrition & Recipes
Fad Diets are a lot like Reality TV stars. No matter how objectionable they may seem, they have a tendency to become extremely popular. And like Reality TV stars, most Fad Diets are old news after just a few short years in the spotlight. Of course, just because a diet...