by mg_user | Feb 8, 2016 | Nutrition & Recipes
The phrase “small but mighty” might be used to perfectly describe members of the legume family, particularly peanuts. You may simply eat peanuts as a quick afternoon snack or even use them as an appetizer at a party, but as it turns out, peanuts come with some...
by mg_user | Feb 5, 2016 | Caregiver Corner
Fact: heart disease is the leading cause of death in both men and women, resulting in approximately 610,000 deaths a year as estimated by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Heart attacks are the most common form of heart disease affecting thousands each...
by mg_user | Feb 3, 2016 | Current Events
“Listen to your doctor” is one of the golden rules we were taught growing up. It seems simple enough, but did you know that many patients skip their prescriptions? A new study found this to be particularly true regarding patients surviving a heart attack....
by mg_user | Feb 1, 2016 | Health & Wellness
With the increasing advancements in technology, it should come as no surprise that researchers are continuously looking for ways to identify one’s risk factors for certain diseases or illnesses. After all, a Fitness Calculator was developed earlier last year to...
by mg_user | Jan 29, 2016 | Nutrition & Recipes
We have always been told that cooking at home is the healthier option rather than going out to eat. Having the ability to measure our ingredients puts us at an advantage when trying to watch what we eat and how many calories we consume. A new study, however, might not...
by mg_user | Jan 27, 2016 | Fitness
Millions of older adults fall every year, which is probably the biggest reason why many are always looking for ways to improve their balance. We often hear a lot about how yoga, tai chi and pilates are some of the best exercises to improve one’s balance, but now a new...