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May 3, 2023
When to Throw Away Your Containers

Whether you use Tupperware, another brand or reuse containers food came in, everyone has plastic storage pots that they keep for years. But, how long is it safe to use the same containers over and over?

Recipes
May 2, 2023
Low-carb, Low-fat, Tasty Tuna Dishes

It’s World Tuna Day. Canned tuna is the second most popular seafood in the U.S. To celebrate we are sharing four low-fat, low-carb, delicious recipes that are perfect for warmer weather!

Diet
May 1, 2023
Calories on Menu Reduce Cancer Deaths

In 2018 restaurants with 20 or more locations had to add calorie counts to their menus in the U.S. A study estimated that 28,000 cases of obesity-related cancer were prevented by this act.

Get Out There
April 28, 2023
Picnicking Is Good for Health

We’re at the perfect time of year when it’s not too hot or too cold. It’s also not too buggy yet, and the absolute perfect weather for picnicking. Picnicking is good for your mental and physical health.

Diet
April 27, 2023
Sugar Taxes on Soda Are a Mixed Bag

Oakland, CA, has been celebrating the drop in purchases of sugar-heavy drinks since introducing a tax on sugar-sweetened beverages. While their program has succeeded, it isn’t always the case.

Lifestyle
April 26, 2023
Views on Aging Impact Memory and Happiness

A 12-year study with 1,716 seniors found that people with a positive view of aging were less likely to develop mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and 30 percent more likely to recover from MCI if it developed.

Recipes
April 25, 2023
Four Low-carb Versions of Your Favorite Snack Cakes

Many people love snack cakes. They are a sweet-tooth treat that takes us back to our childhood. We are sharing four recipes for beloved snack cakes that won’t upset your blood sugar.

Diet
April 24, 2023
Trend Meant To Make People Drink Water May Be Unhealthy

“Watertok” is a trend where people share “water” recipes. The drinks stretch the definition of water. While the trend is meant to make people drink more throughout the day, people question whether it’s healthy.

Get Out There
April 21, 2023
How to Practice Gökotta

We love words from other languages that can’t be easily translated, especially when they are about health and wellness. We are looking at gökotta — the Swedish practice of getting up early to listen to birdsong.

Lifestyle
April 20, 2023
Hearing Aids May Lower Dementia Risk

Many people don’t like the idea of wearing hearing aids as they age. However, even more than being able to fully participate in the world around you, hearing aids may lower the risk of developing dementia.

Diet
April 19, 2023
Yellow Dragon Fruit Isn’t Superfood

Social media loves to call things superfoods. You may have heard that yellow dragon fruit is the new “it” superfood, according to social media. It’s very high in fiber and is nutritious, but the claims are dubious.

Recipes
April 18, 2023
Four Low-carb Banana Desserts

Bananas are quite high in carbs, when we want banana desserts, we turn to recipes that make a little banana go a long way or use banana extract. Here are four banana desserts you can enjoy without worrying about the carbs!

Diet
April 17, 2023
Magnesium-rich Foods May Aid Brain Aging

Magnesium can aid blood sugar levels. Now, a study found that more magnesium in a diet led to healthier brain aging. It even reduced the risk of dementia.

Exercise
April 14, 2023
When Do You Need to Replace Your Helmet?

When was the last time you got a new bicycle helmet? We're not talking about buying something fancy. We're focusing on safety. If you don’t crash, you should replace your helmet every three to 10 years.

Diet
April 13, 2023
Intermittent Fasting May Aid Blood Sugar

A study found that calorie counting and small meals were better for weight loss than intermittent fasting. But a different one found that intermittent fasting may help blood sugar, even without weight loss.

Diet
April 12, 2023
Salads Recalled Over Deadly Listeria Worry

A voluntary recall has been issued for several brands of bagged salads that may carry listeria. Originally just Fruit Ridge Farms and Bell’s Bistro salads were recalled. It's expanded to Revolution Farms and Fresh Express.

Recipes
April 11, 2023
Four Low-carb Cobblers to Sweeten Your Day

Spring to us means warmer days and cold nights. It’s the perfect time for warm desserts. That’s why we’re sharing four cobbler recipes with fewer carbs for everyone to enjoy.

Lifestyle
April 10, 2023
Laughter Can Aid Blood Sugar

It’s long been said that laughter is the best medicine. There is actually some truth to that. In fact, laughter can lower your blood sugar.

Get Out There
April 7, 2023
Reasons Not to Buy an Outdoor TV

An outdoor TV is expensive. But, more than the monetary cost, there is a quality of life cost. Having a TV in your yard takes away from what your yard is meant to be: a gateway into nature. And they can take a toll on your health.

Diet
April 6, 2023
Cantaloupe Can Aid Blood Sugar

Cantaloupe is one of our favorite fruits of the spring! It’s almost cantaloupe season, and we are looking at the ways it aids blood sugar, blood pressure, heart health and so much more.

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