Health Benefits of Volunteering You probably know that by volunteering for a worthwhile cause, you give priceless gifts to others. You may know that ... [Read More] 11/18/2024 | By Angela Thoreson
Wild for Wild Rice A great alternative to rice, wild rice has more protein than most other whole grains and is a good source ... [Read More] 11/15/2024 | By Lori Zanteson, Environmental Nutrition
Aging Makes Tasks Harder Aging makes tasks harder as our bodies experience muscle loss, decreased strength, and reduced flexibility. These inevitable changes can make ... [Read More] 11/12/2024 | By Howard LeWine, M.D.
Medicare Drug Plan Improvements Important aspects of the Medicare drug plan, known as Part D, improved in 2024 – about 18.7 million people will ... [Read More] 11/8/2024 | By Susan Jaffe
How, and Why, to Fit More Fiber and Fermented Foods Into Your Meals An F may mean failure in school, but the letter earns high marks in your diet. The two biggest dietary ... [Read More] 11/8/2024 | By Matthew Solan
Easy Ways to Assess Body Fat Distribution Question: I had a body fat measurement done by a company trying to sell me a handheld device. It showed ... [Read More] 11/5/2024 | By Howard LeWine, M.D.
The Healthy Flax Egg While you won’t want to fry up a flax egg for breakfast, you can find other ways to substitute this ... [Read More] 11/1/2024 | By Environmental Nutrition
More Efficient Walking Tips Walking is a wonderful way to stay healthy, and you might be able to get more bang for your buck ... [Read More] 10/29/2024 | By Howard LeWine, M.D.
Benefits of Probiotics Probiotics are live microorganisms that provide health benefits when consumed in adequate amounts. Found in fermented foods and supplements, these ... [Read More] 10/25/2024 | By Kristen N. Smith
Lifespan vs. Healthspan Is there a difference in lifespan vs. healthspan? Yes, says Nathan LaBrasseur of Director of the Robert and Arlene Kogod ... [Read More] 10/22/2024 | By Nathan LeBrasseur