Labeling medications as 'gluten-free' helps those with celiac disease Going gluten-free has become an emerging nutritional topic and trend in the world of dieting and weight loss. Some celebrities even tout the gluten-free lifestyle as a way to shed pounds. But according to the University of Chicago Celiac Disease Center, the gluten-free diet isn't a choice for at least 3 million Americans...
Indoor air quality - how to protect your home and your family It's a surprising statistic, but data from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) shows that indoor air can be two to five times more polluted than outdoor air, including the air in your home. With the average American spending as much as 90 percent of their lives indoors, taking relatively easy steps to...
A decade of scientific breakthroughs for patients with GIST In the past decade, some life-threatening diseases have evolved from being untreatable diseases to chronic conditions with the help of significant medical advances. People living with a rare cancer such as GIST - a condition with a reported incidence of 4,000 to 5,000 cases each year in the United States - can often feel...
Let's talk: women opening up about menopause find community and empowerment Most women remember having "the talk" with their mother. In that crucial time just before puberty, moms provide guidance and wisdom about the changes our bodies go through. But later in life, women experience another important time of change - menopause - and many approach it without the comfort and connection that comes...
Protecting and enhancing your vision with internal sunglasses As we age, the quality of our vision can change, and for most of us that entails wearing glasses, contacts or maybe even undergoing surgical procedures. But did you know that your vision can improve through nutrition and supplementation?
Six ways to keep your workouts regular, fun and injury-free In a perfect world, you'd develop a workout schedule for the next six months, stick to it flawlessly and find yourself at the level of fitness you hoped to achieve. But as many know all too well, life sometimes gets in the way, be it in the form of an injury, lack of motivation or simply running out of time. While sticki...
What it takes to make school a safe place for students with diabetes When children head off to school, it's assumed that they'll be in a safe place where they'll be well taken care of. For the most part, that's the truth. But for children with diabetes, the school environment can pose a serious health risk if there's no one on site to help them manage their disease.
Youth safety around the farm: tractors are tools, not toys The warm summer months into the fall harvest season are some of the most beautiful times on the farm. Crops are in full-swing, fruit is abundant and families often make annual trips to local farms and festivals during this time. Whether you live on a farm or plan to visit one this season, now is the perfect time to remin...
Health alert - picking the right team to tackle opioid painkiller dependence Prescription painkiller dependence has reached epidemic levels in the United States. In 2010, twelve million Americans reported misuse of prescription painkillers in just one year. Former pro-football quarterback and current sports analyst, Ray Lucas, fell victim to these statistics. After facing his own addiction, he so...
School lunch vs. bag lunch: What's best for your kids? Bag it or buy it? What's healthier and what will they eat? It's a question faced by parents each school year. Often, there's an assumption that bagging is better, but there's also the convenience and choices of school lunch to consider. Good news: both the tray and the tote can be winning meals. A few important facts can...
Back to school, back to fitness No matter how long it's been since you set foot in a classroom, September can still bring a sense of starting over, which makes it the perfect time of year to take stock of where you are and where you want to be with your general health and level of fitness. You can go "back to school" by enrolling in an exercise class o...
High temperatures increase health risks for people with diabetes For the nearly 26 million Americans living with diabetes, high temperatures and increased sun exposure can pose particularly dangerous health risks. During warm weather, experts caution that people with diabetes must take extra care to avoid serious, heat-related conditions.
