Some of us sleep like a baby – and some of us don’t. Many things could cause insomnia, such as existing medical problems or high caffeine consumption. Here are six ways in which you can try to prevent insomnia if you have a problem drifting off to sleep the moment…
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Some hypertension risk factors, like age and genetics, can’t be controlled, but cutting your salt intake is one way to lower your blood pressure risk. Our bodies need salt, or sodium, for proper functioning of muscles and nerves, as well as to manage blood pressure and blood volume. But most…
YES! Eating certain foods can help make life’s little details unforgettable. Age, stress, quality and length of sleep, medications, and of course, nutrition can all influence how well your memory functions. Physiologically, good memory depends on your total number of brain cells (neurons), the smooth flow of communication between the…
Many people are taking an aspirin a day to keep the doctor away, instead of the proverbial apple. If you are among those taking aspirin daily, here are 5 things you should consider: 1. Increased loss of folic acid in urine as well as reduced blood levels of folic acid…
WRONG AGAIN! Continued from yesterday’s post: 4. High-protein diets are risky for some people with diabetes. The correct answer is: TRUE Research shows that people with kidney problems have faster loss of kidney function if they follow a high protein diet. How much protein is too much? The American Diabetes…
WRONG! Here are some myths and truths about the connection between sweets and Diabetes: 1. Sweets like candy and cake are off limits to people with diabetes. The correct answer is: FALSE Sweet indulgences – candies, pies, cakes – were once off-limits for people with diabetes. Not any more. In…
An emergency sojourn at the dentist’s clinic – hence the delay with continuing this wonderful series on the Food Pyramid. Do read Part 1 and Part 2 Here is Part 3… Meat and Beans Although this category is called “meat and beans” on the pyramind, it actually includes meat, poultry,…