Fact labels have been on food products for the past 20 years. They were put in place by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to allow us make sound decisions on what we buy, as well as knowing the Percentage Daily
Ahhh. . . My Racing Heart Month
by Lori Sciame February 6th, 2026During February, the American Heart Association (AHA) has a series of promotions aimed at both men and women concerning optimum heart health. Today is their Go Red for Women Day celebration. On this first Friday in February, men and women are asked to wear the color red to symbolize the toll that heart disease takes on American women.
Did you know that heart disease
The Fountain of Youth Found – It’s Exercise!
by Lori Sciame January 30th, 2026Imagine life when you are 80. Do you see yourself sitting in a chair, watching television or doing a crossword puzzle? Or do you picture yourself outside, enjoying the day: gardening or playing golf?
The fact is, many Americans now live well into their 80s and beyond. Gone are the days when old age automatically means inactivity. Of course, there are people who have health complications that prohibit
Tweens, Teens, and Vegetarianism
by MPK January 23rd, 2026Read More
Part of the process of growing up is discovering who you are. New friends, new hobbies, and new ideologies may be part of the discovering. Whether it means wearing only orange clothing, learning a foreign language, or exploring a new belief, this is a time to study new subjects and find things that are of interest. For some kids, vegetarianism may
For Your Health: Get Moving, Ladies!
by Lori Sciame January 16th, 2026Read More
What is the number one killer of women in the United States? It's not car accidents, breast cancer, or diabetes. It's heart disease. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that "Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women; half of the deaths due to heart disease in 2006 were
Important: Preconception Counseling
by Kimberly Hays January 9th, 2026Read More
We all know the importance of taking good care of our bodies after finding out we are pregnant. We do this by eating well, and by taking vitamins and seeing our doctor regularly. With one baby out of every 33 in the United States being born with birth defects, doctors are now trying to lower those numbers by recommending steps for