Everyone knows that medications benefit society in many ways -- they can help fight cancer, they can take away pain, and they can lift depressed spirits. In fact, with the dizzying array of pharmaceuticals available for use when we get sick, we can rest assured that “there’s a pill for that!â€
But there are a few responsibilities that consumers need to understand when choosing to medicate their ills with these wonder drugs.
First, medications need to be kept out of the hands of children. Most people remember to do this when they have little ones at home. They
Sodium
by Louise January 17th, 2011 | Diet, Nutrition
Did you hear about the proposed salt ban in New York City? About a year ago, State Assemblyman Felix Ortiz, a Brooklyn Democrat, introduced a bill that would ban the use of salt in NYC restaurants. Violaters would face up to a $1,000 fine! Naturally, all of the chefs in the city opposed this idea. Who would come to the restaurants if their recipes didn't include salt? Americans love salt; we're addicted. This bill never passed, but could we be seeing more proposals like this in the future?
The benefits of salt: When we talk about salt with regard to nutrition, we should technically
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The benefits of salt: When we talk about salt with regard to nutrition, we should technically
Tofu
by Louise January 14th, 2011 | Diet
This year, I attended a Thanksgiving dinner where both turkey and Tofurky (a vegetarian "turkey," constructed from tofu) were being served. A few of the meat-eaters unwittingly ended up with Tofurky instead of "the real deal." However, they had not noticed, until one girl pointed to her friend's plate and asked, "Are you vegetarian?" When it dawned on the Tofurky-eater that she had mistaken the Tofurky for the turkey, she seemed disgusted, though only seconds before that, she had been happily consuming the Tofurky. Why this reaction?
Tofu seems to be a very misunderstood food. Many people think that its
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Tofu seems to be a very misunderstood food. Many people think that its
Another Reason to Get Off the Couch
by MPK January 10th, 2011 | Diseases, Heart Health
You already know that sitting on the couch and watching television for hours is not good for your health. Chances are if you watch many hours of programming, you are overweight, not exercising enough, and possibly have high cholesterol. Studies also have shown that young children who watch excessive amounts of television tend to be more likely to have Attention Deficit Disorder. If this knowledge isn't enough, there is another study that illustrates the ill effects of television.
The Scottish Health Study, released in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, reports on the dangers of watching television.Â
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The Scottish Health Study, released in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, reports on the dangers of watching television.Â
Tweens, Teens, & Vegetarianism
by MPK January 7th, 2011 | Children's Health, Nutrition
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 be intriguing.
If you have access to a close friend or family member that is vegetarian, then this change in eating will be simple. However, if you aren't vegetarian and don't know anyone who is the thought may be
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If you have access to a close friend or family member that is vegetarian, then this change in eating will be simple. However, if you aren't vegetarian and don't know anyone who is the thought may be