Living in a state known for its high rates of drinking, I fully understand the negative ramifications of alcohol use on relationships. In Wisconsin (the state where I reside), alcohol is included in almost every social gathering, from family holidays to backyard barbecues. In fact, Wisconsin has more bars/taverns than grocery stores. Because of this, adults and children alike are affected by the misuse of this powerful depressant. Check out the following list concerning the negative effects of alcohol on relationships.
Older Men: Nutrition Basics
by Lori Sciame March 22nd, 2024 | Health Observance
Older men take notice. You need to be aware of whether your diet consists of the right kinds of foods. Thinking about nutrition goes way beyond eating an iceberg lettuce salad twice a week. One must understand that it takes a variety of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, proteins, and healthy fats to build a nutritious diet. Plus, once a man reaches 50, he should not eat the same as he did in his earlier years.
How Many Calories Per Day?
Because older men may
Foods to Help Arthritis
by Kimberly Hays March 8th, 2024 | Common Conditions, Health ObservanceAs many as 50 million Americans suffer from arthritis. Arthritis literally means joint inflammation, and it is caused by several factors including genetics, environment, age, obesity, and age. Treatment for arthritis includes weight loss, physical therapy, assistive aids, physical activity, and medication to relieve the pain. A person with arthritis needs to learn self-management skills to help in their treatment. Besides regular exercise, a healthy diet is essential. Here we will look at some of the best food choices to help if you or a loved one has arthritis.
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Reading Fact Labels for Heart Health
by Kimberly Hays February 9th, 2024 | Health Observance
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 Value (%DV) of vitamins and nutrients in foods. Using the Percentage Daily Values can help to maintain heart health.
High blood pressure is a concern to all of us, especially when considering that one in three people have high blood pressure, and
Ahhh… My Racing Heart
by Lori Sciame February 2nd, 2024 | Health Observance
During February, the American Heart Association (AHA) has a series of promotions aimed at both men and women concerning optimum heart health. As I write this post, it 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 is the number one killer of women in the United States today? Because of this, the AHA hopes