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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

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Foods to Help Arthritis

by Kimberly Hays March 8th, 2024 | Common Conditions, Health Observance





As 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

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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

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The Best Possible Start

by Lori Sciame January 5th, 2024 | Health Observance





I vividly remember the moment I read the positive pregnancy test. I felt awash with emotions, including immense joy at the news I would be bringing a new life into the world. Would my first baby be a boy or girl? Would he or she have brown or blonde hair? Dozens of questions ran through my mind. After the initial elation, my thoughts drifted towards more practical concerns, such as visiting the doctor.





My concerns about my child, however, began long

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