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I really appreciate that we have a national holiday of thanksgiving! It is so much happier to live in a state of gratitude rather than grievance.
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Read moreBoy the weather has been nice these last few weeks! The conditions where I live were just beautiful….sunny days with average temperatures in the 60’s to low 70’s and little wind. It’s hard to believe that it’s the middle of November. With weather like this, it’s easy to forget that winter is right around the corner. With that in mind, it might be a good idea to give a little thought to what kind of surprises Mother Nature might have in store for us in the coming months--which brings me to the subject of El Niño.
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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2023
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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2023
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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2023
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There's no one-size-fitsall strategy when it comes to calorie consumption, and that can contribute to some confusion as adults try to achieve and maintain a healthy weight. Dietary guidelines established by the United States Department of Health and Human Services promote nutrient- dense foods and beverages, but many people prefer to know how many calories they should consume each day. Though that's understandable, the quality of the calories consumed goes a long way toward determining how nutritious a diet is. The Cleveland Clinic notes that the DHHS guidelines have historically recommended adults 21 and over consume between 1,600 and 3,000 calories per day. However, staying within those parameters does not necessarily mean a person's diet is healthy. Though individuals should keep total calorie consumption in mind when planning their diets, it's equally important to recognize what else the DHHS has to say about diet, particularly foods to avoid. The DHHS recommends limiting consumption of foods and beverages that are high in added sugars, saturated fat and sodium. Limiting consumption of alcoholic beverages is another way to ensure your diet is working for you and not against you.
Read moreAnnual flu shots may not be a tradition many people look forward to, but such vaccinations are highly effective at reducing the risk of influenza-related illness. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that recent studies have indicated flu shots reduce the risk of flu-related illness by as much as 60 percent. In fact, the CDC estimates that flu vaccinations during the 2019-20 flu season prevented roughly 7.5 million flu illnesses and more than 100,000 influenza-associated hospitalizations.
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