Healthy Choices Protect Yourself from Mosquito BitesMosquitoes may cause more than just an itchy bump. Certain mosquitoes can carry viruses, such as West Nile. Most people who are bitten will not get sick, but some will develop symptoms such as fever, headache an... Read more
Healthy Choices Should Eggs Be Part of Your Diet?Eggs are a traditional part of the diets in most cultures—including the United States. But are they good for us? In a recent study, eating a few eggs per week (two to four) showed no increase in mortality, but eati... Read more
Healthy Choices Eating Too Much Salt Weakens BonesA high salt intake increases calcium loss from bones, especially in people with a marginal calcium intake. In a study of 124 postmenopausal women, researchers found the higher the sodium (salt) intake, the lower t... Read more
Healthy Choices Legumes Are Good for YouLegumes—beans, peas, lentils and peanuts—are a healthy substitute for meat because they are high in protein, low in fat and contain no cholesterol. In a study by the International Union of Nutritional Sciences and the World... Read more
Healthy Choices Four Things You Can Do to Live LongerLifestyle choices greatly affect longevity. Cambridge University researchers studied 20,000 men and women, age 45 and older, and identified four health behaviors linked to longer life: 1) Getting regular physic... Read more
Healthy Choices Coffee Increases Blood PressureAs one of the most popular beverages in the world, the health effects of coffee have been debated for years. A recent study found a significant increase in the number of people who developed high blood pressure requi... Read more
Healthy Choices REFINED FOODS INCREASE MACULAR DEGENERATION RISKRegularly consuming refined foods such as sugary drinks, white bread, sugar cereals, French fries and chips significantly increases your risk for age-related macular degeneration—an eye disease leadi... Read more
