Let’s Move! in Blue Springs continues on Saturday from 8 to 10 a.m. at Club 7 Fitness, 1241 S.W. Missouri 7.
Sweet and creamy-smooth or intensely dark and rich, chocolate is pure sensual pleasure. Among South American tribes, chocolate was considered a food of the gods. For many people it remains just that.
When little Georgie Washington cut down the family cherry tree in rural Virginia, as legend goes, he was in big trouble with his father. Cherries were a fruit staple in colonial America and the loss of the tree meant fewer cherry pies, jellies and syrups.
February is American Heart Month, and unfortunately, most of us know someone who has had heart disease or stroke. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, with one in every three deaths resulting from heart disease and stroke. These conditions are also the leading causes of disability that prevent people from working and enjoying family activities.
In the wake of a stroke there is a narrow window for treatment that can preserve brain function.
Paula Deen, the celebrity chef known for Southern cooking drenched in butter and generously sprinkled with sugar, recently disclosed that three years ago she was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.
On New Year’s Day, my 12-year-old daughter announced that she was going to become vegetarian for 30 days. I thought this was a great idea, but, of course, had to outdo her and announced that I would be vegan for 30 days.
It’s no surprise that obesity is a major health issue for millions of Americans. It’s estimated that about two-thirds of adults and one-third of children in this country are overweight or obese. And despite all the health warnings over the years, it’s simply not a problem that’s going away.
Getting enough water every day is important for your health. Healthy people meet their fluid needs by drinking when thirsty and drinking with meals. Most of your fluid needs are met through the water and beverages you drink. However, you can get some fluids through the foods that you eat. For example, broth in soups and foods with high water content such as celery, tomatoes, or melons can contribute to fluid intake.
Post-traumatic stress disorder affects 7.7 million Americans, a stunning 11 to 20 percent of US soldiers returning from Iraq or Afghanistan and 30 percent of Vietnam vets. Recurrent nightmares of the traumatic event are common and often debilitating. PTSD and nightmares, what do you know?
