Have you ever suffered from a post-meal slump, where you feel exhausted after a heavy meal? That heavy feeling, often described as a food coma, can disrupt your productivity and overall well-being. Although many people associate post-meal fatigue with large meals like turkey dinners, the causes extend beyond meal size. The composition of your meal … Read more
A portfolio diet is linked to a reduced risk of heart attack and stroke, a new study shows. If you want to follow a heart-healthy diet, a specific eating pattern can help. Whether you want to lower your cholesterol, lower your risk of stroke or simply eat more plant-based foods, new research published last month … Read more
Metastatic subcutaneous melanoma Image courtesy of DermNetZ The treatment of patients with melanoma is undergoing a paradigm shift. In October 2023, the FDA approved nivolumab (Opdivo; Bristol Myers Squibb) for patients 12 years and older with completely resected stage IIB/C melanoma.1 This recent approval is considered a groundbreaking development for patients with advanced melanoma. Wide … Read more
In the fight to reduce infant mortality and mortality worldwide, we face two major challenges: malnutrition and infectious diseases. What makes things all the more challenging is that the two are linked. Multiple hardships, including lack of access to healthcare, not being vaccinated, poverty and gender-related barriers, can all intertwine and leave children vulnerable. Obviously, … Read more
Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce is one of the most dominant tight ends in NFL history. The 6-foot-2, 260-pound superstar needs about 4,000 calories every day to fuel his body. He suppresses that huge appetite with tons of protein, sweets, and occasionally junk food. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access your … Read more
I remember as if it were yesterday that as a child I went to my grandparents’ house in the country for a visit. My grandmother used to make these delicious cookies, piping hot links and delicious buttery grits for me on her wood stove. When the meal was ready, she would scream and I would … Read more
Extra virgin olive oil is considered premium and is therefore the most expensive grade of olive oil. That’s because it is cold-pressed and not processed with heat, like refined olive oil. All olive oil offers numerous health benefits, but some beneficial nutrients are more abundant in extra virgin olive oil. Here’s the difference between extra … Read more
It’s the holidays, a time full of Christmas lights, Christmas parties and lots of delicious food. The end of the year is fast approaching and it can seem like there’s no time to manage your health, between events to organize, presents to buy and family to see. Maybe you’re among the 64% of Americans surveyed … Read more
Milestone celebrated during Prematurity Awareness Month DUARTE, California., November 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Prolacta BiosciencesThe world’s leading hospital supplier of 100% breast milk nutritional products for critically ill, premature infants proudly commemorates Prematurity Awareness Month 2023 by announcing a major milestone: the lives of more than 100,000 premature and critically ill infants have been impacted … Read more
This is evident from a recent study published in the journal Nutrients, researchers conducted interviews and online surveys with hospital cafe staff to explore support and implementation variables for the Meat-Free Mondays (MFMs) movement. More than half of the 194 survey participants actively contributed to the movement, and almost 60% supported the movement. The research … Read more