Ever noticed how the onset of winter weather tends to increase the frequency of illness? While weather does play a role, it is not the direct cause. Rather, place blame on the true culprits causing your illness, for example rhinovirus (common cold) and influenza virus (flu). The connection between winter and illness The connection lies […]
A Feast for Your Eyes!
Good nutrition and good health tend to go hand in hand. You’ve probably heard about some of the great benefits that come from eating a balanced diet, like helping you stay at a healthy weight or lowering your risk for heart disease. However, did you know that good nutrition can also prevent eye some eye […]
‘Tis the Season for Food Safety!
For many of us, the holidays revolve around gathering with family and friends to enjoy food, and there’s no shortage of ways to spread holiday cheer with tasty treats. As you start to gather up the ingredients you need to make your family’s holiday favorites, don’t forget the most important ingredient: food safety! Without it, […]