Health and Wellness

If you’re a curry connoisseur, you know that turmeric (Curcuma longa) is the key spice that gives the Indian dish its zing. Turmeric is also what makes American mustard yellow. In addition to its flavor, turmeric is also gaining popularity as a medicinal, anti-inflammatory herb. Inflammation is our immune system’s response to a foreign or…

Americans generally spend more time at work than we do at home, so having a healthy workplace is critical for overall wellness. We can hear you saying you don’t have time to fit exercise into your workday. But there are simple ways to use your workplace for mini workouts. One idea: schedule a walking meeting.…

With football season in full swing, you’re sure to be hearing more about concussions. Please remember that it’s not just football players who can suffer this kind of traumatic brain injury. Any sudden bump or blow to the head and neck area can cause a concussion – playing soccer, a trip and fall, car accidents,…

One of the best ways to eat healthier is to stock your kitchen with the proper staples. That way, when you dash home after a busy day, you’re less likely to grab fast food or a takeout menu – two options that add fat, salt and large portions to your diet. Nutritionists and wellness experts…

As the school year begins again, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) provides a variety of back-to-school safety tips on topics ranging from heavy backpacks to teen driving. We’re sharing a few. For AAP’s full list, please visit https://www.aap.org/en-us/about-the-aap/aap-press-room/news-features-and-safety-tips/pages/Back-to-School-Tips.aspx Backpack Safety * The “healthiest” backpacks have wide, padded shoulder straps and a padded back. *…

Lyme disease, a bacterial infection transmitted by ticks, wasn’t understood until 1975 when researchers discovered that a high number of children diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis lived in neighboring Connecticut towns near wooded areas.  Their symptoms all began in the summer months, the height of tick season. It was learned that tiny deer ticks infected with a…