Health Tips

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…

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…

As we complain about Central Florida’s current heat and humidity, it’s important to take precautions to stay healthy as you try to get cool. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention remind us that heat-related illnesses and deaths are preventable, yet many still succumb to high temperatures.   A few things to remember:   *…

Only about one in 10 of us eats enough vegetables and fruits, according to a study out this month from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Specifically, only 13 percent of Americans eat the recommended 1.5 to 2 cups of fruit daily and less than 9 percent eat the 2 to 3 cups…