By Robert PreidtHealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, July 9, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Your job may significantly increase your risk of catching the flu, with potential implications for the spread of other infectious diseases including COVID-19, according to new research. On average, working folks are 35% more likely to get the flu than those without jobs, but… Read More »
The premise of the Paleo diet is to eat the same foods our pre-agricultural hunter-gatherer ancestors presumably ate: fruits, vegetables, meat, seafood, and nuts. But on the whole, Paleo followers believe a grain-free, dairy-free diet more closely aligns with how humans genetically evolved to eat food. The weight loss and health benefits of going Paleo… Read More »
I’VE ALWAYS said that the two most important things a Black American parent can buy for their young children are swimming lessons and a passport. That’s because swimming and travel are effective tools for teaching children not to be limited by fear. When both of my kids were young, they took swimming lessons, and now… Read More »
If you’re like most adults, caffeine is a part of your daily routine. But do you know the caffeine content of your favorite drinks? Up to milligrams of caffeine a day is considered safe for most adults. However, people’s sensitivity to caffeine varies. If you’re bothered by headaches, restlessness or anxiety, you may want to… Read More »
And always—go for the rainbow. And the real Mediterranean diet is about more than just eating fresh, wholesome food. Organic is best, but only if you can easily afford it. Related Stories. Moderate amounts of dairy, poultry and eggs are also central to the Mediterranean Diet, as is seafood. Whole grains: High in fiber and… Read More »