Should You Be Screened for Diabetes

Should You Be Screened for Diabetes

Diabetes is not a disease that you want to leave uncontrolled. It can lead to blindness, kidney failure, loss of limbs, and heart disease. All this and maybe more, because of a glitch in how your body handles blood sugar. How do you know if you should be screened for...
Get a Head Start on the Flu Season

Get a Head Start on the Flu Season

Flu season usually starts in October, and that may feel like a long way off.  But why not get prepared! Learn how to lower your risk of getting the flu, which affects 1 to 2 out of 10 Americans each year. And review the checklist below to make sure you have supplies...
St. Patrick’s Day Green Salad

St. Patrick’s Day Green Salad

St. Patrick’s Day is a fun day to celebrate Irish traditions, whether or not you’re of Irish descent. For some people, eating green foods for St. Patrick’s Day means eating green-colored mashed potatoes and cabbage alongside a mug of green beer. While putting green...
National Napping Day

National Napping Day

It’s hard to be at your best when you aren’t getting enough sleep at night. Fitting in a nap can help erase that sleep-deprived irritability. Here are a few napping tips: Regular, short naps can help lower tension, which decreases your risk of heart disease. The best...
National Margarita Day Mocktail Recipes

National Margarita Day Mocktail Recipes

Who doesn’t love a margarita? It’s the perfect beverage to cool you down on a hot day, compliments spicy Mexican food and is easy to make for a crowd. While it’s great to enjoy a drink with a friend, remember that alcohol needs to be consumed in moderation. Moderate...