Health and Wellness
Bob’s Red Mill Selects Finalists to Compete in the Spar for the Spurtle 2
August 2nd, 2012Winner to claim a spot in the World Porridge Making Championship
Sweet or savory? That is the question facing the judging panel for the Bob’s Red Mill Spar for the Spurtle 2: The Ultimate Oatmeal Throwdown.
Keeping Your Child Safe From the Three H's of Heat Illness
August 1st, 2012
Several US states and cities have seen record breaking temperatures this summer. Doctors at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center want to give tips to parents and guardians on how they can keep their kids safe during the hot weather.
Organic Baby Formula Sets New Industry Standard for Purity
August 1st, 2012
Nature's One, the leader in organic medical nutrition continues to pursue its mission to make organic better. Today the company confirms its organic-compliant filtration technology reduces speciated arsenic found in organic brown rice syrup to undetectable levels.
Swimming Helps Reduce Stress
August 1st, 2012
New international research commissioned by the world's leading swimwear brand, Speedo, has revealed that swimmers agree that swimming helps to release stress and tension, makes them more confident about the way they look and leaves them feeling mentally refreshed.
Struggling Primary Care Physicians Could Undermine Affordable Care Act
August 1st, 2012Primary Care Physicians Facing Financial Difficulties
26 percent of primary care physicians report poor financial health in the most recent QuantiaMD Physician Wellbeing Index. This financial instability, coupled with mounting professional challenges, and a dearth of incentives, are major factors driving new physicians away from primary care and into more lucrative subspecialties.
Women Near Retirement Underestimate Future Health Care Costs
August 1st, 2012Survey identifies differences between women and men’s attitudes about retirement
While facing the prospect of living more years in retirement, women nearing retirement underestimate how much they will need to pay for their future health care costs even more so than men nearing retirement, according to a Nationwide Financial survey released today.
New School Cafeteria Guidelines Make A Healthier Back-To-School Season
July 31st, 2012
When students arrive at school this fall, their cafeteria will look a lot different. School meals must meet new federal nutrition standards requiring more whole grains, fresh fruits and vegetables and less sodium and calories, as detailed in an article in the July issue of Food Nutrition & Science.
What a Dog's Nose Knows About People with Diabetes and Severe Hypoglycemia
July 31st, 2012
A young black Lab named Pete sleeps at the feet of Dr. Dana Hardin, medical director and pediatric endocrinologist, at Eli Lilly and Company campus in Indianapolis. Though he looks at home, Pete is not Hardin's pet.
Pregnancy Video Trend Spreads Message
July 31st, 2012
The March of Dimes is spreading its message that "Healthy Babies are Worth the Wait," by tapping into a trend by parents to create a digital keepsake of their pregnancy to share with loved ones.
Everyday Athletes Get Great Starts At Breakfast
July 31st, 2012
The 2012 Olympic Games can inspire many to make improvements in their fitness and in their efforts to keep their families healthy. One thing that fans and athletes can relate to is the importance of starting the day right, with a great breakfast to help achieve your potential.
