Health and Wellness

A new survey by Aviva USA, in collaboration with Mayo Clinic, finds the primary factor contributing to stress for men is their financial situation. The survey also reveals a strong correlation between high levels of stress and dramatic weight gain among US males.

While the health benefits of omega-3 fatty acids derived from fish has long been known, the first clinical study carried out on the health benefits derived from the hake fish specifically, was recently completed in Spain and is even more comprehensive in its conclusions on how fish – particularly white fish - directly impacts our health.

AARP and Microsoft Corp. today announced the launch of AARP Health Record, a security-enhanced online service designed to help people over 50 manage and improve their health.  This new tool enables users to enter, store and edit their personal health information in a central location and to share it selectively with caregivers, family members, doctors and other healthcare providers.

June Dairy Month, an annual celebration that began in 1937, is traditionally a time to reflect on dairy foods and the industry that makes it possible.  It was created as a way to help distribute extra milk when cows started on pasture in the summer months.