Fuel up with energy-boosting foods
Forget the energy drinks. Dietitians say if you want a steady stream of energy without the ups and downs, try whole foods, grains, fruits and vegetables….
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Antibiotic reactions
In some people, antibiotics cause diarrhea, but this might be prevented by taking probiotics at the same time. According to the Tufts Nutrition Letter,…
Food feels good
In a study that will surprise few, scientists in Finland found that eating makes us feel good. The feel-good effect is caused by widespread release of…
Activity beats genetics
Some people do have a genetic risk for obesity, but they aren’t doomed to be fat. A study published in the journal Diabetes found that genetic risk for…
Healthy Superbowl munchies
The Big Game on Feb. 4 demands big food, and it can be healthy. Nachos are big during football. Try substituting black bean salad with beans, corn,…
Kevlar isn’t just for vests
Medical technology has developed dramatically in recent decades, but up until now there hasn’t been a suitable replacement for human cartilage. According…
Valentine lore abounds
Superstitions abound about Valentine’s Day and many involve birds. If the first bird a girl sees on Valentine’s Day is a robin, she will know she is to…
The sleepy groundhog stretches
For hundreds of years, on February 2, people have wondered if the groundhog would awake to see his shadow. The day probably started with the feast of…
Spay and neuter: Save the animals
Pet owners should watch for low-cost neuter and spay offers at the end of February in honor of Spay Day, Feb. 25 and World Spay Day, Feb. 27. It’s the…
Carrots are healthy, peeled or unpeeled
Peeling a carrot does not remove the majority of vitamins, according to the Tufts University Nutrition Letter. The carrot skin contains concentrated…