During this pandemic, we may have heard of all the kinds of tests being applied in order to detect whether one has, or has had, a COVID infection. Below are the main types. Antibody Tests: If you contract the COVID virus, your immune system responds by trying to fight...

It’s well known that chronic exposure to bad news can increase risk for sadness, depression, and other negative emotional issues. But the opposite is just as true. When you focus on positive aspects of your life, your brain is more likely to produce positive hormones and act as a...

Beans are one of the healthiest foods on the planet and benefit cholesterol control too! They can be prepared in so many different ways so experiment with them by mixing in some cheese, hot peppers or hot sauce. You’ll Need 2 cups cooked pinto beans, divided 1/2 cup water...

It is common to hear that moving into fall and winter can contribute to feelings of sadness or perhaps even weight gain. The condition known as Seasonal Affective Disorder is the most well known emotional outcome of the shorter, colder days that are coming. But keep in mind that...

Veggies are the building blocks of the Mediterranean diet. Try this recipe as a way to savor green beans. You’ll Need  2 Tablespoons butter  1 ½ pounds fresh green beans  1 large tomato peeled and chopped  ½ cup green onion, chopped  1 teaspoon salt  1/8 teaspoon pepper  ½ teaspoon...

This is a refreshing, satisfying salad all in one! You’ll Need: 16 ounces dried tortellini 2 red bell pepper, chopped 1 small red onion, chopped 1/4 cup black olives Dressing – you’ll need: 1/2 cup vinegar 1/2 cup olive oil 3 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped 3 tablespoons lemon 1...

Your blood vessels (arteries, capillaries, and veins) carry oxygen and nutrients into your brain cells to keep them healthy. If your blood vessels are unhealthy, they can break open. This is called a stroke and can lead to permanent impairment or death. It is critical to keep blood vessels...

This combination is so surprisingly wonderful together because you basically have a spice cake that is made moist by the zucchini and sweet by the chocolate, that’s a    win-win! You’ll Need 2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped 2 eggs, beaten 1 1/3 cups sugar 1 1/3 sticks unsalted butter,...

If you have fallen out of your activity schedule over the past couple of months, it is time to reset your routine; if you think about exercise in the following way, it will be easier to start and sustain. For any exercise you do, there is some amount you...

The current COVID-19 pandemic has had us all adapt to a “new normal”. Changing old routines can create stressors; although we have no control over how long this situation will last, there are things we can control. • With all the changes we face, it becomes more important than...

This salad is a delicious complement to many meals and a cancer fighter too. Arugula is such an interesting green that can really take a salad to another level. You’ll Need 1 cup of arugula ¾ cup olive oil 3 Tablespoons red wine vinegar 1 ½ teaspoons Dijon mustard...

Research demonstrates that learning new things and having new experiences can aid in preventing memory loss and keep the brain alert in the process. Engaging in novel activities is like taking your brain tissue to the gym. This encourages more connections to be formed and strengthened. The outcome is...