LITTLE ROCK — The nonprofit Well Fed and the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) East Regional Campus in Helena-West Helena are partnering to combat nutritional insecurity through a food prescription program and research study called Good Food Rx.
The initiative, which serves patients at the UAMS Family Medical Center in Helena-West Helena, takes a holistic approach to diet-intervention practices, empowering people to improve their health by consuming the right kinds of healthy foods.
Patients with diet-related conditions such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes and obesity will be given “prescriptions” for healthier, nutritious dietary options tailored to…
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How To Overcome Jet Lag
Are you preparing for a vacation and traveling by plane? There are ways to shield your body against jet lag and overcome it, reducing the symptoms that can ruin your vacation.
Why do we get jet lag?
Jet lag occurs when we travel by plane and change two or more time zones, this disrupts the body’s circadian rhythm. The symptoms are a result of the circadian rhythm being detuned. The circadian rhythm is the pattern that our body follows within a 24-hour period. This rhythm essentially determines when it’s time to sleep and when it’s time to wake up. It…
Six Healthy Lifestyle Habits Linked to Slowed Memory Decline
Adhering to six healthy lifestyle behaviors is linked to slower memory decline in older adults, a large, population-based study suggests.
Investigators found that a healthy diet, cognitive activity, regular physical exercise, not smoking, and abstaining from alcohol were significantly linked to slowed cognitive decline irrespective of APOE4 status.
After adjusting for health and socioeconomic factors, investigators found that each individual’s healthy behavior was associated with a slower-than-average decline in memory over a decade. A healthy diet emerged as the strongest deterrent, followed by cognitive activity and physical exercise.
“A healthy lifestyle is associated with slower memory decline, even in the…
Heart-healthy habits linked to a longer life without chronic conditions
Share on PinterestA study found that heart-healthy lifestyle habits described in the American Heart Association’s Life’s Essential 8, such as physical activity and quality sleep, are associated with a longer lifespan and more years spent free of chronic conditions such as type 2 diabetes and cancer. urbazon/Getty Images
The American Heart Association’s Life’s Essential 8 is a concept that defines cardiovascular health based on four modifiable behaviors, such as physical activity and sleep, and four modifiable biometric measures, such as weight, blood glucose, and blood lipid levels, that impact cardiovascular health.
The composite cardiovascular health score measured using the aforementioned…
Creamy Cauliflower Soup – Eat Yourself Skinny
Creamy Cauliflower Soup topped with delicious homemade seasoned croutons, loaded with fresh vegetables, and makes the perfect cozy comfort meal that can easily be made in just 30 minutes!
Is there anything better than a warm, cozy soup on a chilly winter day? Well, this creamy cauliflower soup is loaded with fresh vegetables, packed with tons of flavor and is so silky smooth that it really hits the spot when craving a comforting meal. If you aren’t watching your carbs, try topping this soup with my delicious homemade seasoned croutons made with rustic whole grain bread that just perfectly soaks…
Plan to Allow 69-Hour Work Week Upsets Gen Zs, Millennials in South Korea
(Bloomberg) — South Korea will consider its plan to increase the maximum weekly work hours to 69 after its “MZ Generation” of millennials and Generation Z members balked at the idea that many saw as destroying a healthy work-life balance.
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The office of President Yoon Suk Yeol instructed relevant agencies to consider plans to revise the current cap of 52 hours and “communicate better with the public, especially with Generation Z and millennials,” press secretary Kim Eun-hye said in a statement Tuesday.
The move could be seen as a retreat for Yoon, who has backed pro-business…
Treadmill Workouts: Are They Still a Thing?
In the dynamic landscape of fitness trends, certain staples, such as treadmill workouts, may seem to have lost their novelty. However, despite the rise of various high-intensity interval training (HIIT) routines, trendy group classes, and fitness apps, treadmill workouts remain a significant part of many individuals’ fitness regimes. Here’s why:
Versatility
The treadmill is one of the most versatile pieces of fitness equipment. It caters to people of all fitness levels, from beginners to elite athletes. It allows for a wide range of workouts, including steady-state cardio, interval training, and incline workouts, accommodating the user’s specific fitness goals and needs.…
7 ways for you to stay healthy as you get older
The older we get, the greater our interest in staying healthy, fit and strong.
Not surprisingly, this has given birth to an industry that caters to longevity, filled with bold promises of extended life and happiness for seniors.
Often, products are loosely regulated and touted by studies conducted by manufacturers or sponsors.
So where can we find the Fountain of Youth? Read on.
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