Douglas and Pitkin counties are the healthiest in Colorado for the fifth year in a row, while people living in Otero and Bent counties have the shortest and sickest lives.
The annual health rankings compiled by the University of Wisconsin’s Population Health Institute attempt to grade counties across the country on two areas: health outcomes and the factors that influence health.
The ranking of counties’ health outcomes combines years of potential life lost from residents dying before age 75; the percentage of people reporting poor health; and the percentage of babies born too small. It correlates strongly with how prosperous…
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Banana Breakfast Muffins – Eat Yourself Skinny
These Banana Breakfast Muffins are moist, fluffy, and made healthier with whole wheat flour, Greek yogurt, and zero butter or refined sugar. Loaded with delicious banana flavor and hot spices for the perfect morning muffin!
Is there anything better than warm, cozy banana bread?? Well, make them into muffins and you can enjoy them all week! These healthy banana breakfast muffins are moist, super fluffy, and the best part is they are easy to make in just 30 minutes. These muffins are made healthier with whole wheat flour, Greek yogurt and naturally sweetened with banana and honey so no sugar…
The Secret to a Happy, Healthy Life
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What makes a happy life? In some way, this feels like one of the most important questions a person can ask.
To look for answers, researchers from Harvard University have been following two very different groups of men for more than 80 years—268 Harvard graduates and 456 men who grew up in inner-city Boston. This is the longest-running study ever of human life. Researchers were particularly interested in the social and psychological factors that impact health and well-being later in life.
This year, the current study directors—Harvard Professor Robert Waldinger and Bryn Mawr Professor Marc Schulz—published a book,…
Frankenstein Rice Krispie Treats – Eat Yourself Skinny
Delicious, melt-in-your-mouth spooky Frankenstein Rice Krispie Treats made healthier with creamy peanut butter, honey and vanilla easily made in just 15 minutes! The perfect treat for Halloween that your kids will love!
We grew up making rice krispie treats as kids, you know the ones with gooey marshmallows and melted butter, but you will seriously LOVE these healthier Frankenstein rice krispie treats! We’re swapping out the marshmallows for creamy peanut butter, honey and vanilla for some sweetness, then making them festive by adding green food coloring and fun candy eyeballs. These monster treats make the perfect addition to your Halloween…
Chocolate Mummy Cookies – Eat Yourself Skinny
Get festive this Halloween with these delicious Chocolate Mummy Cookies! Made healthier with zero butter, oil or refined sugar and is the perfect spooky treat your kids will love!
Halloween is right around the corner and these adorable chocolate mummy cookies are sure to be a hit with your kids! Not only are the cookies super cute with those googly eyes and white chocolate bandages, but the combination of chocolate and peanut butter in these fudgy cookies makes them such a winner! Perfect for Halloween parties served with my Frankenstein rice krispie treats and this Halloween charcuterie board!
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Healthy food on delivery in Delta
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…
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…
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…