Doctors: They’re just like us (at least when it comes to pizza).
Doctors: They’re just like us (at least when it comes to pizza).
Doctors spend years learning about the best ways to take care of the human body. But as humans themselves, they know that life is not all rules and best practices. Sometimes, you just need a slice of pizza, a cold can of Diet Coke or some milk and cookies, and that’s OK, too.
We talked to physicians in fields including family medicine, cardiology, internal medicine, public health, dermatology and plastic surgery who told us about how…
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Americans Find Cost of Food Biggest Barrier to a Healthy Diet, Survey Finds
In a survey conducted by the Cleveland Clinic in the United States, almost half of the respondents cited the cost of food as the biggest obstacle to following a healthy diet.
In addition, the survey found that one in 10 Americans consider fast food the most heart-healthy diet, with parents twice as likely to opt for a fast food diet than non-parents.
I do feel that people are unfamiliar with what a Mediterranean diet entails, therefore, it may not be considered healthy due to a lack of understanding.– Julia Zumpano, registered dietitian, Cleveland Clinic
On the other hand, only 15…
West Yellowstone woman increases senior citizen access to healthy food
West Yellowstone local, Lindsey Charlton, is making a difference by increasing access to healthy foods for senior citizens.
Sharon Mankey helps serve food at the West Yellowstone Senior Center. She says Lindsey Charlton is making a difference.
“She’s amazing. She works really, really hard. We all love her,” said Mankey. “ Lindsey is amazing. She finds herself doing a lot of things in town. She helps with the Senior Center, she delivers meals.”
Charlton has lived in West Yellowstone for several years. She works at the fire department, and off the clock, she provides resources to the West Yellowstone Senior…
Constipated? Eat 12 Foods That Help You Poop
Qhere’s nothing worse than a traffic jam—both IRL and in your, ahem, bowels. Constipation, folks: It’s no fun and it can be hard to find relief. But don’t worry, there is some good news here: there are lots of foods and natural remedies that provide constipation relief. Certainly, there are medications and doctors who have a lot of insight on the topic, but there are also a lot of natural laxatives to incorporate into your diet as well. “Constipation” is a sort of catch-all term for a few different causal factors. You could experience a blockage because of a number…
Here’s the average salary for each generation says they need to feel ‘financially healthy.’ Gen Z requires a whopping $171K/year — but how do you own expectations
Here’s the average salary for each generation says they need to feel ‘financially healthy.’ Gen Z requires a whopping $171K/year — but how do your own expectations compare?
As the global COVID-19 pandemic rages on, another “health” crisis has been plaguing the US
Almost 4 in 10 Americans say they feel “financially unhealthy,” as prices remain high after a year of record-breaking inflation. However, how much you think you need to get financially well may depend more on what year you were born than how much is sitting in your bank account.
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What is the healthiest nut? Try these two nutrient-dense options.
Nut alternatives have stolen the limelight in the past decade – popular milk alternatives like almond milk and cashew milk quickly became fan favorites, as well as nut butter, peanut butter’s now-popular cousin.
Nuts belong to the protein food group and may act as a key protein component in vegetarian diets. According to myplate.gov, the general recommended daily intake of protein is 5-6 ounces for adults. One tablespoon of peanut butter or ½ ounce of nuts equals one ounce for this daily intake.
Looking to eat more nuts on a daily basis? Here are the nutrients you’d gain:
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How to use social media to get more likes for healthy food
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What’s on your plate? A quick glimpse at your social media feed might reveal a record of your most aesthetically pleasing meals.
But the amount of engagement on those photos may be smaller for snaps of healthy foods. According to a study in the journal Health Communication, people seeking to promote healthier diets might want to take a few tips from successful photos of indulgent, high-calorie meals.
To find out how food styling affects social media engagement, researchers collected nearly 54,000 photos from the Instagram accounts of 90 food influencers, then used machine learning to…
Improving Patient Care Through Technology Orchestration
As healthcare shifts towards a more patient-centric approach, health providers across the world are looking for innovative ways to enhance the patient care journey. The infusion of software solutions into the healthcare industry has helped providers improve the overall patient experience. One of these solutions is Care Orchestration, a method that uses Information Technology (IT) to improve the care journey. Care Orchestration can be defined as the coordination of many complex computer systems, servers and applications in a way that enhances the care journey. In a clinical setting, Orchestration allows for a simplification of patient workflows and an overall improvement…