Earth Day 2015
Earth Day is honored on April 22 every year. It marks the anniversary of the modern environmental movement that began in 1970. On this day and throughout the month of April, various environmental activities such as festivals and rallies are planned to raise awareness and support for environmental programs. Help the Planet One of […]
Oral, Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Week ~ For Those Whose Lives Have Been Touched
In recognition of oral head and neck cancer awareness week, we would like to provide oral care suggestions and eating hints for helping people diagnosed with head and neck cancers get ready for their treatment. Being prepared and proactive with your own care can help you decrease and manage the effects of your therapy.
Decrease Liver Cancer Risk with a Healthy Lifestyle
Cancer of the liver is not a cancer that we hear about as often as breast cancer, but liver cancer is one of the deadliest cancers. Liver cancer is the second most common cause of cancer death worldwide. The death rate of those with liver cancer is high because the cancer is often found in […]
From Farm to Plate, Make Food Safe
Every year, April 7th is designated as the World Health Day. The chosen topic for 2015 is food safety. It is estimated that about two million deaths occur every year from contaminated food or drinking water. Our food supply has increased due to globalization, which means that food safety systems have to be strengthened more […]
Colon Screenings
Did you know that colorectal cancer is one of the leading causes of all cancer deaths in the United States? It also happens to be one of the most preventable cancers, which is why it is so critical that Americans understand the importance of regular screening and the risk factors for colorectal cancer. The […]
Mango-Black Bean Shrimp Salad
March mango madness continues with the recipe of the month—Mango-Black Bean Shrimp Salad in Avocado Bowls. These little salads are a perfect side dish or appetizer to any meal and start to finish they take about 30 minutes to make with relatively little cooking. You may remember from the Food of the Month post that […]
Today is Alert Day!
Today is American Diabetes Association’s Alert Day®, which is a “wake-up call” asking Americans to take a minute of their day to take their Type 2 Diabetes Risk Test. This short test involves 7 simple yes-or-no questions about your age, gender, family history, weight, and other risk factors for prediabetes or type 2 diabetes. Take […]
The Mighty Mango!
One does not typically think of mangos while in the wintery throws of March. But one should! They have enough nutritional value to warrant this tropical indulgence and, lucky for us, they are available year round. Plus, they add a nice splash of color to the mid-winter blues, or grays, if you live in a […]
Red Meat and Cancer
It’s fairly common knowledge that regular red meat consumption is a risk factor for most cancers. There are several plausible biological mechanisms that link red meat to cancer. The Possible Mechanisms: Specifically: Population studies show that people who eat the most red meat tend to have the highest rates of cancer. Red meat contains […]
Social Workers Are There For You – Their Only Agenda is to Help You
When I was in college, wondering what I should do, I majored in Special Education, thinking it would be great to work with special needs children. It was very satisfying, but after four years of teaching, I started looking at what might be even more satisfying. It was then that I discovered Social Work. I […]