As we head into the warmer months, we can always look forward to those seasonal staples – from staying cool in the pool to indulging in snow cones for that sweet summer feeling. How do we continue to munch on our favorites without that guilty feeling of overindulgence on unhealthy snacks? Cue, almonds – the light, buttery-flavored snack that satisfies those summer cravings with its tasty, beneficial attributes. Registered Dietitian Marisa Moore shares reasons why almonds are the perfect snack to grab, carry and enjoy all summer long – minus the guilt!
In Michigan, tick season extends from late April to early October, and the annual tick forecast predicts the Midwest will face an above-average threat level this year as the summer heat stays until later in the fall than usual. Ticks thrive in warm weather, inhabiting bushy or wooded areas and can be found in trees, shrubs and even leaf piles on the ground. Once a tick is on your clothes, it will move to a warm or moist part of your body – like the armpit, hair or groin – and once it’s in a spot desirable enough to feed on its host … will bite.
As we emerge from a pandemic that the majority of us have never seen before (and hope to never see again), health and wellness are on the forefront of everyone’s mind. One thing the pandemic has helped to shed a light upon is the role and importance of vitamins and minerals in our daily lives. Vitamins D and C were touted by just about every health expert as a way to get a boost in the fight against COVID-19 – and people listened (both were touted by Dr. Anthony Fauci as important to take preventively).
In 2021, an estimated 1.9 million people will be diagnosed with cancer in the United States, according to the National Cancer Institute. Thanks to a groundbreaking new blood test that can detect over 50 types of cancer, more people could learn about a cancer diagnosis sooner, which is important because early detection helps save lives.
While there is still no cure for HIV infections, increased access to HIV prevention, diagnosis, treatment and care has made it a manageable chronic health condition. With the appropriate care, people living with HIV can now live long and healthy lives.
Gastroparesis, also called delayed gastric emptying, is a disorder in which the stomach takes too long to empty its contents. Normally, the stomach contracts to move food down into the small intestine for digestion. The movement of food from the stomach through the digestive tract is controlled by the vagus nerve. Gastroparesis occurs when the vagus nerve is damaged and the muscles of the stomach and intestines do not work normally. Food then moves slowly or stops moving through the digestive tract.
Peanut allergy is the most common food allergy in children in the U.S. and affects approximately 1.3 million children between the ages of 4 – 17.1
Summertime is here and relaxing on the beach, sightseeing, hiking and vacations are all on the summer “to-do” list now that the world is reopening. This means that your feet are going to be front and center receiving exposure. Let’s get them prepared for the elements of sand at the beach, chlorine in the pool, and all the summer miles they are going to take on.
Arthritis is a common health condition in the United States, affecting one in four adults according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Characterized by the inflammation of one or more joints, arthritis can cause joint pain, stiffness and swelling that can limit one’s functionality and impact daily activities.1 May is recognized as National Arthritis Awareness Month to bring attention to the widespread impact that arthritis has on adults, children and families.
They say people from Flint are resilient. They are survivors. They have faced adversity and walked through it. They are “Flint Strong!”
