Tag: health
Overall cancer mortality rate continues to decline in US
The latest Annual Report to the Nation on the Status of Cancer found that death rates continued to decline in men, women and children in the United States.
Friends, family can be a gateway to opioid misuse
Nonmedical opioid users are more likely to say they began abusing opioids after friends and family members offered them the drugs, according to researchers.
Hold the added sugar
Experts say women should consume no more than six teaspoons or 25 grams of added sugar each day. For men, the amount is nine teaspoons or 36 grams.
Retirees overestimate Social Security benefits
Future retirees expect to receive $1,805 a month in Social Security benefits, but retirees currently collecting only receive $1,408 a month on average.
Save time and money by making food at home
Preparing starter meals at home can save you both time and money. Learn how to make more home-cooked meals with less hassle during your busy work week.
Coping with stress on the farm
You don't have to be a trained counselor to help yourself or others deal with the stress of farm life. Use these tips to recognize and cope with it.
Poison ivy: ‘Leaflets three, let it be’
Here's the lesson. Poison ivy is a chameleon. It can grow as a vine, a shrub or even a small tree. Scott Shalaway offers tips to avoid it.
Learning to dine with diabetes
Dining with Diabetes: Beyond the Kitchen teaches how to make healthy food choices when eating at restaurants, going grocery shopping or planning meals.
How to reduce spring allergy symptoms
If you’ve been dealing with allergies, it probably hasn’t been fun. Fortunately, there are some steps you can take to reduce your spring allergy symptoms.
Are different kinds of salts better for your health?
There are many types of salt available now, and each one has a slightly different amount of sodium in it. Learn more about different types of salt.
