Nutrient-dense foods high in fiber and water and low in fat and sugar help you feel full, improve your diet and aid in weight loss. More »
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Many of us tend to underestimate the amount of food we eat and tend to overestimate the recommended portion sizes for many foods. More »
Many of us are guilty of unhealthy behaviors in our past and even our present. Is it possible to undo damage from habits like smoking, a junk-food diet, couch potato lifestyle and excessive alcohol that are bad for your heart? More »
Essentially, weight loss boils down to increased daily activity and, most importantly, reduced intake of calories. And, the number one key to weight loss is accountability. More »
Individual mandates. The public option. Insurance exchanges. The politicians in the recent debate on health care reform seemed to create a whole new language. Learn what’s already changed, and what’s on the way in the next few years. More »
Thanksgiving means one thing: the cooking starts early and the eating ends late. If you are diabetic, this could be quite a challenge for your blood glucose control. So what’s a person to do? More »
Is your picture of Thanksgiving a table full of food with gravy and butter over everything, along with your guests sitting around moaning that they have eaten too much?!! This year, try a different approach and plan a healthy Thanksgiving meal. More »
November is American Diabetes Month. Do you know the symptoms or warning signs for diabetes? Do not ignore what your body may be telling you. More »
Remember that Halloween, like other holidays, is only one day on the calendar. If your family eats sensibly during the rest of the year, that will have a more lasting impact than a few days of overindulgence. More »
Protecting your kids from the sun's rays today will help prevent skin-related conditions later in life. More »
Strong communities need strong hospitals. Strong hospitals support the social and economic fabric of Missouri. More »
Nine out of 10 Americans support organ and tissue donation. Fewer have taken the steps that are required to join their states’ organ donation registries. More »
