Protein is an essential nutrient we get from food that our bodies need for growth, maintenance and repair of muscles and other body tissues. You can get protein from both plant and animal foods, but is one better for you?
Despite battling fatigue, you may find yourself having trouble sleeping. Sleep needs vary by person and circumstance. For example, naps make some folks feel refreshed but makes others feel cranky.
Summertime is a bounty of delicious foods – grilled entrees, fresh fruits and vegetables from roadside stands, refreshing beverages in all the colors of the rainbow.
A lot of “processed” foods and foods with added ingredients found on the shelves of the inner aisles at the grocery store can be staples in a healthy diet.
“Right from the moment you walk in, you’re a little panicky, but from the security person to the receptionist to all the onboarding, every person treated me with dignity,” she says.
For many of us, welcoming the warm summer months means firing up the grill. Whether it’s a weeknight dinner or entertaining for a summer gathering, there are many delicious options for backyard barbeque this season!
If you are at risk for weakened bones, due to your cancer diagnosis, your treatments, or other risk factors, your doctor will recommend you have a bone mineral density (BMD) test to measure your bone strength.
