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Psoriatic Arthritis and Taking Charge of Your Health
At the start of the year, many people resolved to take better control of their health – by making necessary doctors’ appointments, exercising more, eating more fruits and vegetables, and losing weight. As moms, it can be difficult to make our own health a priority, but it’s very important to do so. Taking control of…
Healthy Protein Shakes for Women
While most Americans consume enough protein-rich foods to satisfy their daily recommended allowance, women often have specific issues or periods in their lives when an added dose of protein is especially important, such as when pregnant, nursing, or menopausal. Add in a hectic, fast-paced lifestyle that often makes eating on the run a necessity and it’s easy to see why healthy protein shakes are a winner when it comes to adding extra nutrition to your diet.
Girl’s Clothing Recalled by My Michelle Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
About 90,000 girl’s tops made by My Michelle are being recalled because the jewelry and decorative trim attached to the garments contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Protein Diets for Muscle Building
High-protein diets have long been a standby of athletes who need to have long-lasting energy and build muscle quickly. Protein is necessary for muscle growth, but the first step in beginning a high-protein diet is making sure you know how much protein is right for you. Too much protein can have adverse health effects. Finding the right amount for your body size and activity level, then finding good sources of protein to consume along with complex carbohydrates, will result in a protein diet that will help you gain muscle mass.
Are We Cutting the Cord Too Soon?
Are we depriving our newborns of vital nutrients by rushing the big “cut the cord” moment? The diagnosis and treatment of iron deficiency and iron deficient anemia has become commonplace in pediatric offices across the country. Among children in the developing world, iron is the most common single-nutrient deficiency.