Hop into health with “cake” for breakfast
Spring is a great time to jumpstart your diet. Refresh your breakfast plate with a recipe full of fiber, protein and heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acid.
Carrot Cake Overnight Oats Ingredients:
1 cup milk of choice (use nonfat, unsweetened soy or unsweetened almond)
½ cup rolled oats
1 tablespoon ground chia or 1 tbsp ground flaxseed 3 tablespoon finely grated carrots
½ teaspoon cinnamon (or to taste)
Most wounds heal on their own, but medical complications can hinder the process. Whether you have a laceration, ulcer or surgical wound, you can avoid infection and speed your recovery by keeping the site clean and covered.
If your wound continues to aggravate, or seems to be healing slowly, I recommend that you call your primary care provider. You should also seek medical care if you are experiencing any of the following:
If you have ever smoked, a lung cancer screening may be right for you.
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends early lung cancer screening for all current and former smokers who:
If you know what to look for, a heart attack can signal its impending arrival. Certain symptoms may begin up to a few weeks in advance of a heart event. By keeping a close eye on your health, you can help prevent death, or life-altering damage, from a heart attack.
We often take our ability to heal for granted, but the science behind skin repair is actually quite complex. Wound healing involves the synchronization of many processes within the body. If one of those mechanisms is off, healing is impacted.
Sugar-sweetened sodas, coffees and teas are some of the biggest sources of added sugars and excess calories in the American diet. Tasty, zero-calorie fluids can help you to stay hydrated and substitute for unwanted calories and sugars.
If you are frequently rushing to the toilet, unable to hold your bowel movements, soiling yourself unexpectedly, or passing gas without notice, you have fecal incontinence.
Sleep problems can impact children in unique ways Children are unable to communicate about their sleep concerns, but certain signs may be worth further investigation. Consider getting your child’s sleep evaluated if during sleep he or she:
For many, the start of the school year can give feelings of excitement and hope, similar to those felt at the beginning of a New Year. Author Gretchen Rubin noted, “September is the other January.” After the more laid back schedule of summer, fall finds us ready for a new routine. This desire for a new groove may give you the motivation to pack healthy lunches. What you put in your lunch box can make a huge difference in your day, and your overall health.
It is important to know and understand the early signs of a heart attack, which differ for men and women. Here are some steps you can take: