Popeye cartoons can help children eat their vegies.

Well blow me down! As a fan of Popeye and also someone that is known to do an okay impersonation, this is great news. A recent study shows that as children become more interactive learning about fruits and vegies that they will eat more vegetables. This was reported in Science Daily...read more.

Weight-Loss Strategies Can Affect Risk of Micronutrient Deficiencies

So you've decided it's time to lose some weight, that is a good thing. What are you going to do to make up for the Micronutrients your body will also lose?
A recent article from the USANA Essentials of Health explains that While losing weight carries many health benefits, cutting calories may inadvertently lead to cutting micronutrient intakes as well. Researchers have found an increased risk of vitamin and mineral deficiencies in females using certain popular diets...Read more about this research.

Sunshine and chronic pain.

We are in the middle of Summer and sunshine. This is the peak time of year that our bodies can produce Vitamin D. Did you know that there are new studies about Vitamin D and chronic pain? Check out this from health.com...read more.

Drink plenty of water before giving blood.

I think sometimes I am on the speed dial for the Red Cross. They always call me about giving blood or platelets. One of the best pieces of advice I learned when giving blood is to drink water before going in. One this will help the attendant find your veins. The second bit of advice comes from Men's Health.
Researchers from the American Red Cross found that drinking 16 ounces of water before giving blood reduces your risk of fainting by 20 percent...read more.

Got the Monday Blues?

Many people feel more run down on a Monday than any other day of the week. Do you know that your weekend sleep schedule can affect your Monday? A recent study that appeared in the Telegraph says that you should sleep in or lay in bed at least one day on the weekend. My wife will want to try this next weekend...read more.