JACKIE WARNER Health and Nutrition
Health Highlights: Sept. 1, 2010
Title: Health Highlights: Sept. 1, 2010 Category: Health News Created: 9/1/2010 12:10:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 9/2/2010
Family Health Premiums Rise 3 Percent To $13,770 In 2010, But Workers' Share Jumps 14 Percent As Firms Shift Cost Burden
Workers on average are paying nearly $4,000 this year toward the cost of family health coverage an increase of 14 percent, or $482, above what they paid last year, according to the benchmark 2010 Employer Health Benefits Survey released by the Kaiser Family Foundation and the Health Research & Educational Trust (HRET). The jump occurred even though the total premiums for family coverage ...
Health: Fish oil benefits low for heart attack patients
Fish oil has long been touted as one of nature's heart-helping natural compounds, but is it worth popping that jellied pill as part of your nutrition regime?
Health Highlights: Aug. 31, 2010
Title: Health Highlights: Aug. 31, 2010 Category: Health News Created: 8/31/2010 12:10:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 9/1/2010
HEALTH: Organic berries more nutritious
I think most of us knew in our bones that organic foods were more nutritious than conventionally grown. Now, research is finally quantifying what we've all suspected.
The MU Healthy Lifestyle Initiative Is Helping Redefine Efforts To Combat Obesity, Sedentary Lifestyles
As the nation becomes more aware of health issues related to nutrition and lifestyle choices, communities are struggling to find ways to make healthy living easier. The University of Missouri is helping communities turn healthy ideas into sustainable changes through the Healthy Lifestyle Initiative. The initiative, underway at 13 sites in 12 Missouri counties, is aimed at changing environments ...
North Memorial presents free men's health event Sept. 21 in Maple Grove
Men's Health is a popular annual event sponsored by North Memorial, featuring health screenings, prizes, a light meal and presentations from health care experts on timely topics. The free Men's Health event will be Tuesday, Sept. 21, from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Maple Grove Community Center, 12951 Weaver Lake Rd. in Maple Grove.
Preventive Nutrition: The Comprehensive Guide for Health Professionals [Book and Media Reviews]
JAMA. 2010;304(9):1014. doi:10.1001/jama.2010.1266 The fourth edition of Preventive Nutrition contains 32 articles covering a variety of topics for improving nutrition and health around the world.
Floyd County Schools nutrition program receives School meals for Healthy Children Award
The Floyd County Schools nutrition program has been recognized by the Georgia Department of Education for compliance with the School Meals Initiative for Healthy Children. The School Meals Initiat...
Nutrition and healthy eating
Jennifer K. Nelson, M.S., R.D., L.D., C.N.S.D. Jennifer Nelson is your link to a better diet. As specialty editor of the nutrition and healthy eating guide, she plays a vital role in bringing you healthy recipes and meal planning.