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Our blog is all about providing great information about health, weight loss, great food, nutrition, wellness and fitness!Be a stroke hero – how to identify the signs of stroke and why you should act fast
(BPT) - The sudden onset of stroke symptoms can happen to anyone at any time, making education about the signs and symptoms of a “brain attack” the first line of defense to stroke prevention.“I’m a fanatical fan of football, so you can imagine...
5 benefits of weighted blankets, including better sleep
(BPT) - Quality sleep is essential to good health, but daily life — the stresses of work and family, too much screen time, caffeine or alcohol — disrupts our body’s natural sleep cycle.One tool to promote better sleep is a weighted blanket, but the...
A novel early detection blood test could soon change how cancer is found
(BPT) - Everyone has been touched by cancer in some way, whether it's a friend or family member facing a diagnosis, or their own worry about susceptibility to the disease. This year alone, roughly 1.8 million people will be diagnosed with cancer in the United States,...
5 ways to reinvent your scrambled eggs: Plus a recipe from Food Network’s Jeff Mauro
5 ways to reinvent your scrambled eggs (BPT) - Easy to make, packed with nutrients and great for the entire family, scrambled eggs are a breakfast staple in households across the country. While the classic scramble is a great go-to, these days you might be looking to...
Study: boost your metabolism with pistachios, the complete protein!
(BPT) - A new University of Illinois study reveals U.S.-grown roasted pistachios meet the generally accepted definition of a complete protein for people over 5 years of age. This means pistachios now join the ranks of a small number of plant proteins — including...