Intermittent fasting is one of the hottest diet trends that doesn’t involve changing what you eat. Instead it is about limiting when you eat with the goal of weight loss and improving overall health. But many people still want some guidance before getting started with...
When you were diagnosed with diabetes, your life changed forever. Your diet changed drastically, and you may have started with insulin, medications, or both to manage your blood sugar. It’s taken time, but you eventually learned how to live healthily despite having a...
What is Periodontitis? Periodontitis (pair-e-o-don-TI-tis), or periodontal disease, is an infection of the gums that destroys the soft tissue in the mouth and eventually leads to erosion of the bone that surrounds your teeth. It is a progressive inflammatory disease...
Consuming large amounts of added sugar isn’t recommended, but what about sugar alternatives? Evidence suggests that natural sugar alternatives may not only be better for your overall health but may also offer protective dental benefits. Why Should You Choose Sugar...
Chewing and swallowing difficulties will impact 1 out of every 25 adults in the United States. Luckily, there is a lot that can be done to help increase meal success, reduce the risk of choking, and support adequate calorie and protein intake for the elderly. Here is...
How to Prevent Muscle Loss for Seniors Oscar Wilde said, "With age comes wisdom", but what he didn't tell you was that wisdom was accompanied by bone and muscle loss. As you grow older, it becomes harder to maintain physical fitness due to the fact that your...