Category archives: Healthy Tips

With aging comes wisdom, perspective, and yes, changes that may sap your energy. Even if you’re not dancing quite as fast as you once did, there are ways you can keep that bounce in your step. Focus on: Diet Exercise Sleep Manage Your Menu If you’ve been eating the same…

Alpha-gal Syndrome (AGS) is a serious, potentially life-threatening allergy to alpha-gal, a sugar molecule found in most mammals. In the United States, it is primarily triggered by the bite of a lone star tick, which transmits the molecule through its saliva, sensitizing the human immune system. There is no currently…

Probiotics are live bacteria and yeasts that are good for you, especially your digestive system. We usually think of these as germs that cause diseases. But your body is full of bacteria, both good and bad. Probiotics are often called "good" or "helpful" bacteria because they help keep your gut…

(BPT) – Anaphylaxis is a severe, life-threatening allergic reaction that can happen at any age. In infants and toddlers, symptoms can escalate quickly. Spotting the early warning signs of anaphylaxis and acting fast can help keep a child safe. The challenge for parents and caregivers? Infants and toddlers are unable…

Food is at the center of most holiday celebrations, and after it has been lovingly prepared and served, ’tis the season for leftovers. But how long should you keep them for? Outbreaks of Clostridium perfringens, a common cause of food poisoning in the United States, occur frequently in November and…

Monmouth Health And Wellness A racing mind at bedtime can be hard to quiet. Whether it’s stopping you from quickly falling asleep or staying asleep, there’s no question an unsettled mind can really affect your ability to get a good night’s rest. “It’s one of the most common problems we…

There are plenty of healthy snack options that give your children important nutrients and help satisfy hunger between meals. Try these healthy snack ideas.  Keep fresh fruit in a place that’s easy to reach in the refrigerator or on the kitchen table — this will make it easier for kids…

Flu season comes every year, but it’s hard to predict how severe it will be — or how bad you’ll feel if you get the flu. Maybe you’ll just miss a few days of work or school. But you could also get more seriously ill with complications. So each year,…

(BPT) – Are you prepared in case of a local emergency? From severe storms to wildfires and floods, it's critical that you and your loved ones have the knowledge and resources to weather these and other disasters. This National Preparedness Month, take small steps to prepare your family for big…

Adopting healthy habits can help reduce your risk of developing breast cancer. You can: Maintain a healthy weight: Obesity is a risk factor for developing cancer in both men and women. Maintaining a healthy weight can help reduce your risk of obesity and of developing cancer. Eat fruits and vegetables:…

We Are What We Drink Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are man-made chemicals that resist degradation when introduced to the environment, which means they have a tendency to end up in the water we drink. The latest scientific studies suggest a possible connection between these endocrine-disrupting chemicals and the risk…

(BPT) – When someone in your family is diagnosed with cancer, it can raise questions. Is it a coincidence, or is there something that runs in the family that makes others more likely to get it too? For Jodi, whose mother was diagnosed with cancer at the age of 51,…