Salmon on a Bed of Spinach with Roasted Tomatoes (Serves 4)  Ingredients:  4 salmon fillets (6 oz each), skin removed or on as preferred  1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved  4 cups fresh baby spinach (roughly packed)  3 tablespoons olive oil, divided  2 garlic cloves, minced  Zest and juice of 1 lemon  1 teaspoon dried oregano or … Continue reading “Salmon on a Bed of Spinach with Roasted Tomatoes”

Maintain Your Muscle  Strength Training At Any Age You’ve likely heard that exercise can help you live a longer, healthier life. When you hear the word ‘exercise,’ you might think of going for a run or hopping on a bicycle. Or maybe playing soccer with your kids or basketball with your friends after work. But these activities don’t include all the types of movements that … Continue reading “Maintain Your Muscle”

Consider Your Liver Here’s How It Protects Your Health  Your liver is one of the most important organs inside your body, and it’s also the largest. But do you know what it does or even where it’s located? One thing’s for sure: You can’t live without it. Your liver carries out hundreds of essential tasks every day.  The liver is a reddish-brown wedge-shaped … Continue reading “Consider Your Liver”

Creating Healthy Habits  Making Better Choices Easier We know that making healthy choices can help us feel better and live longer. Maybe you’ve already tried to eat better, get more exercise or sleep, quit smoking, or reduce stress. It’s not easy. But research shows how you can boost your ability to create and sustain a healthy lifestyle.  “It’s frustrating … Continue reading “Creating Healthy Habits”

Heart disease is a leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. But you can do a lot to protect your heart and stay healthy. Heart-healthy living involves understanding your risk, making healthy choices, and taking steps to reduce your chances of getting heart disease, including coronary heart disease, the … Continue reading “What Is Heart-Healthy Living?”

Baked Lemon Herb Chicken with Vegetables Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 2 cups mixed vegetables (such as bell peppers, zucchini, carrots, and broccoli) 1/4 cup olive oil Juice of 2 lemons 1 tbsp garlic (minced) 1 tsp dried oregano 1 tsp dried rosemary 1 tsp dried thyme 1 tsp paprika Salt and pepper to … Continue reading “Baked Lemon Herb Chicken with Vegetables”

Sleep plays a vital role in good health and well-being throughout your life. The way you feel while you are awake depends in part on what happens while you are sleeping. During sleep, your body is working to support healthy brain function and maintain your physical health. In children and teens, sleep also helps support … Continue reading “Why Is Sleep Important?”

Creamy Tomato Basil Soup Ingredients: ⅓ cup olive oil 5 carrots peeled and chopped 1 large yellow onion chopped 1 tablespoon dried basil 3 cans (28 oz) whole Italian-style tomatoes in puree 1 can (14½ oz) chicken broth 2 cups heavy whipping cream Kosher salt Ground black pepper ½ cup chopped fresh basil leaves  Instructions: … Continue reading “Creamy Tomato Basil Soup”

What you need to know about this movement disorder  Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive movement disorder of the nervous system. PD is one of the most common nervous system disorders, especially among older adults. It’s estimated to affect between 500,000 and 1 million Americans.  Early signs of PD such as a slight hand tremor are often … Continue reading “Parkinson’s Disease Explained”