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”

It’s no secret that having shingles can be pretty miserable, but getting vaccinated is an easy way to protect yourself  Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, is a painful, often debilitating rash that affects roughly 1 million people each year.  Fortunately, the current shingles vaccine, known by the brand name Shingrix, is highly effective at preventing shingles and its side effects.  What is shingles?   Shingles is a painful rash or … Continue reading “What’s the Most Effective Way to Prevent Shingles? Getting Vaccinated.”

Feel like screens are eating into family time? We have some tips from experts for setting limits on screen use and cultivating healthy digital habits in your family.  Model healthy habits Modeling good habits is one of the most effective ways to help kids develop a healthy relationship with screens. You can show them how … Continue reading “7 Tips for Managing Screen Use”

Lemon Ginger Honey Tea  Ingredients: 1 cup water  1-2 slices of fresh ginger root (about 1 inch)  1-2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (about half a lemon)  1-2 teaspoons honey (to taste)  Optional: a pinch of cayenne pepper for an extra kick  Instructions: Boil Water: In a small pot, bring the water to a boil.  Add Ginger: Once … Continue reading “Lemon Ginger Honey Tea”

Outback Steakhouse’s Alice Springs Chicken Ingredients: 1 jar of honey mustard dressing or use recipe below to make your own   4 skinless, boneless, chicken breast halves   1 Tablespoon vegetable oil   2 cups sliced mushrooms   2 Tablespoons butter   Salt and pepper to taste   Paprika (if you want)   12 slices of bacon   1 cup shredded Monterey Jack … Continue reading “Outback Alice Springs Chicken Recipe/ Oh No You Don’t Hate Brussel Sprouts Recipe”

We’ve all heard that exercise is good for us. Experts recommend getting at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity each week. This can include brisk walking, biking, playing tennis, or even pushing a lawnmower. Strength training exercises, like lifting weights, push-ups, or sit-ups, are recommended at least two days a week.  Many benefits of … Continue reading “Working Out to Stay Sharp: Can Exercise Keep Your Brain Healthier?”

You’ve probably taken aspirin for pain or a fever. But some people take a low dose of aspirin every day. It can reduce the risk of cardiovascular events like heart attacks and strokes. Now, scientists are learning that aspirin’s effects differ based on a person’s age and overall health. Aspirin helps prevent heart attacks and … Continue reading “Probing Aspirin’s Benefits: Exploring its Role in Prevention”