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Food safety during and after a power outage: Keep it or toss it out?
Published on May 1, 2014
Food safety can be a major concern for people during a power outage. There are several things to do in advance and tips to follow after power is restored. -
What are functional foods?
Published on April 30, 2014
You may hear the phrase “functional foods” as it increases as a trend. -
Memory lapses are normal cognitive changes that come with aging
Published on April 30, 2014
Staying mentally and physically active can help improve memory. -
The first FDA nutrition label make over in over 20 years
Published on April 24, 2014
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has designed a new nutrition label that aims to be more easily readable and understandable for the general public. -
Can stress be a good thing?
Published on April 24, 2014
While chronic stress is known to cause health problems, research indicates that short bouts of stress may actually help boost the immune system and make us more resilient as adults. -
Make independent steps to improve public health
Published on April 18, 2014
April is a great month to start thinking about public health. With summer around the corner and thoughts of warmer weather, we all would like good health to be able to enjoy outdoor activities. -
The newest buzzword – "power foods"
Published on April 8, 2014
What is a power food and what is all the hype? -
The relationship between nutrition and chronic pain
Published on March 31, 2014
Good nutrition is an important part of maintaining our health. Recent research indicates that eating healthy may also help those dealing with chronic pain. -
Good dental health and diabetes control go hand-in-hand
Published on March 25, 2014
Did you know that your dentist might be the first health professional to identify diabetes? -
Healthy Michigan Plan starting soon
Published on March 24, 2014
Eligibility and coverage are listed for the 300,000 estimated to qualify for enrollment April 1.
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