Category: Quality Control (Page 57 of 74)

      Food Prices Making Even the Basics a Luxury

      November 19, 2011 /

      Grocery prices are on the rise and as odd as it may seem this could be the perfect opportunity for Americans to reassess their diets and come up with healthier alternatives to animal products laden with saturated fats and processed foods full of sugar, sodium and preservatives.

      Foods like beans, legumes, whole grain rice, pasta and seasonal fruits and vegetables can be cheaper and stretched further than pre-packaged convenience foods.

      The price of food at home is projected to rise by 4 to 5 percent this year, and another 2 to 3 percent next year, according to the Agriculture Department. That’s adding another financial worry for many people already living with tight budgets thanks to the weak economy and high jobless rate.
      The percentage of people who say they had enough money to buy food in the last 12 months fell to its lowest level in three years, according to a Gallup poll released this month.

      Nutrition, Quality Control, Resources, Wellness

      Living Wills a Touchy Subject for Baby Boomers

      November 19, 2011 /

      Baby boomers avoid making living wills because they feel too young and healthy.

      Who can even think of writing a will between yoga class and triathlon training?

      Kathy Brandt says wills and health care proxies are a good idea for everyone whether they are healthy and young or older and not so healthy.

      Brandt, a senior vice president at the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization, said the two documents can spare families a painful fight and ensure that patients receive — or don’t receive — the medical treatment they wish should they end up in a situation where they can’t speak for themselves

      Saving loved ones from making the tough decisions as we age could be the kindest gift of all at the end of our lives.

      Doctors, Health Care Policy, Hospitals, Medicare, Quality Control, Research, Resources, Wellness

      10 Things You May Not Know About Your Weight

      November 17, 2011 /

      There are facts about your weight which could change the way you think about your body.

      A growing body of literature suggests that size doesn’t matter when it comes to your health. A study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine surveyed 5,440 American adults and found that 51 percent of the overweight and almost 32 percent of the obese had mostly normal cholesterol, blood sugar, blood pressure, and other measures of good health.

      Further defying conventional wisdom, the article also reported that 23.5 percent of trim adults were, in fact, metabolically abnormal-making them more vulnerable to heart disease than their heavier counterparts.

      Nutrition, Quality Control, Research

      Older Women Can Fight Depression With a 1,2 Punch

      November 17, 2011 /

      Two major factors to help older women overcome depression.

      Less time watching television and more physical activity are the best cures for depression.

      The women who exercised the most were about 20 percent less likely to exhibit the signs of depression. However, their risk of depression increased the more hours they spent watching TV each week.

      Quality Control, Wellness

      How Much Water is Enough?

      November 17, 2011 /

      How important is hydration, really?

      The information is conflicting and at times, confusing.

      Experts weigh in on how much water is enough and from which sources we are getting our necessary fluids.

      Don’t underestimate water taken in by consuming fruits and vegetables which are over 90% water.

      People eating healthy diets may require less actual glasses of water than others.

      Proper kidney function is possible with moderate water intake and not the fluid loading that many of us have been led to believe is necessary.

      Water is your body’s principal chemical component and makes up about 60 percent of your body weight. Every system in your body depends on water. For example, water flushes toxins out of vital organs, carries nutrients to your cells and provides a moist environment for ear, nose and throat tissues.

      Lack of water can lead to dehydration, a condition that occurs when you don’t have enough water in your body to carry out normal functions. Even mild dehydration can drain your energy and make you tired.

      Quality Control, Research, Wellness

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