Celebrate a World of Flavors
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That’s the theme of National Nutrition Month this March. Highlighting March as National Nutrition Month started back in 1980.
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What is Sepsis?
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What is sepsis? Sepsis is a medical condition caused by the body’s response to an infection and can be lifethreatening. More than 1.7 million Americans are diagnosed with sepsis each year, and 24 to 30 percent of them die.
Coping strategies for grandparent caregivers
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Almost 90,000 children in Oklahoma are being cared for by their grandparents. Taking on the responsibility of caring for a young child when you should be enjoying your retirement can be overwhelming and exhausting. It is important that you develop techniques to help you take care of your own needs, so that you will be better equipped to meet the needs of your grandchild. Here are a few suggestions to help you engage in a little self-care:
Plant Protein
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Having a more plant-forward diet is important for a lot of health reasons but leaving out meat altogether may not be best for children, teenagers, breastfeeding women and older Americans. In a study from the University of Illinois and Colorado State University, researchers found that the protein in plantbased burgers wasn’t digested as much as that found in meatbased burgers due to the concentration and digestibility of the amino acids.
WMS class creates food trucks
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Students in Stacy Pinney’s Teen 2 class at West Middle School recently had the responsibility of grouping up and creating a food truck. Students had to completely design the truck, name the business, come up with a menu and stock the truck with specific food items, as well as the equipment needed to operate the truck.
In search of a fix for broken bones, these scientists stumbled onto new clues to a vexing skin condition: eczema
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PHILADELPHIA — People with diabetes, especially those with the type 1 form of the disease, are at increased risk of broken bones. A key culprit seems to be a type of inflammation in the stem cells that are responsible for forming new bone.
PEACEMAKER series review
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Last year, James Gunn managed to seemingly do the impossible by taking the disastrous 2016 Suicide Squad movie and churning out a sequel that was not only better, but on of my favorite comic book movies of the year.
Mayo Clinic Minute: What is a ‘brain pacemaker?’
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More than 3 million adults in the U.S. are living with epilepsy. It’s a seizure disorder caused by abnormal brain activity. The seizures can lead to physical injury, emotional health issues or even death.
Honey Wheat Pizza Crust
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Time: 30 minutes Servings: 10 Ingredients • 1 cup all-purpose flour • 1 1/2 cups wholewheat flour • 1 tsp baking powder • 1/4 tsp salt • 3/4 cup water • 1 Tbsp olive oil • 1 Tbsp honey • Non-stick cooking spray Preparation 1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
How can I improve my cholesterol?
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Most heart and blood vessel disease is caused by a buildup of cholesterol, plaque and other fatty deposits in artery walls. The arteries that feed the heart can become so clogged the blood flow is reduced, causing chest pain. If a blood clot forms and blocks the artery, a heart attack can occur. If a blood clot blocks an artery leading to or in the brain, a stroke results.