General Health

Our Coordinator at Freedom High School in Tampa is celebrating the removal of fryers from the cafeteria!! It’s a huge step by the school, in terms of healthier cooking methods and food offerings.

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In certain geographic locations around the nation, the heat can persist through September and even October. With outdoor school sports in full swing, hydration is the key to avoiding heat-related health risks. Remember that your body heat can suddenly rise, putting you at risk for heat exhaustion so listen to your body cues.

Make sure your kid's vaccinations are up-to-date before they return to school. With some parents choosing not to vaccinate their children, your child’s health is seriously at risk if you don't have them on schedule.

Dr Oz's perspective on diabetes:

If you are thinking of getting pregnant, then assess your weight. New data shows that if you are already carrying a significant amount of excess weight, losing it before you get pregnant can bode well for your health during pregnancy and the health of your unborn child.

Though certain supplements that claim to help your skin, hair and nails may not, foods with certain vitamins and minerals may indeed provide nutrients that can.

CoQ10 is a supplement that will especially benefit people on statin medications, because it helps muscles with oxygen uptake and aerobic capacity. Take it at dinnertime since it needs some fat for maximal absorption. Always check with your doctor before beginning to take a new supplement.

Though there are numerous books and diets touting various ways to get a flat belly the truth is that you need to lose your belly fat in order to have a flat stomach, and certainly to showcase your abdominal muscles. Though making choices like healthier MUFAs (mono-unsaturated fatty acids) can help you to get healthier – they do not promote a flat belly.

Rinse berries in very hot water in order to reduce the possibility of mold developing quickly in the refrigerator.

Free antibiotics are available at Giant Food, Stop and Shop and Publix.

How can you help your teens to avoid drug abuse temptations?