Maria Shriver’s March on Alzheimer’s – October 24, 2010 – Long Beach, CA

Image via Wikipedia “Alzheimer’s is a mind-blowing disease that disproportionately impacts women – both as victims and caretakers of loved one’s suffering from it. With more than 5 million people living with Alzheimer’s in this country and every 70 seconds a new person developing Alzheimer’s, I believe it’s time to pick up the pace and… [Continue Reading]

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Food Allergies

Image by sweenpole2001 via Flickr What is food allergy? A food allergy is an abnormal response of the body to a certain food. It is important to know that this is different than a food intolerance, which does not affect the immune system, although some of the same signs may be present. What causes food… [Continue Reading]

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6 Vital Nutrition Tips for Your Elderly Parents & More Nutritional Guidelines for Elders

Image via Wikipedia As people age, their diets may need to change, especially if their diets are not well-balanced. Generally, doctors will recommend a well-balanced diet for elders, meaning that they should eat a variety of fruits, vegetables, protein and whole grains to maintain and improve overall health. According to Ruth Frechman, registered dietician and… [Continue Reading]

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