Children often hear parents or teachers reminding them to wash their hands throughout the day, but adults could use some reminding as well. A 2003-04 Minnesota Department of Health study observed hand washing behavior in public restrooms at three events.
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Making aerobic exercise a priority in your daily routine can help you manage your weight and lower your chances of developing chronic diseases. If you walk regularly as part of your fitness program, consider increasing the intensity -- and calorie burn -- through jogging.
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Chlamydia, among the most common sexually transmitted diseases, affects an estimated 100,000 pregnant women each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This disease not only poses substantial risks to women but also to their babies during delivery.
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Playtime is more than just fun and games for children; in fact, playing is more like their job. It's the way young kids learn and develop new skills for their development, according to the Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning.
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Health organizations and the medical community encourage women to breastfeed for good reason. It provides proper nutrition for babies, in addition to lowering their risk for sudden infant death syndrome and other health conditions.
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Cesarean births are not unusual in the United States. Statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released in 2007 show that almost a third of births involve c-section deliveries. Yet while this procedure is common, it is not without significant risks to both women and their babies.
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Drinking alcohol is a part of American culture. In fact, 52 percent of adults age 18 and above drink regularly, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Drinking is so prevalent that you may forget that alcohol is a toxin – one that has numerous effects on your physical and mental functioning.
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Vitamin B-3, or niacin, is necessary for a variety of functions in your body, but its role in cardiovascular health has been of special focus.
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A.J. Bush established Bush Brothers & Company in 1908. It was another six decades, however, before the well-recognized Bush's Baked Beans came into fruition in 1969. Since that time, several flavor varieties have joined the company's product line.
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Your body produces vitamin D, also called the sunshine vitamin, after exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays. That may seem like the only excuse you need to head outdoors, but organizations like the American Academy of Dermatology urge you to consider the skin risks involved in soaking up the sun.
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Inadequate intake of essential vitamins and nutrients has repercussions on the entire body. One of the most concerning is the effects malnutrition can have on the brain.
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Indulging in smoked pork or beef can be tempting; the rich, woodsy flavor the smoke imparts on meat is hard to beat. While eating these foods occasionally is likely safe, making them a regular part of your diet may have some consequences on your future health.
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If your eating plan is leaving you cold, you may not be getting enough calories in your diet. Low body temperature is just one of the many repercussions of very low calorie intake. Following such restrictive diets can affect your metabolism and cause serious medical issues.
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Cold sores may be more visible, but canker sores are often more disruptive; they can cause so much pain that your ability to eat or even talk is affected. These mouth sores, also known as aphthous ulcers, are more common in women and those with a family history.
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Since Civil War veteran and pharmacist John Pemberton introduced Coca-Cola in the late 19th century, millions of people have turned to the product and other colas as their everyday beverage.
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A child dies of malnutrition every six seconds, according to the World Food Program USA. Although most of these deaths occur in developing countries, the truth is that malnutrition occurs within the United States as well. Malnutrition, especially in developed countries, doesn’t always equate to starvation.
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Between 1.5 to 2 cups a day -- that's how much fruit you should be including in your diet, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. If you're not fond of eating fruit, you're likely having trouble meeting this recommendation.
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Eat your vegetables -- it's a rule you've likely heard since you were a child, but still may not be following through on as an adult.
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When you're trying to stick to a healthy lifestyle, finding alternatives to certain oils, butter and other solid fats are important. Yet using oil to prepare meals is often necessary and can even provide health benefits.
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O'Charley's is a casual dining restaurant with locations between the Midwest and the East Coast. The menu features a range of steak, sandwich and pasta dishes as well as other entrees for brunch, lunch and dinner. O'Charley's also offers a to-go service, with some locations providing curbside pick-up.
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