Runny noses, itchy eyes, scratchy throats and agitated ears are symptoms that most Willamette Valley residents recognize as seasonal allergies. But did you know that hay fever can also cause problems that are less familiar, such as fatigue, disrupted sleep, and impaired memory, concentration and learning? It can also lead to behavioral problems, especially in […]
Registered Dietitians – The True Food and Nutrition Experts
Food and Fitness Fundamentals March is National Nutrition Month®. It is this time of year where Registered Dietitians (RD) are exceptionally busy dedicating much time and energy educating Americans in how to enjoy a healthy lifestyle, such as by making informed food choices, creating healthy eating habits and engaging in regular physical activity. It is […]
Know Your Heart
Food and Fitness Fundamentals February is American Heart Month! Did you know that heart disease is the leading cause of death for both American men and women It is estimated that every 25 seconds an American will have a coronary event, such as heart attack, and every one minute a person will die as a […]
Help for families of People with Parkinson’s
Each year, more than 50,000 people are diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and countless others suffer strokes or develop other progressive neurologic conditions.
Dieting by personality type
If you’ve ever become frustrated with your efforts to lose weight and keep it off, there’s a good chance that some lifestyle patterns are getting in your way.