Accountants aren't the only ones who go by the numbers. Increasingly, doctors gauge your health by your numbers as well. Better numbers mean better health and lower risk of heart attacks and strokes. You can make healthy choices that add up to better numbers every day. To do it, keep LDL cholesterol numbers in mind and choose smaller portions when it comes to high-fat … [Read more...] about September is Cholesterol Education Month: Time to check up on LDLs and HDLs
Meat diet draws fire; proponents defend
Proponents of the all-meat "carnivore diet" claim it can aid with weight loss, combat chronic diseases, decrease inflammation, lower blood sugar and improve sleep, among other things. There's just one simple rule: Eliminate everything from your diet except animal products. Before long, advocates claim, you'll be a slimmer, healthier, happier you. Nutritionists and … [Read more...] about Meat diet draws fire; proponents defend
Apple and salt pork pie satisfies the sweet tooth
Don't let the name fool you, this is still dessert.Richly spiced apples balance with tiny pieces of salt pork for a fall treat that's just sweet enough. Lightly pre-cooking the apples ensures that the finished pie won't be soupy or lose too much volume in the oven. Granny Smith apples are easy to find and make excellent baking apples. Don't worry too much about the exact … [Read more...] about Apple and salt pork pie satisfies the sweet tooth
How to treat eye injuries
About 2,000 people suffer a job-related eye injury each day, and about a third of these injuries are treated in emergency rooms. Most of the injuries can be prevented with proper safety gear, but if you experience an eye emergency, responding properly is helpful. * Speck in the eye This isn't necessarily serious, but it could become more serious if you rub your eye, … [Read more...] about How to treat eye injuries
How to store your emergency funds
Building up an emergency fund is one of the smartest steps you can take to ensure your financial and overall well-being. Emergency funds are liquid funds that you can tap into when the times get tough. Maybe you need to pay for an expensive automotive repair, or perhaps the fridge dies. If you suddenly have an expensive and unavoidable bill to pay, an emergency fund can come to … [Read more...] about How to store your emergency funds