Arthritis is a joint disease with swelling and tenderness in one or more joints. Though pain and lack of joint mobility can be minor in the early stages, arthritis is a progressive disorder that worsens with age and can become disabling. Indeed, arthritis is the leading cause of work disability in the United States. (1) […]
Judging by statistics, millions of people in the United States want to know how to have better digestive health. According to the National Institutes of Health, digestive diseases affect an estimated 60 to 70 million people in the U.S. and include the following: (1) Chronic constipation. (Constipation is the most common digestive complaint.) Diverticular disease […]
There are many solutions for weight loss, and most of them work — temporarily. We’re talking about fad or starvation dieting that asks you to reduce calorie intake severely. Let’s face it. If diets worked, everyone would be thin, and we wouldn’t have a worldwide obesity epidemic. Typical Solutions for Weight Loss Don’t Work: Alarming […]
There are many benefits of exercise that go beyond weight loss. For example, research shows that regular physical activity can improve mental and physical health and boost mood. Indeed, if exercise were a pill, everyone would want to take it because of the fantastic health benefits it can provide. Benefits of Exercise Review There are […]
Registered dietitian continuing education courses are required to maintain dietetic credentials. What is Continuing Education for Dietitians? Once you have become a registered dietitian, you need to obtain the number of continuing education units — also called CEUs — required by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). Each accredited course you successfully complete is worth […]
A registered dietitian CEU is an educational requirement established by the Commission on Dietetic Registration that a dietitian must obtain for recertification. Three Steps of the Registered Dietitian CEU Process The CDR Professional Development Portfolio (PDP) Guide will walk you through the recertification process. However, before we discuss these three steps, it may be helpful […]
Question: Are there health benefits of having a pet? Answer: YES!!! If you’re like most pet owners, you’re aware that your dog or cat makes you happy. But that’s only one of the advantages of pet ownership. It turns out that your furry friend can bring you better mental and physical health. Health Benefits of […]
All women want to experience better menopause. But unfortunately, far too many suffer through this crucial life transition. Unfortunately, it doesn’t have to be that way. Indeed, there are numerous steps you can take to help you sail through menopause and beyond, reveling in your newfound freedom from menstrual cycles. In this article, we’ll discuss […]
Research shows that brain foods support healthy cognitive function. After all, just like the rest of the body, the brain needs optimal nutrition to perform efficiently. Some foods are beneficial for the brain, while others can contribute to cognitive impairment. So how do you know which ones to eat for a sharper mind? Just follow […]
The health concerns of older women are in the spotlight today due in part to their statistically longer lifespans and higher rates of specific health problems. Where medicine once treated the health needs of men and women the same, it has now been scientifically proven that women’s experiences with and treatments for gender-common conditions often […]