Health And Fitness
Only half of U.S. youth meet physical activity standards, NIH study shows
Only about half of U.S. adolescents are physically active five or more days of the week, and fewer than 1 in 3 eat fruits and vegetables daily, according to researchers at the National Institutes ...
Is it Food Allergy or Food Intolerance?
Food allergy is sometimes confused with food intolerance.
Lactose intolerance
Lactose is a sugar found in milk and most milk products. Lactase is an enzyme in the lining of the gut that brea...
Eosinophilic Esophagitis and Food Allergy
Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is a newly recognized chronic disease that can be associated with food allergies. It is increasingly being diagnosed in children and adults. EoE is characterized by ...
LifeServe Blood Drives set for July 19-20
Help LifeServe Blood Center meet your community’s needs this summer and give blood! Blood donations are especially important during the summer months as donations tend to decrease this...
Realizing the dangers of underage drinking
Drunk driving and underage drinking tragedies have led many parents to question how to handle their kid’s drinking and ensure that they stay safe. As a result, some parents have chosen...
What is a Food Allergy?
What Is Food Allergy?
Food allergy is an abnormal response to a food, triggered by the body’s immune system. There are several types of immune responses to food. The information on this W...
Study: Benefits of quitting smoking outpace risk of modest weight gain
NIH-funded study finds post-cessation weight gain does not elevate cardiovascular risks for former smokers
The improvement in cardiovascular health that results from quitting smoking far outwe...
A Growing Problem: Childhood Obesity
What causes childhood obesity?
Childhood obesity is the result of eating too many calories and not getting enough physical activity. Why focus on food and physical activity environments?
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Defining Overweight and Obesity
Overweight and obesity are both labels for ranges of weight that are greater than what is generally considered healthy for a given height. The terms also identify ranges of weight that have been s...
Cholestrol: What you Can Do.
High cholesterol increases your risk for heart disease. People at any age can take steps to keep cholesterol levels normal.
Get a Blood Test
High cholesterol usually has no signs or symptom...