Nearly 11,000 bottles of International Delight coffee creamer have been voluntarily recalled due to a labeling mistake, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). As Health magazine reports, the recall, initiated by Danone U.S., impacts 1,799 cases—or 10,794 individual bottles—of International Delight’s “Home Alone” Peppermint Mocha Zero Sugar coffee creamer. Though the bottles were […]
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October is ADHD Awareness Month – Parents Look (or Overlook) Diet to Help Manage It
October Is National Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Awareness Month. ADHD is a medical condition that affects how the brain works. It can take many forms, in that people with ADHD may be challenged with inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder affects approximately 11% of children in the U.S., according to the Centers […]
It’s National Persimmon Month – Here’s Why they’re So Good (and So Good For You)!
Fall is persimmon season, so that naturally makes October the perfect time to have National Persimmon Month! The long and Fruity Origins of Persimmons Persimmons grow in temperate to tropical climates. Cultivation of Diospyros kaki began thousands of years ago in China and about 1,300 years ago in Japan. It seems to be the only […]
Why the Extreme Walk Trend May (or May Not) Be For You!
“Nobody walks in L.A.,” the ’80s band Missing Persons once sang. Southern California resident Ethan Kokesh, however, may be the exception. As Yahoo Life reports, the marketing professional and social media creator recently went viral on TikTok for sharing his 18-mile round-trip walk from West Hollywood to the beach in Santa Monica. “I had just gotten back from […]
Think you have to Skip Halloween Treats because of a Gluten Intolerance? Think again!
Gluten, a protein in many wheat, rye, and barley products, can put a damper on your sweet tooth if you are allergic to it or have celiac disease. Health magazine’s list of gluten-free products is perfect for those extra-sweet times of the year like Valentine’s Day, Easter, Halloween, and Christmas. These treats are also perfect for […]
October 26 is National Pumpkin Day – Fun to Decorate, and Good to Eat!
Pumpkins are a huge part of American culture, so much that every year about 655,765 US tons of them are produced. Yes, our nation is obsessed with these orange globular squashes of all sizes, especially in the month of October, which just happens to be National Pumpkin Month, AND October 26th is also National Pumpkin […]
Should you be Worried about the McDonald’s E. coli Outbreak?
A food poisoning outbreak tied to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders was caused by a common type of E. coli bacteria that can cause serious illness and death. As AP News reports, about 50 people have fallen ill in the McDonald’s outbreak, and one has died, with ages ranging from 13 to 88, according to the Centers for Disease Control […]
Teen Smoking, Vaping, and other Tobacco Use drop to Lowest Levels in Years, CDC reports
Teen smoking hit an all-time low in the U.S. this year, part of a big drop in the youth use of tobacco overall, the government reported Thursday. As AP News reports, there was a 20% drop in the estimated number of middle and high school students who recently used at least one tobacco product, including cigarettes, electronic […]
Want a Simple Way to Lose Weight? Go for a Walk after Eating!
Walking after eating may feel like the last thing you want to do, but if weight loss is your goal, studies show that short strolls straight after meals could help you hit it. Back in 2011, the International Journal of General Medicine compared the benefits of walking for 30 minutes straight after a meal to walking for […]
Guy Fieri Shares the Secrets to His 30-Pound Weight Loss (Hint: It’s not Wegovy)
Since 2020, celebrity chef and entrepreneur Guy Fieri has lost 30 pounds—and recently, the mayor of Flavortown dished on how he did it. As Parade magazine reports, the Food Network star opened up about his diet and exercise regimen during an interview with Men’s Health. One of the most recent activities Fieri added to his routine is rucking (hiking with […]