Keep your July 4 celebration safe
Planning an outdoor barbecue or a day at the lake or pool over Independence Day? Experts at Baylor College of Medicine offer these reminders to
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Nutrition
Diet at conception could have long-lasting effects
By Ruth SoRelle, M.P.H. What a mother eats around the time of conception can have a lifelong effect on how certain of her child’s genes
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Reach for these egg alternatives
The avian flu may have caused an egg shortage for some grocery stores, but Roberta Anding, registered dietitian with Baylor College of Medicine and Texas
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Bliss through strawberries
Have you noticed how incredibly delicious fruit is in the springtime? After a winter of limited selections, mostly apples and citrus, we suddenly find our
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Not exercising because of mobility limitations? Experts offer tips to increase physical activity
As much as we would like to say, “Oh, exercise is something I just can’t do,” that’s probably not true when you really think about
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Recipe: Baked salmon pairs health benefits with flavor
Looking for a main dinner dish packed with nutrients? Look no further than the Baylor College of Medicine Sugar, Heart and Life Program’s Baked Salmon
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What’s the scoop on food allergies, weight gain, and disabilities?
In a comment from one of our astute readers, the topic of food allergies came up. I was stumped. Maybe I’m not alone in trying
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Limiting portion size is a pain in the neck
We have two issues here if you want to lose weight; well, maybe three. First, you have to cut down the amount of food you
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Sneaky Sodium: Check your foods for hidden salt
Face it… Americans love salt and eat plenty of it. Most of us consume too much salt – on average 9–12 grams per day, or
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Starvation dieting is going too far, especially if you have a disability
Dear brother and sister dieters – I am so with you! I recently went to my internist, begging for a solution to my weight “problem.”
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