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Osteoporosis, is also called “porous bone,” is a disease in which bones become fragile and more likely to fracture. Osteoporosis is common among postmenopausal women. Hip and spine fractures are associated with high morbidity and mortality in this population. Postmenopausal women are at a higher risk of osteoporosis due to the rapid loss of calcium …

Do you consume fresh fruits and vegetables daily? They can be very nutritious and contain a lot of flavor. However, recent data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention attribute 46% of foodborne illnesses to produce. Produce also accounts for 38% of the hospitalizations reviewed in this study. The study considered fruits, nuts, …

Spring time is here! Are you having a holiday party or family over for an afternoon feast? Often, during these times of the year, we prepare our favorite dishes for friends and family. As these special occasions are planned and you begin preparing your dishes, be sure to keep food safety in mind. Popular food …

A Healthy Lifestyle Boosts Your Bone Bone loss results in weak bones that are at increased risk of fracture. Bone loss can occur as part of the normal aging process or as a complication of cancer or cancer treatment. Bone loss cause osteoporosis which is a disease in which bones become weak and fragile. Osteoporosis …

The Seat Belt is 45 Years Old But Some Still Resist Wearing One! This Year’s Click It or Ticket Campaign is May 20 – June 2 After so many years of having seat belts standard in vehicles, it would seem that buckling your seat belt before driving off would be second nature. When President Johnson …

Good Morning, Please forward to everyone. Thanks!!     ConAgra Foods, Inc., in cooperation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is voluntarily recalling packages of its Orville Redenbacher’s Classic Kettle Korn flavor ready-to-eat popcorn.   If you have milk allergies or severe milk sensitivities do not eat the following: Orville Redenbacher’s Classic Kettle …

The Partnership for Food Safety Education tells us the hard-boiled truth in the following article! “If you are dyeing eggs for fun and for hunting keep in mind these basics for safety: * Wash hands with warm water and soap before and after handling eggs. * Use only eggs that have been refrigerated and discard …

Beware the Dangers of Distracted Driving TxDOT Warns: Talk. Text. Crash. With technology at their fingertips, drivers are constantly faced with distractions, such as talking or texting, which places their safety and that of others at serious risk. April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is launching the …

The Partnership for Food Safety Education reminds us that spring is an ideal time to clean your refrigerator and provides the following suggestions: “Your refrigerator is an important appliance! Make it the focus of your spring cleaning! Take steps to clean and sanitize refrigerator surfaces: First, throw away perishable foods in your refrigerator that should …

The American Institute for Cancer Research is a good source of healthy recipes.  Their Health-e-Recipe which is sent via email each month is always tasty as well as healthy.  With Saint Patrick’s Day right around the corner, this month’s recipe is for American Irish Stew, also know as Luck of the Irish Stew.   Give it …