Life
Signs of memory loss found in younger people | Gustafson
Loss of memory and other cognitive functions might start much earlier in life than previously thought, according to…
Life
This year could be different | Gustafson
What is it with New Year's resolutions that makes them so prone to failure, it's almost ludicrous to…
Life
Common risk factors for developing Alzheimer’s disease
Researchers say there is a growing global risk of Alzheimer's disease. It is estimated that 36 million people…
Life
Poor nutrition in schools will continue | Gustafson
Last week, congressional legislators voted to block a proposal by the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to improve the…
Life
Anxiety disorders sharply on the rise | Gustafson
t's getting harder to feel good about life in America. According to data collected by the Census Bureau,…
Life
Americans more realistic about quality of their diet | Gustafson
Over the last 20 years, Americans have become increasingly aware that their diet plays a significant role for…
Life
Too busy, too lazy, too tired to cook | Gustafson
For the majority of American families, homemade meals are a thing of the past. The reasons are multiple:…
Life
As income declines, so does health | Gustafson
The number of Americans living below the official poverty line has increased to 46.2 million, according to just…
Life
MyPlate’ – The first 100 days | Gustafson
It's been almost 100 days since the government released the latest update of its dietary guidelines. For the…
Life
Healthy eating is too expensive for most Americans | Gustafson
Most Americans are unable to follow their government's recommendations for healthy eating, simply because they can't financially afford…
Life
Health insurance shown to make a big difference in quality of life
Medicaid, the health insurance program for poor people, has received renewed attention, not only from politicians in their…
Life
Food allergies among children dramatically on the rise | Gustafson
Childhood food allergies are apparently much more common in America than previously believed.
Life
Serving up MyPlate: The simpler, the better
When the First Lady, Michelle Obama, unveiled the new logo of the government guidelines for healthy eating in…
Life
A better way to watch TV | Gustafson
Watching TV and playing video games has long been named as one of the culprits for our national…
Life
Despite of the obesity crisis, the eating habits of most Americans remain unchanged
Most Americans are concerned with their weight and are changing their food choices. Although losing weight remains a…
Life
Families find it harder to cope with rising food prices | Gustafson
It is getting harder to put food on the table, not only for low-income households but for middle-class…
Life
Sharp increases of food prices make healthy eating harder | Gustafson
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) for all foods is projected to increase this year by 2 to 3…
Life
The importance of taking breaks | Gustafson
It is no secret that Google ranks among the most innovative companies in the world. (Just type “Google…
Opinion
Health care overhaul is step in right direction | Villeneuve
After a year of fierce debate and wrangling, Congress has finally done something that many of the people…