Some say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Is it really? That's up for debate. However, skipping the first meal is not the healthiest choice and can even put someone at risk for health issues. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Francisco Lopez-Jimenez, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, explains why.
FOOD SAFETY NEWS – Boar’s Head Provisions Co., Inc. of Jarratt, VA., is recalling all liverwurst product produced by the establishment that is currently available in commerce because it may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).
The company is also recalling additional deli meat products that were produced on the same line and on the same day as the liverwurst and, therefore, may...
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WEBMD – We may associate cholesterol with fatty foods, but most of the waxy substance is made by our own bodies.
The liver produces 75% of the cholesterol that circulates in our blood. The other 25% comes from food.
At normal levels, cholesterol actually plays an important role in helping cells do their jobs. But cholesterol levels are precariously high in nearly 94 million Americans.
Symptoms of High Cholesterol
High cholesterol does not cause any symptoms. But it...
THE NEW YORK TIMES – Here are some nutrients to prioritize to keep your bones healthy as you age.
Calcium
When you don’t get enough calcium from food, your body will pull the mineral from your bones, which can make them weaker, said Sue Shapses, a professor of nutritional sciences at Rutgers University.
Your ability to absorb calcium from food declines as you age too, she said.
According to the National Institutes of Health, women ages 19 to...