Plants as Health Heroes
Add color and nutrients to your plate with whole veggies and fruits There’s no doubt that what you eat and drink on a regular basis affects your health. When it comes to keeping you healthy, plant foods shine as superheroes. Research shows that eating more plant foods — such as whole vegetables and fruits, whole grains, […]
A Food Superhero: Black Beans
Photo by Kyle Edwards Black beans should be considered a hero in your pantry. Though small in size, they’re mighty in nutrition. A one-cup serving of black beans contains only 227 calories and a whopping 15 grams of fiber and 15 grams of protein. That’s 60% of your daily recommended intake of fiber and roughly […]
Walk it Off
Step outside for a daily dose of fitness Better fitness might just start with lacing up your sneakers and heading out for a walk. This easy-to-do exercise strengthens almost every major organ in the body, promotes optimal bone density, and boosts the immune system. Plus, it’s free, fun, and simple to do outside — even […]
A Secondary Healthcare Crisis?
Backlog of orthopedic surgeries due to Covid-19 may have long-lasting effects When the Covid-19 pandemic began to pick up speed in the U.S. in March 2020, Chicago seemed to turn upside down. In a matter of mere days, hospitals greatly decreased their operating capacity to respond to the corona-virus threat. But the decrease in surgeries […]
The Heart of Covid-19
The coronavirus can take a harmful toll on the cardiovascular system Diane Weibeler didn’t give much thought to the headache she developed one spring weekend. Two days later, though, when she suddenly lost her sense of taste and smell, Weibeler realized she might have Covid-19. A positive Covid-19 test confirmed her suspicion. As a nurse […]
