Millions of Americans face food insecurity every day, and since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, the number has drastically increased. Although social distancing protocols… Read more
Category: healthy eating
Lead in hunted meat: Who’s telling hunters and their families?
Lead contamination in hunted meat has the potential to impact the health of millions of people in the U.S. who are connected to the hunting… Read more
Eat, Sleep, Drink and Be Merry: Tips to Keep Blood Pressure in Check this Holiday Season
The holidays can be stressful, whether its finding the best gift, setting the perfect table or hosting a great party. Stress can contribute to or… Read more
In Low-Income Communities, Trained Lay Counselors Prevent Depression
In disadvantaged communities, where credentialed mental health professionals are scarce, training local lay counselors, chosen from the very communities they serve, offers an effective, boots-on-the-ground… Read more
Healthy Eating Tips for Game Day
We sat down with Michele Pfarr, dietitian manager at Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC, to discuss dieting, and gain some insight on how to eat a… Read more