Many don’t realize the major role the digestive system plays in boosting immune health and helping people feel their best during the cold winter months. You may be surprised to learn that approximately 80 percent of your immune system is actually housed in your digestive tract. As a result, keeping your immune system strong means taking steps to ensure your digestive tract is in optimal condition.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Did you know that including omega-3s in your daily diet is an easy way to support heart health? In fact, the American Heart Association has recommended the consumption of polyunsaturated fats, specifically omega-3 fatty acids, for good heart health.
The first time you saw a kiwifruit in your grocery store did you think it was a lemon gone wrong? Or perhaps you thought it was a new, smaller, odd-looking variety of pear. The truth is the kiwifruit isn’t just a fruit, it’s one of nature’s most perfect foods – and if your family hasn’t yet discovered the taste, versatility and nutritional punch of kiwifruit, it’s time to give it a try.
While it may be the most wonderful time of the year, all too often the holidays are short on cheer and high on stress. With the festivities just weeks away, many are feeling the pressure to find the perfect gift, plan a delectable feast and make the trek to visit the in-laws.
A cookie can be more than your average treat this holiday season. Outdo yourself and step outside your comfort zone with delicious detours and tasty twists on some favorite holiday baked goods.
Holiday meals are special times to bring the family together and entertain loved ones. While entertaining during the holidays is enjoyable, it requires meal planning and a lot of time in the kitchen – especially when hosting a large group. Serving brunch is a perfect way to create an elegant meal with ease. Adding slight touches to typical brunch dishes can turn a usual weekend occurrence into a special holiday meal.
NEW YORK — The Hollywood stage became a little less crowded Thursday as “American Idol” cut its contestant pool from 24 to a lucky 13 finalists. Ten advanced through online and phone votes from viewers. In a new twist, judges Randy Jackson, Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler picked the last three out for a wild-card competition.
FENNVILLE, Mich. — A Michigan high school’s star basketball player collapsed on the court and later died after making a game-winning layup in overtime to cap his team’s perfect season. Wes Leonard of Fennville High died Thursday night. A cause of death has not yet been determined. Paramedics performed CPR on the 16-year-old before he was pronounced dead at the hospital.
WASHINGTON — Employers hired in February at the fastest pace in almost a year and the unemployment rate fell to 8.9 percent – a nearly two-year low. The economy added 192,000 jobs last month, with factories, professional and business services, education and health care among those expanding employment. Retailers, however, trimmed jobs. State and local governments, wrestling with budget shortfalls, slashed 30,000 jobs, the most since November.
A cabdriver was shot and killed Friday morning in the east valley, and Las Vegas police are looking for two people caught on the taxi’s camera moments before he died.
Even after going 0-for-12 on takedown attempts through two rounds, Diego Sanchez refused to abandon his game plan.
Under a proposed state budget, the Spring Mountain Youth Camp at Mount Charleston would lose $1 million, requiring the closure of a dorm for 20 youths.
Brazilian steakhouse Fogo de Chao has signed a long-term restaurant lease in the Hughes Center business park in Las Vegas, taking over the former Cozymel’s Mexican restaurant.
