When Edward Messina, MSN, CRNP, was 15, there were no such things as “extreme” sports. The Pennsylvania native traces his interest in hang-gliding to a group of neighborhood friends who learned the practice from an amateur-flying instructor they met through word of...
Following a Mediterranean diet substantially lowered the risk of heart attack and stroke in at-risk individuals – by almost 30 percent in five years – according to the results of a new study. Fruits, vegetables, fish and healthy fats such as olive oil and nuts take...
A Bright, Delicious Taste of the Mediterranean It’s spring, and soon all the beautiful produce will start showing up at the market. This salad is a beautiful addition to any table, making a beautiful centerpiece for a stunning buffet. Did I mention there are potatoes...
If you want to preserve your bones as you age, don’t skimp on vitamin-K rich foods, like deep-green vegetables. While we usually think of calcium – found in dairy products, greens, and fortified products like soy products – as the main nutrient essential for bone...
Regular Exercise Can help You Cope with Arthritis For a disease that affects 50 million adults in the united States – about 1 in 5 people – arthritis is remarkably misunderstood. Many people believe it’s a crippling and inevitable part of growing old. But things are...