Wellness is crucial for all ages but, more important, for aging adults trying to maintain their health and independence. The older population is increasing across the U.S. According to the Population Reference Bureau, the number of people aged 65 and above will surpass those younger than five. This explains the […]
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Dignity Health Medical Network — Santa Cruz, Dignity Health Mercy Medical Group Honored for Providing High-quality, Affordable, Patient-Centered Care
Dignity Health Medical Network — Santa Cruz and Dignity Health Mercy Medical Group are recipients of the 2022 Excellence in Healthcare Award from the Integrated Healthcare Association (IHA) for top performance on clinical quality, patient experience and cost measures. Dignity Health Mercy Medical Group also scored in the top 10% […]
How to reduce gas and bloating on a plant-based diet, RD-approved tips
Common causes of gas and bloating on a plant-based diet, plus RD-approved tips for banishing bloat for good. If you’re wondering how to beat the bloat on a plant-based diet, rest assured that you’re not alone. Plant-based foods are full of fiber [Related: 12 high fiber foods] and they ferment […]
Air Fryer Pizza, Healthy recipe ready in 10 minutes
This healthy air fryer pizza recipe has ripe tomatoes, zucchini, fresh mozzarella, garlic, and it’s ready in about 10 minutes! I was surprised to learn that you can make pizza in the air fryer in 10-minutes flat. I hate turning on my oven in the summer, but I love using […]
The Health Risks of Sleep Deprivation
We can all agree that getting a good night’s sleep is one of the best ways to ensure we get the most from our waking moments. Unfortunately, for many people, this isn’t as easy as it sounds. If you’re one of the lucky ones, who has never suffered from sleep […]
Fitness Model Abs at 59
Fitness Model Abs at 59. After going through her first Hitch Fit transformation a couple years ago, Piper is BACK! This time, the goal was getting into amazing shape for her 60th birthday (which is coming up soon!). She wanted to build muscle, get body fat even lower, and get […]
Can You Put Hand Sanitizer In The Fridge?
Have you ever wondered if it’s safe to put your hand sanitizer in the fridge? Well, It turns out there are no hard and fast rules about whether or not this is a good idea. Hand sanitizer is a common household item that many people use on their hands to […]
Long COVID Isn’t the Only Post-Viral Illness
In the 1980s, many people in the medical community treated chronic fatigue syndrome as a punchline. Some doctors dismissed patients’ debilitating symptoms, including crushing fatigue and crashes after exercise, as figments of their imaginations. Media outlets even dismissively nicknamed the condition “yuppie flu,” since many cases were reported among affluent […]
Pumpkin Pie Crescent Rolls – Mom to Mom Nutrition
Pumpkin Pie Crescent Rolls are a the perfect holiday dessert or snack. Made with just four ingredients and ready in under twenty minutes. I realize I’m a little late to the game with this recipe for pumpkin pie crescent rolls. In fact, I’m a little late to the game with […]
Build Muscle After 50
Is it possible to build muscle after 50? My short answer, Yes. Building muscle at any age can be time consuming and take some knowledge of nutrition and working out. In the story I am about to share he was ready to build muscle after 50 and get in amazing […]