A nurse’s guide to food banks, food pantries, and soup kitchens
More than 48 million people in the United States live in poverty. According to Feeding America, food insecurity affects 49…
Nutrition
Add a dash of spice to your recipe for health
10 tasty ways to improve your health.
Beer potomania and hyponatremia
Excellent nursing care is required to prevent potentially deadly overtreatment. Takeaways Beer potomania is an unusual syndrome of severe hyponatremia…
Bonding over body image
For many college students, the ever-present pressure to be thin has trumped the goal of being healthy. Females face body-image…
Eating better to help manage chronic stress
Like many nurses, you may experience stress frequently, both on and off the job. Chronic stress can alter your equilibrium…
Exploring intimacy and mystery in egg tempera
Years of nursing experience provide wellsprings of artistic ideas for Lora Abrador.
Faculty role in promoting nursing student health
How can you help future nurses build a healthy foundation? Key Takeaways – Faculty can model healthy behaviors to promote…
Food is medicine
Nurses address social determinants of health on Chicago’s West Side. (more…)
Form of cinnamon used in U.S. contains higher concentrations of coumarin
A study in Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry has found that cassia cinnamon, commonly used in products sold the…
Healthy eating may reduce risk for hearing loss
A new study from the American Journal of Epidemiology reveals that healthy diets are “associated with a lower risk of…
Healthy food trends
The American Nurses Association (ANA) defines a healthy nurse as one who actively focuses on creating and maintaining a balance…
High consumption of trans fat diminishes memory
A study presented at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions 2014 found that high trans fat consumption is linked to…
Higher intake of dietary trans fats worsens memory
Higher consumption of dietary trans fatty acids, commonly used in processed foods, has been linked to worsened memory function in…
I have diabetes. How do I live with it?
A colorful teaching tool can help your patients understand and control this chronic disease.
IOM report recommends new nutrition rating system
An Institute of Medicine report (IOM) recommends that federal agencies develop a new front-of-package nutrition rating system that graphically tells…
Living a healthy lifestyle
As nurses, we know how to check blood pressure, administer medications, and counsel patients about healthy living. But let’s face…
Moderate dietary protein intake may reduce stroke risk
People with diets higher in protein, especially from fish, may be less likely to have a stroke than those with…
New dietary guidelines promote efforts to improve health through proper nutrition
It’s designed to be simple—calories in, calories out. Eat foods with high nutritional content (calories in) and get regular exercise…
New study clarifies ideal intake of fruits and vegetables
A new study of nearly 2 million adults worldwide proves that approximately five daily servings of fruits and vegetables are…
Nursing, night shift, and nutrition
Planning and preparation can mitigate the negative effects of working nights. Takeaways: Working night shift interferes with circadian rhythms and…
Nutrition for night-shift nurses
Pam has worked the night shift for more than 30 years. Over the last 3 years, she has lost 100…
Patient Nutrition
Do you routinely talk to patient’s about nutrition and their health? Please click here to participate in a very short…
Physical wellness: A must for sustained energy
Take steps now to ensure your future good health. Takeaways: Sitting for 3 or more hours a day increases cardiovascular…
Poor diet increases risk for late-stage age-related macular degeneration
A new study from the British Journal of Ophthalmology has revealed a link between poor diet and the increased risk…
RDA for vitamin D may be too low
According to researchers, the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for vitamin D, from the National Academy of Sciences Institute of Medicine,…
Recover energy, find balance, and reduce stress
By Chris Jordan, MS, CSCS, NSCA-CPT, ACSM EP-C/APT An axiom of the healthcare world is that the better care health…
Study examines link between gut health and Parkinson’s
A new study examines the connection between gut health and Parkinson’s Disease (PD). The study explores the idea of gut-brain…
Study reveals connection between intake of fermented soy products and lower mortality risks
A new study published in the BMJ examined the connection between the intake of fermented soy products and lower mortality…
Study: Fast foods not the major cause of rising childhood obesity
A study in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition reports that children’s consumption of fast food is only a small…
Ultra-processed food may affect health while aging
A recent study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition examines the effects of consuming ultra-processed foods (UPF) and…
You deserve a healthy lifestyle
Practical advice on weight management for nurses.
