Saving for Rainy Days Before They Happen
If your savings are low or nonexistent, your first step should be creating a rainy-day fund. This emergencies-only fund can help protect you from life’s unexpected turns and supply you with the money you need right away. For example, you might need your rainy-day fund to repair your car, pay unexpected medical bills or get […]
Foods That May Help With Muscle Cramps
Eat to Beat Them 1/15 Muscle cramps happen when your muscles tense up and you can’t relax them. While painful, usually you can treat them yourself. Exercise, dehydration, and menstruation are common causes. One way to stop cramps is to stretch or massage your muscles and to eat enough of these key nutrients: potassium, sodium, […]
Grilling & Cancer Risk
From Massey Cancer Center: Lauren Dessaure, VCUHS Dietetic Intern; Samantha Haswell, Clinical Nutrition III, Outpatient Oncology Dietitian, Integrative Health Dietitian As the summer progresses and the weather continues to provide beautiful outdoor conditions, grilling becomes a popular way to cook our meats and vegetables. Grilling also lends a feeling of togetherness and community for many […]
Blueberry season!
Get more information about eating healthy from the American Heart Association as well as the recipe here!
6 Reasons Why Mosquitoes May Be Especially Attracted to You
Experts explain why these insects “love” you so much. Mosquito bites really suck, pun intended. Those swollen welts can turn the warmer months into an itchy hellscape. And, if you’re one of those people who gets eaten alive by the bloodsuckers all summer, then you’ve likely asked yourself: Why are mosquitoes so attracted to me? First, a little background: Female […]