Health And Fitness
Should You Take Dietary Supplements?
When you reach for that bottle of vitamin C or fish oil pills, you might wonder how well they’ll work and if they’re safe. The first thing to ask yourself is whether you need them in t...
Rheumatoid arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) causes premature mortality, disability and compromised quality of life in the industrialized and developing world (1). Rheumatoid arthritis is a systemic inflammatory dis...
What Is Osteoarthritis?
What Is Osteoarthritis?
Osteoarthritis is also called degenerative joint disease or degenerative arthritis. It affects about 33 million Americans and is the most common chronic joint condition...
Arthritis: The Nation’s Most Common Cause of Disability
Chronic diseases are the leading causes of death and disability in the United States. CDC’s National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP) is at the forefront ...
Obesity Rate Declines Among Low-Income Iowa Preschoolers
News Release - Iowa is among 19 states and territories with decreases in obesity among low-income 2 to 4-year-olds, according to the latest Vital Signs report from the Centers for Disease Control ...
Another Diarrheal Illness Increases across Iowa
Cryptosporidiosis can be prevented by good hygiene
In recent weeks, the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has received a growing number of reports of Cryptosporidiosis, or ‘Crypto....
Oven Canning- UNSAFE
Preserving food by canning in the oven has been a hot topic this summer. It seems everyone is looking for a shortcut to preserve food at home.
Oven canning is NOT a safe s...
Antioxidant: Vitamin A
Vitamin A is an antioxidant. Antioxidants are substances that may protect your cells against the effects of free radicals. Free radicals are molecules produced when your body breaks down food, or ...
Red Cross blood drive set for Wednesday
Red Cross is sponsoring a blood drive today, Wednesday, August 7, from 1:30-6:00 p.m. at the Vinton Skate Center. Walk-ins are welcome. Special refreshments today are rootbeer floats.&...
Intro to Antioxidants
Introduction
Antioxidants are man-made or natural substances that may prevent or delay some types of cell damage. Diets high in vegetables and fruits, which are good sources of antioxidants, hav...