Hi, my name is Ann and I'm a nurse at Harvard Pilgrim Health Care with a long-term interest in being as healthy as I can be. I hope your Well, then experience is a positive one and am here to help with that!
Eating less salt- can we do it? In January, new guidelines recommended cutting daily salt intake to 2300 mg (about a tsp) and 1500 mg (2/3 tsp) for those 51 years and older as it's a main contributor to a host of health problems.
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12.03.10
Donate to your favorite charity! There are so many people and organizations in need, especially in a down economy. My family agreed years ago to donate to a charity rather than exchange gifts with one another. I also participate in f...
08.31.10
10 best & worst foods As the farmer's markets head into fall produce, these 10 best have a few things that are available locally, or in your favorite supermarket. The link to pictures and text gives brief info, with humor!...
07.19.10
Easy, Delicious, & Healthy! I went to the farmers market Sunday and bought all sorts of great veggies, as well as some really fresh fish. Fresh, local produce is one of the reasons I love summer.
Here's a very easy recipe using...
05.27.10
Tanning beds We have a sunny week-end coming up, and we've all heard about protecting our skin from the sun's damage. A report based on a new, creditable study reinforces the risks of tanning beds that many people...