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Nutrition Needed to Heal the Brain

This article reviews the importance of feeding patients in a timely manner and with adequate nutrition post a traumatic head injury. If you have ever had a loved one in this situation then you know how quickly their status can change. If you knew that feeding them slightly earlier post injury and adding a few more calories might make a difference then why not? Your body needs a certain amount of calories to be able to function and heal wounds, so it would make sense that during a head injury the nutrition of the patient should be closely monitored as well.

Wellness in the Workplace

It would make sense that incorporating some sort of wellness program at work would benefit not only your employees but your bottom line as well. These programs have become more and more popular for a two reasons: the rising obesity epidemic and rising health costs. Most of us usually spend more than a third of the day at work but maybe only an hour ever now and then working out and focusing on eating healthy. Employers are starting to see the benefits of having healthy, happy employees.
 

Buying in Bulk and Keeping It Safe

Good hand hygiene and properly storing items can make a big difference in the amount of harmful bacteria you ingest every day. This article reviews some of the most commonly overlooked precautions that everyday consumers can follow to prevent certain illnesses. Some of these rules can be an eye opener for the shopper and should become part of their food safety rules. Remember to take extra precaution when preparing food for the very young and the elderly. Their immune system may not be as strong as a young adult and ingesting harmful bacteria could result in a serious illness.