What is sleep and why do we need it? By Barrett White For adults ages 18-64, roughly 7 to 9 hours of sleep each night are necessary for proper bodily and cognitive function. Adults who get fewer hours of sleep per night on a regular basis may risk mood shifts and cognitive decline, like experiencing …
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Losing taste for cowās milk? Here are a few alternatives approved by Legacy dieticians. by Ashley Guidry For centuries, cowās milk has been used in many cultures. Milk is the source of all dairy products and contains almost every single nutrient our body needs. This includes water, carbs, sugar, and a rich source of protein. …
Food has a deep connection to culture. Beyond that, sometimes it just makes you feel good! By Barrett White We didnāt give certain dishes the name ācomfort foodsā for nothing. Itās food that has deep emotional ties to you: Maybe the dish has cultural significance It reminds you of your childhood, or otherwise simpler times …
By Ashley Guidry In honor of the big game this weekend, letās answer the real questions sports fans are curious about. Whether football, soccer, baseball, or hockey, nothing gets the blood pumping like good olā sports. Fans of all ages can relate to the euphoric feeling of game day, yet have any of us really …
Unplugging and enjoying a good card or board game could come with mental and social benefits. By Barrett White Board game sales are up and itās easy to see why. More and more, people are unplugging and enjoying the familiar comforts of tabletop board games. As we break into 2023, it only becomes clearer each …
By Barrett White Have you ever been home alone with the TV off, no music playing, but for some reason you hear that high-pitched ring? Most people have experienced āringing in their earsā at some point: Itās not an external noise like a phone, television, or radio; and other people canāt hear it. Itās right …
by Ashley Guidry, Communications Associate Coughs, colds, flu, oh my! Keep your family healthy this RSV season. Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) are cold-like symptoms that infect your lungs and respiratory tracts. The virus begins spreading around October and then all the way to the end of April. Although the virus can affect anyone, it is …
By Barrett White High-carb, low-carb, no-carb? What does your body need and why? Fad diets are hard to stick to, and for that reason they often donāt work. For you to hit your goals ā whether your goals are aesthetic or for better health ā youāll want to understand how nutrition works in your body, …