show signs of gum disease. Why does that matter? Because poor oral health can increase your risk of diabetes, heart disease, stroke and it’s even been linked to problems in pregnancy and dementia. Seeing your dentist regularly is the best way to keep your teeth and gums healthy — and that means a cleaning […]
In 2020, US consumers spent an average of 8.6% of their disposable personal income on food — 5.0% on groceries and 3.6% outside the home. While that’s down slightly, mostly because of people reining in spending during the pandemic, food prices were actually up 3.5% from 2019, with beef prices soaring nearly 10%. If […]
The last two years have shined a powerful spotlight on something most of us used to take for granted: our immune system. So, what is immunity anyway? And can we really boost it to protect ourselves from threats like COVID-19? First off, what is our immune system and how does it work? In short, […]
Known for its beautiful beaches, Buddhist pagodas and bustling cities – Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City – Vietnam also offers a unique synthesis of dishes, influenced by China and the French, its former Eastern European communist sister-countries, as well as its Malaysian and Cambodian neighbors. Here are five dishes from Vietnam that everyone […]
