Rainbow Orzo Salad – Eat Yourself Skinny

This Rainbow Orzo Salad makes the perfect summer side dish! Loaded with colorful veggies, fresh herbs and tender orzo pasta, all tossed together with a delicious lemon herb dressing and easily made in just minutes!

This Rainbow Orzo Salad makes the perfect summer side dish!  Loaded with colorful veggies, fresh herbs and tender orzo pasta, all tossed together with a delicious lemon herb dressing and easily made in just minutes!

If you are looking for a fresh and easy summer side dish, then look no further! This Rainbow Orzo Salad is full of colorful veggies, fresh herbs, and tender orzo pasta all tossed in the most delicious lemon herb dressing! This orzo pasta salad is one of my absolute favorite go-to dishes in the warmer months and is one I love making for a crowd.

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The World Health Assembly adopts more Best Buys to tackle non-communicable diseases

The World Health Organization has expanded the list of ‘NCD best buys’. The updated list was approved at the 76thth World Health Assembly, a move that will support governments to select life-saving interventions and policies for the world’s biggest killers, non-communicable diseases. This gives countries of every income a level of support to improve the health of their citizens.

Interventions offered include taxes and bans on advertising for tobacco and alcohol, reformulation of policies for healthier food and drinks and the promotion and support of optimal breastfeeding practices.

The new list also includes secondary prevention for rheumatic fever, acute

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Tips for a sharp mind as you age

It’s crucial to maintain a healthy, sharp mind as we age. Maintaining cognitive function, lowering the risk of dementia and other cognitive illnesses, and improving the general quality of life are all possible with a healthy brain.

Everyone starts to notice changes in their memory as they become older. Maybe you entered the kitchen for a reason you can’t recollect, or you can’t think of a familiar name that was mentioned in a conversation. Even worse, you may find yourself forgetting about important appointments.

Even though memory lapses can happen to everyone at any age, as we age, we tend

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Learn how to achieve those New Year’s fitness resolutions at the Healthy Living Expo this Saturday

Focusing on the concepts of sustainability, innovation and a healthy lifestyle, more than 100 exhibitors from across the country are scheduled to occupy over 20,000 sq. ft. of space, showcasing their products and services to customers and industry professionals. Vendors range from food, photography, vegetable greenhouses, kids clothing, animal charities, and more to appeal to kids, adults and even pets.

In two separate rooms, the Expo will consist of health professionals and gurus to answer fitness questions, interactive stage demonstrations, an indoor public market, door prizes requiring guests to engage with exhibitors and the Central Alberta Leadership in Health Awards.

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Second chance at life: Scientists find a way to make damaged hearts young again

DURHAM, NC — Researchers at Duke University may one day give countless heart attack patients a second chance for a healthy life. Using rodents, study authors have revealed a potential way to turn back the clock following a heart attack.

The human heart is capable of incredible feats, beating over 100,000 times and pumping over 2,000 gallons of blood throughout the body on a daily basis, but it isn’t quite as skilled when it comes to post heart attack recovery. Cardiovascular disease (which includes having a heart attack) is the leading cause of death on a global scale. The research

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How to lead a healthy lifestyle? Here are 5 tips

Living a balanced lifestyle is a key factor in maintaining physical and mental well-being. It has become even more important ever since Covid-19 came into our lives. A lot of people started taking their health more seriously. If you also want to improve your health and lead a balanced lifestyle, here are some essential tips for you.

How to lead a healthy lifestyle?

A balanced lifestyle incorporates various elements such as exercise, proper sleep, a balanced diet and supplementation. By incorporating these, you can improve your physical and mental health, reduce the risk of chronic diseases and achieve a sense

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Creamy Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese

This One Pot Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese is rich, extra creamy, and loaded with so much incredible flavor! Easily made in just 30 minutes for a cozy weekend dinner the whole family will love!

This One Pot Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese is rich, extra creamy, and loaded with so much incredible flavor!  Easily made in just 30 minutes for a cozy weekend dinner the whole family will love!

It doesn’t get much better than rich and creamy macaroni and cheese on a cozy fall day, but did you know this dish is loaded with a whole pound of butternut squash?! Not only does butternut squash add such a delicious flavor to this mac and cheese, but it gives this dish such a beautiful golden color and makes the sauce extra silky smooth and

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A Miami Valley centenarian’s advice on a long, healthy life

BROOKVILLE, Ohio (WDTN) — As you head into the new year, you might be thinking about ways you can improve your health. Who better to ask about a long and healthy life, than one of the Miami Valley’s newest centenarians?

Ed Hemmelgarn is a World War II veteran, who turned 100 years old on Dec. 14. When you ask Ed how it’s been celebrating 100 years of life, he gives a very humble answer:

“Well, I guess it’s alright,” Ed told our 2 NEWS moments after his birthday party. “I mean, I’m just here.”

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