| Statins: The Answer Or False Hope? |
Most Americans taking a statin today do so to help prevent their first heart attack but three recent studies suggest statins do no such thing. Still many doctors continue to prescribe the medications for primary prevention.
It is estimated that 24 million people take statins in the U.S. - filling 201 million prescriptions in 2009. Read |
| Genetically Modified Food: Is the Food Industry Serving Up Poison? |
Science is always on the move -- unveiling new insights and technologies that hold promise to solving today's medical mysteries. And doctors should also be on the move -- following these updates on nutrition, healthcare, and common diseases.
Unknown to most Americans, a great deal of our food contains genetically modified organisms (GMO foods), and even includes farm animals that make up our meat source. Read |
| Every Body in the Pool
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Water workouts aren't just for hardcore swimmers anymore. Learn how aquatic exercise can help you take your fitness to a whole new level. Read |
| Healthy Recipe: Grilled Yellow Squash and Zucchini Pasta Salad |
 Here's a great way to use summer's abundant squashes. Toasted pine nuts and briny kalamata olives make this salad a standout. Prep and Cook Time: about 1 1/4 hours. Notes: Ingredients can be prepped and pasta cooked a day ahead of time and chilled (add 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil to the cooked pasta). Toss everything together just before serving.
We would like to feature healthy recipes from our clients. If you or your employees would like to submit a recipe, email it to kim@insuranceisboring.com |
