Nutrition

Food For Thought: How The Brain Reacts To Food

The reason why some people find it so hard to resist finishing an entire bag of chips or bowl of candy may lie with how their brain responds to...

6 Cozy Breakfast Essentials for Fall

As leaves fall and temperatures cool, put a comforting twist on breakfast classics like oats and pancakes by...

Make-Ahead Breakfasts for Busy School Days

When the school year rolls around, switching from pool to school means finding simpler ways to kick off...

Go Ahead … Eat the Whole Watermelon

Sliced or diced, grilled or blended, there are countless ways to prepare watermelon. With some fruits, half or...

10 Tips To Fill Your Tummy, Not Your Scrubs!

Oh boy…it’s 3am and you have the urge to snack. Working shifts, particularly evenings and nights, can be...

Are You A Vending Machine Sinner?

Every day, all of us make choices about how to satisfy our need for food. Unfortunately for many of us in nursing, and despite...

Halloween Trick and No Treat?

You didn’t really think I’d support eating the sweets did you? Nope, not even for one of the ‘sweetest’ holidays of the year. You...

Making Sure ‘Healthy’ Means What It Says on Food Packages

With final rules on the Nutrition Facts label published, consumers soon will see an updated label on food packages that makes the calories and...

Drug Dependency In The Nursing Field

Fans of the show Nurse Jackie are familiar with the concept of drug addiction among nurses, but they might not realize that this is...

5 Best Snacks To Get You Through Those 12-Hour Shifts

As a nurse, you’re probably working long shifts. Whether you love them or hate them, one thing is for sure: 12-hour shifts make for...

7 Ways For Nurses To Keep Their Fitness Resolution

If you made a resolution to get fit this year, you’re not alone. Becoming healthier and getting in shape often tops the list of...