Health Week

L-theanine is an amino acid found primarily in green and black tea and some mushrooms. It's also available in pill or tablet form. It's said to help ease anxiety, stress, and reduce insomnia. Before trying it out yourself, learn more about the potential health benefits, as well as any possible risks or complications.  Theanine is an amino acid found in tea and some mushrooms. It comes in two forms: L-theanine and D-theanine. L-theanine is the most common form.Theanine is similar to glutamate, a naturally occurring amino acid. Glutamate helps transmit nerve impulses in the brain. Theanine sometimes acts like glutamate in...

Beets  .    Some benefits of eating beets may include lower blood pressure and better athletic performance, among others. Eating beets raw or juicing and roasting them may be more beneficial than boiling them Sweet Potatos   Sweet potatoes are extremely versatile and have a nice, starchy texture, so they're the perfect replacement for basic white potatoes when you're trying to increase flavor, antioxidants (beta carotene is found in orange fruits and veggies), and fiber and get a pop of color on your plate. Beta carotene helps protect your heart and boosts skin health to prevent aging, too, and it...

 Dr Pepper and other sugary drinks is considered unhealthy primarily because of its high sugar content, which contributes to weight gain, increased risk of chronic diseases like diabetes and heart disease, and provides no essential nutrients when consumed in excess; additionally, it contains caffeine and phosphoric acid, which can have negative impacts on dental health and overall wellbeing when consumed regularly. Ways That Sugary Soda Is Bad for Your Health. Besides offering essentially no vital nutrients, sugar-sweetened drinks, including soda, can lead to health complications like weight gain, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, and diabetes. When consumed in excess, added sugar can adversely...

Facts about senior hunger. Almost 7 million seniors were food insecure in 2024. Seniors often have limited income, making it difficult to afford food and other expenses like rent and medicine. Seniors who live alone may not have family or caregivers who can help them with grocery shopping and cooking. Transportation problems. Many seniors don’t have access to transportation, making it more difficult to get to grocery stores or food pantries. Health conditions. Seniors are more likely to have chronic health conditions that make cooking and grocery shopping difficult.   Effects of hunger on seniors. Older adults experiencing food insecurity...