Did you ever have someone ruin vegetables for you? During my childhood there were some really bad experiences of over-sautéed batches of bok choy. They were so overcooked, that I went around for years declaring that I, “didn’t like bok choy,” and saying things like, “it’s gross!” But I couldn’t have been more wrong. I … Continue reading Healthy Bok Choy Mushroom Stir Fry
How To Harness The Power Of Emotions In The Workplace
If you’ve had a job, chances are you’ve had a lot of feelings about that job — Anger. Excitement. Frustration. Pride. Hurt. Emotions are everywhere in an office, so why do we pretend they don’t exist? Life Kit Managing Producer Meghan Keane interviewed co-authors of the book No Hard Feelings: The Secret Power Of Embracing Emotions … Continue reading How To Harness The Power Of Emotions In The Workplace
5 Ways to Reduce Waste
Food waste is a huge problem in the United States. The good news: Each of us can help solve it. Consider this: A typical household of four tosses out about $1,600 worth of food annually. Up to 40% of the food that’s produced never makes it to our mouths, and all this waste is enough to fill the highest … Continue reading 5 Ways to Reduce Waste
'Food Pharmacies' In Clinics: When The Diagnosis Is Chronic Hunger
There’s a new question that anti-hunger advocates want doctors and nurses to ask patients: Do you have enough food? Public health officials say the answer often is “not really.” So clinics and hospitals have begun stocking their own food pantries in recent years. CLICK HERE to read the entire NPR article.
Hair Dyes And Straighteners Linked To Higher Cancer Risk, Especially For Black Women
New research raises concern about the safety of permanent hair dye and chemical hair straighteners, especially among African American women. The study was published Wednesday in the International Journal of Cancer. Previous research in animals has found links between certain chemicals in hair dye and straighteners and cancer. But findings from other human studies on the association between … Continue reading Hair Dyes And Straighteners Linked To Higher Cancer Risk, Especially For Black Women
Update on Lung Illnesses and Deaths Associated with Vaping in LA County
Residents are warned to STOP VAPING NOW LOS ANGELES -The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) continues to warn residents about the use of vaping and e-cigarette devices as potentially harmful to proper lung function and urges residents to STOP VAPING NOW. Nationally, there continue to be reports of people showing up … Continue reading Update on Lung Illnesses and Deaths Associated with Vaping in LA County