Ingredients: – 1 cup of dried apricots – 1 cup of almonds – 1 cup of pitted dates – 2 tablespoons of cacao powder Directions: – Mix apricots, almonds and dates in a food blender – Roll in 20 small balls, sprinkle with cacao powder and place in a tray – Place in refrigerator until hardened – Can store in the fridge for up to 1 week Yields: – 20…

Joint pain and discomfort, whether from arthritis or any other sort of chronic pain can be very difficult to manage. Reducing the individuals quality of life, affecting their everyday activities and proving to be a limitation. However the makers of AquaFlexin claim that their product can help people remain active and stay pain free by relieving the pain and inflammation. What is AquaFlexin? The supplement is unique in the way…

Ingredients: – 8 ripe whole figs, trimmed and cut into wedges – 2 tbs’ balsamic vinegar – 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil – 1 whole red onion, sliced thinly – 1 cup bocconcini cheese sliced into pieces – 1 cup basil leaves – 1 tbs brown sugar – Salt & pepper Method: 1. Peel red onion skin and slice thinly into strips 2. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil…

Now, most people don’t think of guacamole as a fat-burning snack because it’s very high in fat, but avocados are actually one of the healthiest, fat blasting foods around. In fact, the notion that eating fat makes you fat couldn’t be more wrong, as eating fat, and lots of it, is a critical part of achieving optimal health and the body you want. Why? Here are 8 great reasons: 1….

Wello is a health tracker that is a phone cover doubling as an app with hidden sensors that can test your vitals. This information is then passed to the app and synced on your phone. You can get an instant snapshot of your health and over time see patterns that can help you manage the stressful times in your day better. Wello tracks your blood pressure, blood oxygen, lung function,…

Avocado breakfast Easy and delicious, Avocado breakfast cups make an excellent breakfast idea. Beyond the heart healthy Omega 3 fatty acids from the avocado and eggs there is also a high protein count. The healthy fats and protein from the eggs will give you lasting energy while the potassium from the avocado will help lower your bad cholesterol. There are also endless topping options that you could add: cheese, salsa,…

Enjoy skipping rope? Combine cardiovascular workout along with a strength workout Strengthens hands and wrist muscles, while developing upper & lower arm muscles, builds the shoulder rotator cuff and increased resistance burns more calories. Available in multiple weights from 1 to 6 pounds. SPRI Heavy Jump Rope (6-Pound)

Durham, N.C. — A month after the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services said it mistakenly mailed nearly 49,000 Medicaid cards for children to the wrong people, a Durham woman says she recently received four envelopes – including one that wasn’t sealed – mailed to her address. “It was a Medicaid card, so I figured these are all Medicaid cards that some family needs, but they’re at my…

PHOENIX — Republican legislators who have received backlash from fellow conservatives for approving the state’s expansion of Medicaid easily out-fundraised their colleagues and rivals last year, according to the latest figures reported by the Arizona Capitol Times. The newspaper reports (http://bit.ly/1ayAjPx ) some Republican incumbent lawmakers generated thousands of dollars in campaign contributions from the health-care industry. Campaign finance documents show most GOP lawmakers who backed the expansion collected…

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Gov. Terry McAuliffe has plenty of allies in his efforts to expand Medicaid eligibility in Virginia, including the state’s hospitals, insurance companies, several business organizations, liberal advocacy groups, and even some Republican state senators. But as the 2014 legislative session nears its midway point, there’s no sign that the Democratic governor has made any headway winning over one key group: leaders in the GOP-controlled House of…

Federal officials have also on occasion criticized the company’s integrity. The U.S. Postal Service Inspector General’s Office wrote in June that Accenture had “demonstrated an absence of business ethics” and said that the agency should consider terminating the firm’s more than $200 million in contracts. The office cited in part a 2011 settlement with the Justice Department in which Accenture paid $63 million to resolve alle­gations of what the government called “kickbacks”…

Japan’s enigmatic history and culture have inspired enough American thrillers to constitute their own cozy little subgenre. It’s hard to pinpoint what qualities of this complex and exotic nation hold such allure for generations of Western suspense authors. Is it the serene, understated elegance that defines the Zen and Shinto aesthetic? Is it the country’s unique historical evolution from isolated, feudal shogunate to a high-tech, futuristic player on the world…

On Feb. 3, 2014 The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology will publish a series of review articles on bariatric surgery. The series covers current and controversial topics in bariatric surgery, including safety, guidelines for use, and mechanisms. More than 500 million adults worldwide now have obesity, which is a major risk factor for other disorders including type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Bariatric surgery is the most effective treatment for both…

1a. ACIP Releases 2014 Adult Immunization Schedule The Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) announced its recommended 2014 adult immunization schedule. The ACIP is comprised of the American College of Physicians and 16 other medical societies representing various medical practice areas. Each year, the ACIP reviews the CDC’s Recommended Adult Immunization Schedule to ensure the schedule reflects current clinical recommendations for licensed vaccines. The…

Gayle Anderson was live in Los Angeles at Complete PT because of new information about knee surgery and physical therapy. According to an article in The New York Times, arthroscopic surgery on the meniscus is the most common orthopedic procedure performed in the United States. The menisci are two discs of cartilage located in your knee between the femur and tibia and are subject to wear and tear as people…