Improving indoor air quality and reducing exposure risks to outdoor allergens are the goals established by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Environmental Protection Agency this April in honor of Air Quality Awareness Month. Stale indoors air from being cooped up during the winter months and poorly ventilated heating systems may have increased your and … [Read more...] about Las Vegas Urban League WIC Offers Helpful Advice During April Air Quality Awareness Month
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Las Vegas Urban League WIC: A Valuable Resource During March National Nutrition Month
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics has designated March as National Nutrition Month, and there is no better source for educating young parents on the benefits of healthy eating habits than the Las Vegas Urban League WIC Program. The Academy’s message for 2021 is “Personalize Your Plate” by making half your plate fruits and vegetables. Breakfast should include lean … [Read more...] about Las Vegas Urban League WIC: A Valuable Resource During March National Nutrition Month
Eating Disorders on the Rise as COVID-19 Pandemic Enters Second Year
As the U.S. marks one year of the pandemic, along with tracking COVID-19 cases, health professionals have been closely eyeing another statistic: a rise in reported eating disorders. According to the National Eating Disorders Association, hotline calls related to eating disorders have gone up 70 to 80 percent in the last … [Read more...] about Eating Disorders on the Rise as COVID-19 Pandemic Enters Second Year