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Aliyah’s journey into healthcare started when she was just a little girl, watching her grandmother make a positive difference in people’s lives as a nurse. At the time, she didn’t fully grasp the impact. But over the years, that quiet inspiration grew into something bigger—a calling she could no longer ignore. When it was all said and done, Aliyah decided to follow the legacy of her grandmother.
Longer days, warmer weather, and pollen galore only mean one thing: spring has arrived! ‘Tis the season for a new crop of fresh produce and lighter clothes. Springtime’s colorful fruits and vegetables make it easy to paint your plate with good nutrition.
March marks the start of spring and National Nutrition Month®, an annual campaign established in 1973 by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. In March, Registered Dietitians invite everyone to learn about making informed food choices and developing healthy eating and physical activity habits.
Signs of spring are beginning to pop up all around us. The sun is staying out a little longer. The temperature is a little warmer. And the grass, shrubs, and trees are just a little bit greener. With St. Patrick’s Day coming up, you may be looking for ways to make your plate a little bit greener too.
After Thanksgiving, Super Bowl Sunday is the second-biggest food consumption day in the United States. According to a study from LetsGetChecked, the average American will consume about 11,000 calories on Super Bowl Sunday, more than five times the recommended daily calorie intake for the average person. Pizza, wings, chips, and beer can add up to a week’s worth of saturated fat in one evening! Remember, diets high in saturated fats are associated with an increased risk of heart disease and stroke.
Food is such an integral part of southern culture, and New Year’s Day is no different. One of my clearest…
Not long after the last Christmas gift is unwrapped, people will turn their attention to the upcoming New Year. The start of a new year signifies a fresh beginning, providing an opportunity to reflect on the past and make a conscious effort to live a better quality of life. This calendar swap motivates people to pursue goals with a “fresh start.”
Deck the halls with parents and in-laws, aunts and uncles, cousins, grandparents and college kids. The Christmas travel season is…
With the holidays around the corner, I am always looking for ways to get yummy food on the table that nourishes the body and the spirit. For me, that means incorporating lots of fruits and vegetables, taking help from the store when I can, and prepping things that I can use in multiple ways.
Oftentimes, the changing of seasons may evoke feelings of sadness and anxiety. As the sun sets earlier in the day and the temperatures cool down, many people tend to start spending more time inside and not getting as much natural vitamin D as they should.
However, one Mississippian is working to change that with new technology: Time Touch Take Automated System.
October is a transitional month. While fall technically starts in September, the weather officially switches from warm and muggy to cool and breezy come October
Football season has returned to Mississippi! This season brings watch parties, tailgating, and cooler weather (eventually). A great pot of chili is a welcome addition to all three. Chili is quick to toss together, requires little active cooking time (thanks to a slow cooker) and feeds a crowd. Setting up a toppings bar is a fun way to customize for guests.
The Mississippi Gulf Coast is home to a plethora of beautiful hiking areas. Grab your shoes and a friend or two, and check out these top hiking spots.
Could improved screening methods for detecting newborn heart defects save more lives? That’s what Mississippi State’s Amirtaha Taebi is using…
Summer break is over, and back-to-school season is upon us! Nutrition can slip our minds when shopping for notebooks, backpacks, and clothes.