Recognizing Seborrheic Dermatitis

    Seborrheic dermatitis (SD) is an inflammatory skin disorder that largely affects infants and adults.1,2 SD often presents with yellow and/or white greasy scaling and erythema on highly sebaceous areas (e.g., scalp, face, chest, back, groin).1,3–5 Erythema can be difficult to determine in individuals with skin of color. Additionally,

What is ASMR?

  By Sarabeth Lowe, MPH Ms. Lowe is a Communication Specialist at the University of Delaware Disaster Research Center. A woman leans in toward a microphone, looking directly into the camera, and whispers softly. A makeup brush gently taps against its container; tiny particles of glitter puff into the air.

Great Gluten-free Grains

  Adopting a gluten-free diet doesn’t mean that grains are off the menu. There are a variety of naturally gluten-free pseudocereals and cereals. This article provides a brief overview of the nutritional properties of the pseudocereal grains amaranth and buckwheat and the cereal grain sorghum. Amaranth One cup of cooked

Sounds in the Silence: The Science Behind Tinnitus

  By Sarabeth Lowe, MPH Ms. Lowe is a Communication Specialist at the University of Delaware Disaster Research Center. Most of us crave peace and quiet after a long day, and, fortunately, most are able to find it. However, some people hear a dull ringing or buzzing even when there

Food Safety Education Month

  In observance of Food Safety Education Month, which took place in September, this article discusses facts about food safety, cooking, and food illness prevention measures. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates 48 million people get sick from food-borne illnesses yearly.1 In the United States (US), the

Nutritional Value of Pumpkins

  Pumpkin is a nutritional food with multiple health benefits.1 In a 100g serving, pumpkin contains approximately 2mg of calcium, 340mg of potassium, and 44mg of phosphorus.2 The seeds of pumpkins are rich in nutrients such as zinc, magnesium, and phosphorus, which can help reduce and prevent inflammation and arthritis.

Walking with a Weighted Vest

  Obesity is a common condition among older adults, which negatively influences physical mobility limitations. Regular exercise and weight management helps to improve physical activity and mobility. Naturally, weight loss is associated with loss muscle mass, due to the amount of stress on the muscles being reduced as weight loss

All About Endometriosis

  Endometriosis is a chronic gynecologic condition in which the tissue that lines the uterus grows in areas it should not, such as the fallopian tubes, ovaries, bowels, and bladder. All individuals who menstruate are at risk for developing this disease. Risk factors include starting periods before the age of

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About Nutrition Health Review & The Vegetus Foundation

The Vegetus Foundation was founded by Frank Ray Rifkin, a former member of United States Army and serviceman in World War II, as a charitable endeavor dedicated to helping Americans improve their quality of life through education on healthy living. In 1979, shortly after the starting Foundation, Frank Ray published the first issue of Nutrition Health Review—the Consumer’s Medical Journal® (NHR)—to assist the Vegetus Foundation in achieving its mission. Since that time, over 150 issues of NHR have been published.

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