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

  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

  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.

  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

  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

  Brisk walking boasts multiple mental and physical health benefits, including maintaining a healthy weight, preventing and managing cardiovascular disease, strengthening bones and muscles, and improving mood, memory, balance, and coordination.1 Walking is less strenuous on joints than running and helps keep them flexible. During walking, the muscles in the

Flexibility is important to maintain peak muscle performance. When muscles are stiff and tight, there is an increased risk of injury during daily activities and exercise. Flexible joints and muscles allow the body to stretch and move more freely, therefore lowering the risk of injury. Additionally, stretching helps increase blood

By Sarabeth Lowe, MPH The power of play is well documented and, in some ways, deeply embedded in our culture. Look no further than the schoolyard playground or the variety of extracurricular activities available to students. While these integral pieces of educational curricula may come and go, the importance of