by Joshua M. Neuman On April 15, 1955, Ray Kroc opened his first McDonald's franchise in Des Plaines, Illinois. Kroc had purchased the chain from Richard and Maurice McDonald, who had opened their first McDonald's
by Katherine Allen As many of us will not have had the summers we planned for this year, it seems a little hard to be thinking about the winter. But one of the best things
by Justin Curcio Vitamin D has been getting a lot of attention these days as a vitamin that can boost your immune system and help combat the effects of COVID-19. It has been established in
By Frank Verderame A mother’s prenatal diet—even her diet a few months before pregnancy—has a profound effect on her child, from the day before conception to two years of age. This is called the “Thousand
by Justin Curcio There are no shortcuts to losing weight and keeping it off, but it might not be as hard as you think. The longstanding principle of proper diet and exercise has been proven
by Margie Coghill Summer is a great time to focus on health and fitness. The sunny weather and warmer temperatures make it easy to enjoy the outdoors and take advantage of the season. Head outside
by Wayne Parsons Dietary fats cause high cholesterol levels, which in turn causes plaque formation in heart arteries, increasing heart attacks and strokes, which are the leading cause of death for men and women in
by Margie Coghill Eating the wrong carbohydrates can cause you to become lethargic, alter your mood and cause your blood-sugar level to spike. What are the best low-carb snacks? Listed below are some delicious and
by Kevin Coluccio The teenage brain is a marvel to behold. Between the ages of 13-19, the brain processes physical, emotional, and social change at a profound rate. From hormones to home life and peer
by Kelly McClintock It seems inevitable that folks might feel the urge to snack more as routines, work environments and stress levels change significantly due to the stay-at-home orders that have swept the nation. As
