Shift work has its own demands that set it apart from jobs with traditional working hours. Shift work has its benefits; it can be more convenient from a child care perspective, is sometimes better paid and can allow workers time for other activities, such as study.
However, the medical and scientific communities are continually reporting that…[Read more]

Now, scientists believe they have identified what happens in the brain to cause this, according to research published in Nature.
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are used to treat anxiety, depression, and related conditions. Around 10 percent of people in the United States use them, including 1 in 4 women in their 40s and 50s.…[Read more]

The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) define stress as the “brain’s response to any demand.” In other words, it is how the brain reacts to certain situations or events.
It is important to note that not all stress is negative. Many of us who have been in a pressurized situation may have found that stress has pushed us to perform better. T…[Read more]

First study author Deanna M. Barch, PhD, chair of the Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences in Arts & Sciences, and colleagues publish their findings in The American Journal of Psychiatry.
The study builds on previous research from the team published last year, which found that children raised in poverty have reduced gray and white matter v…[Read more]

Study co-author Prof. Saverio Stranges – visiting academic of the University of Warwick Medical School, United Kingdom, and scientific director of the Department of Population Health at the Luxembourg Institute of Health (LIH) – and colleagues publish their findings in the British Journal of Nutrition.
Chocolate is often perceived as a treat that…[Read more]

6 Simple Ways to Lose Belly Fat, Based on Science

Overweight does not necessarily equal unhealthy.
There are actually plenty of overweight people who are in excellent health (1).
Conversely, many normal weight people have the metabolic problems associated with obesity (2).
That’s because the fat under the skin is actually not that big of a pro…[Read more]

INGREDIENTSNutrition
SERVINGS3YIELD6 peppersUNITSUS

6large  green peppers
1lb  beef, Ground
1⁄2cup  onion, Chopped
1(16 ounce) can tomatoes, diced
1⁄2cup  long grain rice
1⁄2cup  water
1teaspoon  salt
1teaspoon  Worcestershire sauce
1cup  cheddar cheese, Shredded (about 4 ounces)

INGREDIENTSNutrition
SERVINGS 4-6UNITS US

For The Chicken Part

4 boneless chicken breasts, cut into strips
olive oil
garlic powder
parsley (fresh or dry)
pepper
salt
tony creole seasoning

For The Sauce

1(8 ounce) package Philadelphia Cream Cheese
1⁄2cup  butter
1⁄2cup  milk
3⁄4cup  parmesan cheese or [Read more]

INGREDIENTSNutrition
YIELD10 biscuitsUNITSUS

2cups  Bisquick baking mix
1⁄2cup cold water
3⁄4cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1⁄4cup  butter
1teaspoon  dried parsley
1⁄2teaspoon  garlic powder
1⁄2teaspoon italian seasoning

TOTAL TIME
25mins

PREP 15 MINS

COOK 10 MINS

INGREDIENTSNutrition
YIELD2 loavesUNITSUS

2cups  warm water
1tablespoon yeast
1tablespoon vegetable oil
1tablespoon  sugar
2teaspoons  salt
5 -5 1⁄2cups  bread flour

PREP 20 MINS

COOK 30 MINS

INGREDIENTSNutrition
SERVINGS 4-6UNITS US

3 cups  idaho potatoes, peeled, boiled and cut into cubes when cool, approx. 1 lb
4 tablespoons  butter
4 tablespoons  flour
2 cups  milk
1⁄2teaspoon  salt
1⁄4teaspoon  pepper
1⁄2lb  Velveeta cheese, diced
1⁄2cup  sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1 lb skinless [Read more]

INGREDIENTSNutrition
SERVINGS 4UNITS US

1lb  cod fish fillet
1⁄4cup  butter or 1⁄4 cup  margarine, melted
2tablespoons  lemon juice
1⁄4cup  all-purpose flour
1⁄2teaspoon  salt
1⁄8teaspoon  white pepper
paprika

INGREDIENTSNutrition
SERVINGS10-14YIELD4 quartsUNITSUS

2lbs  Italian sausage, casings removed (mild or hot)
1small  onion, chopped (optional)
3 -4garlic cloves, minced
1(28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
2(6 ounce) cans tomato paste
2(15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
2cups  water (for a long period of simmering for flavors to meld. If you don…[Read more]

INGREDIENTSNutrition
SERVINGS 8UNITS US

8 large  potatoes, peeled, cut into large wedges (about 6-7 wedges per potato)
4 garlic cloves, minced (more garlic is a good thing, less garlic is a no-no for this recipe)
1⁄2cup  olive oil
1 cup  water
1 tablespoon  dried oregano (to taste)
1 large  lemon, juiced
sea salt
[Read more]

INGREDIENTSNutrition
SERVINGS 2-3UNITS US

5 -6chicken drumsticks
garlic powder
pepper
salt
olive oil

INGREDIENTSNutrition
SERVINGS 6UNITS US

Dressing

6tablespoons  olive oil
1 1⁄2tablespoons  fresh lemon juice
1tablespoon  red wine vinegar
2garlic cloves, minced
1teaspoon  dried oregano(Mediterranean is best)

Salad

1head  lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces ((I use Romaine)
3large  plum tomatoes, seeded and coarsely chopped…[Read more]

INGREDIENTSNutrition
SERVINGS 4UNITS US

8ounces  elbow macaroni
1⁄4cup  butter
1⁄4cup  flour
1⁄2teaspoon  salt
1dash  black pepper
2cups  milk
2cups shredded cheddar cheese or 8 ounces  cheddar cheese

 
INGREDIENTSNutrition
SERVINGS 8-10UNITS US

1 lb  ground beef or 1 lb  ground turkey
1⁄2medium  yellow onion, chopped
1(1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning
6 large  flour tortillas
1(16 ounce) can refried beans
2 -3 cups shredded taco cheese or 2 -3 cups  cheddar cheese
1(10 3/4 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
4 o…[Read more]

INGREDIENTSNutrition
SERVINGS 4UNITS US

2lbs  boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
1 -2tablespoon  olive oil
1garlic clove, crushed
1⁄4teaspoon  ginger
3⁄4teaspoon  crushed red pepper flakes
1⁄4cup apple juice
1⁄3cup  light brown sugar
2tablespoons  ketchup
1tablespoon  cider vinegar
1⁄2cup  water
1⁄3cup  soy sauce