By Leslee Jaquette This is a good time to thank your immune systems (IS) for protecting you brilliantly against an onslaught of germs. Given germs are everywhere from shopping cart handles and airplane trays to the kitchen counter, it is really amazing how few viruses and diseases most of us catch. So, let’s give our […]
EarthTalk® E – The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: How is it that some food purveyors are contributing to the destruction of tropical rainforests by ditching unhealthy “trans fats?” — Billy S., Salem, OR Most public health advocates applaud efforts by processed food producers, restaurants and fast food chains to get rid of so-called “trans fats”—partially […]
Santa Runs Tacoma Dec.13, 2014 It’s time for the 6th Annual Santa Runs Tacoma half-marathon, 10K, 5K and Kids Marathon on Sat., Dec. 13, starting at 9 a.m. This year the race starts at A Street and 10th, winds through a brand new race course that includes the Murray Morgan Bridge and finishes at the […]
By Leslee Jaquette Last night I went to an early Thanksgiving potluck and you know what that means! I made an absolute pig of myself, loading up on all the goodies and three chocolate desserts! After this pre-holiday binge, I have already gained the proverbial one to five pounds many people gain (and never lose) […]
By David Stauth CORVALLIS, Ore. – A study of the metabolic effects of omega-3 fatty acids, especially DHA, concludes that these compounds may have an even wider range of biological impacts than previously considered, and suggests they could be of significant value in the prevention of fatty liver disease. The research, done by scientists at […]
