Author: Irene Pastore

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Why American Life Expectancy Is Falling

February 17, 2025

A Mayo Clinic news article written in August 2024 discusses the reasons for the decline in life expectancy in the United States.

The US outspends every country in the world in healthcare. Yet people in the U.S. still live shorter lives than do people elsewhere in the industrialized world.

The Mayo Clinic article cites three main reasons for the decline in longevity.

  • Deaths from opioid drug overdoses.
  • Consumption of overly processed foods such as toaster pastries and sugary cereals.
  • Sedentary lifestyle.

Read the full article at mcpress.mayoclinic.org

Healthy Overnight Oats with Yogurt and Strawberries

February 14, 2025
INGREDIENTS
  • 1/2 cup rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup unflavored milk of choice
  • 1/2 cup vanilla Greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon unflavored whey protein powder
  • 1/2 cup sliced strawberries
  • Optional: 1 tablespoon chia seeds
INSTRUCTIONS
  • Puree strawberries in a blender. Set aside.
  • Mix yogurt, oats, milk, protein powder, and optional chia seeds in a mason jar or food container.
  • Cover mixture with strawberry puree.
  • Place in refrigerator overnight.
  • Stir before serving.
  • Toppings: sliced strawberries, whipped cream, granola, banana.
  • Serve chilled.
  • NOTE: Add more liquid if mixture is too thick.

For Cat Lovers: A Special Cozy Nest Bed For Winter Warmth

February 12, 2025

The most adorable kitty bed is sold online at Lapcatz.com. It’s called the Nest Bed. Visit their website to see photographs, videos and to place an order.

Nest Bed Kitty Benefits

  • Eases arthritic joint pain
  • Provides a quiet and calming space for kitty to relax
  • A perfect place to rest and recover
  • Provides a safe place
  • Provides warmth during cold winters
  • Machine washable
  • Non-toxic pet friendly materials
  • 99 day trial
  • Memory foam base

The Connection Between Dental Health and Overall Wellness

February 11, 2025

“Physicians rarely ask about the health of your mouth, yet the same blood that goes through any dental infection like gum disease, picks up bacteria and transfers them throughout the entire body, from the heart to the brain. It’s time to connect the dots between the mouth and the rest of the body and include the mouth when evaluating a persons illness. Many times the source of the disease is literally right under your nose!” Charles Reinertsen, DDS