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Exercise Protects Against Disease

May 13, 2011 by Mary Ireland

Dr. Grandma’s Newsletter for May, 2011, notes that health-related observances in May include Osteoporosis Prevention and Arthritis Awareness. In researching information about these diseases, I found a common thread: exercise can help prevent or help in the management of these diseases. This isn’t surprising since exercise is a prescription for the diseases we write about […]

Reduce Your Diabetes Risk – Just Do It!

May 3, 2011 by Joyce Bunderson

As many of you know, who have read this blog for a while, we started this writing work to share what we learned with others, based upon the experience that my husband and partner in this company, and occasional blog author Dr. Grandpa (Vic) had after being diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes in 2004. In […]

An Ounce of Prevention

April 1, 2011 by Mary Ireland

Mary Ireland discusses recent Alzheimer Disease research and shares a quick curry recipe.

A Pear-Shaped Body – Not a Safety Net!

March 29, 2011 by Joyce Bunderson

Dr. Grandma discusses a Lancet study’s outcome regarding apple and pear shapes.

Stopping the Pendulum

March 23, 2011 by Mary Ireland

Mary Ireland talks about the dangers of the HCG diet and other diets. She explains why it is much more economical and reasonable to adopt a healthy eating plan.

Clearing Up Carb Confusion – Be Picky

March 8, 2011 by Joyce Bunderson

Dr. Grandma shares information to help the public make good choices in carbohydrate foods.

Feet, Forks, Fat – Protecting our Children

February 23, 2011 by Joyce Bunderson

Dr. Grandma discusses why we need to replace calorie dense food with foods close to nature to help our children out of the childhood obesity epidemic.

Leading the Pack

February 18, 2011 by Mary Ireland

Mary Ireland talks about the importance of exercise for children.

Post Script to Consumers Get Confused – Ya Think?

January 26, 2011 by Joyce Bunderson

Dr. Grandma shares a no added sugar breakfast – sweet without ill-health.

Dashing around Like a Mediterranean Elf

December 22, 2010 by Joyce Bunderson

Dr. Grandma discusses the Mediterranean-style of eating and shares a recipe for Hectic Holiday Week Spaghetti.