Check out the May 2022 Be Well newsletter from EMI. Stories include:
- Asthma Advice - Asthma is a chronic condition of the lungs’ airways, causing them to narrow and become inflamed. This produces coughing, wheezing and difficulty breathing. For some people, asthma is a minor nuisance. For others, it can be a major problem that interferes with daily activities and may lead to life-threatening asthma attacks.
- Vegetables on Your Mind - In addition to well-known benefits for heart health, it turns out that eating vegetables can also benefit our mood. A new study found that people who ate at least three servings of vegetables per day reported better psychological well-being and had higher scores on a subjective happiness scale than people eating fewer vegetables.
- Sugar vs. Artificial Sweeteners - Craving sweets is common, and it’s fine to indulge occasionally as part of a nutritious eating plan. You may wonder whether it’s better to choose sweet foods and beverages that are made with sugar or with artificial sweeteners, such as aspartame or sucralose. The truth is, there’s no clear winner.
- Getting Your Child Ready for Camp - Summer camp is around the corner. Whether your child is headed to a day or an overnight camp, getting your child ready now can help make the experience more fun and avoid unnecessary stress for all of you.
- The Myth of Multitasking - We can’t do two things well at once. When we multitask, we switch our attention between two tasks, often performing less effectively at both. The idea of multitasking has been around for decades and first referred to using a single computer to simultaneously carry out two or more jobs.
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