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Get the Rest You Need

 

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June 16, 2021

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Get the Rest You Need

Sleep is as important for good health as diet and exercise. Good sleep improves your brain performance, mood, and health. Learn more about:

  • Why we need to sleep
  • How much sleep you need
  • Sleep disorders
  • How to get a better night’s sleep

Nutrition for Older Adults

Eating healthy is important at any age but, as you get older, your nutritional needs may change. Learn how to eat healthy as you age and what to do if you are having trouble eating healthy.

Depression After Pregnancy

Postpartum depression is moderate to severe depression that occurs after a woman has given birth. It may occur soon after delivery or up to a year later. Learn more about the symptoms and treatment.

Diabetes and Carbohydrates

People with diabetes can better control their blood sugar if they count how many carbohydrates they eat — a technique called carb counting. It can also be used to help them determine the exact dose of insulin they need at meals. A dietitian can help them figure out the right amount of carbohydrate servings to eat each day, based on their personal caloric needs and other factors, and recommend how to distribute daily carbohydrate intake evenly among meals and snacks.

Vitamin E

Vitamin E helps protect your body from damage caused by free radicals, keeps your immune system strong against viruses and bacteria, and is important in the formation of red blood cells. You can get vitamin E from your diet and from supplements. How much vitamin E do you need?

Salmon Pasta Skillet

You can use cooked fresh or canned salmon in this Salmon Pasta Skillet recipe.

Note that fresh salmon contains less sodium than canned salmon. You can find the sodium content on the nutrition label.