Its summer and there are numerous activities the family can enjoy like going on a picnic or a trip to the beach while basking in the sun, so be prepared. Keeping safety precautions in mind will let you and your loved ones enjoy the season better.

It is easy to fall off the healthy eating wagon and take symptoms of bodily disorders for granted during this time since most people are on vacation mode. The March/April issue of the Healthy Options Lifestyle Newsdigest serves as a handy guide.

The article, 12 Dangerous Food Additives is very useful, especially in this day and age when people often run the risk of ingesting toxic substances with any processed food, making the reading of labels and opting for fresh whole foods the best recourse. Knowing what the most harmful additives are – ranging from MSG to aspartame in diet sodas, to the food coloring in baked goodies or candy – will spare you a great deal of damaging life-changing effects in the body.

In the Baby Boomers section, check out the informative piece on the new age, which cites new research pointing to a bright future for individuals entering midlife, and also expounds on the brain drain and sexual dysfunctioning issues. The newsdigest also highlights just how vital prenatal vitamins are in pre-pregancy and pregnancy care for women and the life in their womb.

Also in the Women’s Health segment is an enlightening article on breast lumps – the various types and what they mean. In the Mind & Body section, read about how to conquer envy at the workplace, and how to turn it into something positive and productive.

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