Prevention

There is a world-wide epidemic on obesity. This epidemic is driving the immense proportions of Type 2 diabetes across the globe. While there are numerous therapies for treating Type 2 diabetes,

The proverbial benefits of prevention over cure are self-evident and yet we are reluctant to invest in staying healthy. Resolution of this age-old dilemma begins with a timeless truth: the benefits of good health come at a cost; prevention is not better than cure at any price. That logic leads to the testable hypothesis that prevention should be favoured when an imminent, high-risk, high-impact hazard can be averted at relatively low cost. Application of this idea helps to explain why cigarette smoking is still common place, why the world was not ready for the COVID-19 pandemic, why billions still do not have access to safe sanitation, and why the response to climate change has been so slow. Much more money and effort are invested in health promotion and prevention today than is commonly thought, but the enormous avoidable burden of illness is reason to seek ways of investing further.

Dessert! Just the word brings a smile to even the seasoned cooks at Prevention. Who doesn't love the thought of luscious cheesecake, a warm-from-the-oven cookie, or a perfect piece of lemon meringue pie? But there's nothing enjoyable about creating a dessert in your own kitchen only to be dissatisfied with the results.

Chicken is one of the most versatile, tasty ingredients out there; it’s the backbone of family menu-making. The challenge is making it flavorful and satisfying, not boring or packed with unhealthy ingredients. At Prevention magazine, we do love rising to meet a challenge!