We’ve all read or been told at some point in our lives that we need to eat a “variety of foods”. As with many things we learn about food and nutrition, turns out, this isn’t the best advice. First, it most certainly isn’t true in the same meal. Data has long shown that the more […]
As the number of Americans who are overweight or obese continues to rise, there’s a lot of focus on teaching children and young adults healthier eating habits. Exercise is another area that could use some improvement. JAMA Pediatrics recently published a study about how young adults are exercising less as they leave high school […]
Your physician has probably told you many times how great exercise is for your health. Most doctors also point out it’s huge role in mental health. Mostly, when we talk about exercise we’re talking about aerobic activities: running, biking, even Zumba. JAMA Psychiatry just published a large review of over 30 clinical trials which […]
Nutrition Information In addition to helping you feel and look better, reaching a healthier body weight is good for your overall health and well being. If you are overweight or obese, you have a greater risk of developing many diseases including type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and some types of cancer. The secret to success […]
Over the last year or so, you may have heard tidbits of information about a type of birth control being studied on men. There’s long been a need for a reversible form of contraception for men. Pills, injections, gels, have all scored high on surveys for types of contraception men would be willing to take […]
In the fall of last year, a publication from the large Nurses’ Health Study, identified lifestyle and dietary issues clearly associated with reproductive health. With access to over 25,000 pregnancies, the Nurses’ Health Study allows the prospective monitoring of women’s health and lifestyle choices. Some take home lessons: A Normal BMI: 20-25, is associated […]
With the end of the year approaching, here are some podcasts you may want to start listening to. Podcasts can be powerful tools of transformation if you find the one you want that speaks to your goals. The New Year often leads us to set new goals, so depending on your goal, try to find […]
December 1st is World AIDS day. The one deadly disease is now considered a chronic condition. When properly treated, people with HIV live normal lives and have normal life expectancy. Quite an accomplishment. Since the huge AIDS crisis of the 80s, awareness has vastly improved and prevention has been key to decreasing overall number of […]
In spite of its enormous value to individuals, businesses and society as a whole, nearly half of Americans avoid the flu shot every year. Most people don’t get the shot for some common reasons: Avoiding needles Muscle soreness after the vaccine Some people get the flu anyways after having the vaccine The flu isn’t […]
Low fat diet? Low carb diet? What are we supposed to do? It’s quite frustrating that in the field of nutrition there have been so many contrary opinions over the last few decades about how we’re supposed to be eating for optimal health. One thing is for sure, people are different. What works for some […]