Your World on a Plate by Andi Anderson
Many people look at our diet in the United States and the alarming obesity rates in our country and think they know the root of the problem—sugar, white bread, pasta and fast food. However, research shows that our diets are globally similar. In essence, we eat the same things. It’s Americans' approach to food which makes all the difference in the world. Read more...
Bully-Proof Your Child on the Sports Field by Nick Roso
Bullying in youth sports often overshadows the many social, physical, and emotional benefits that our children are exposed to through team sports participation. Although the benefits to children’s participation in youth sports programs are great, the youth sports environment is not immune to the challenges presented by bullying behavior. Bullying behavior, whether displayed by coaches, parents, or fellow child athletes, can take many forms. These forms include but are not limited to violent physical behavior such as hitting and kicking, verbal taunts and put-downs, social exclusion from team activities, and general intimidation of the victim. Continued bullying behavior often results in the victim suffering a negative self-image, as well as depression and anxiety that can last well into adulthood. Following are some tips on how our kids can continue to benefit from youth sports participation while avoiding being a victim of bullying behavior. Read more...
What you need to know about Thyroid Cancer; A Cancer on the Rise by Jessie Zepeda Villegas
Recently on The Dr. Oz Show the subject of thyroid cancer was addressed. Dr. Oz paid particular attention to this type of cancer because incidences are steadily on the rise while incidences of other types of cancer are declining. In addition, thyroid cancer is four times more common in women than in men. With statistics like this, it is important to be aware of this type of cancer by knowing what the risk factors are and becoming familiar with symptoms. Read more...
Work out at Work by Angela N. Aladjem, RD, LD
Thought your job was back breaking before? New evidence suggests that not only is sitting hours on end in front of a computer bad for your posture, back, and neck, it is also dangerous to your health in general. People that sit all day have a higher risk of disease—notably heart attacks—than those that have jobs that require them to be on their feet moving about. Those that sit for at least six hours a day are also more likely to suffer from diabetes and obesity. Most alarming is that exercising nearly everyday cannot undo the harm done by sedentary jobs. What this information means is if you have a desk job, you need to make a concerted effort to get up once in a while. Even small bits of activity count—such as going to the rest room. Let’s explore some other ways to get in some muscle activity. Read more...