According to new survey results, parents would rather talk about sex and drugs with their kids than weight. Twenty-two percent of parents are uncomfortable discussing the risks of being overweight with their kids. For parents of kids ages 8 to 12, only sex is a more uncomfortable topic and NO topic[...]
Archive for the ‘obesity’ Category
Eat Well, Do Well: The Silver Diner
Every Sunday before heading to the grocery store we stop at the Silver Diner on Wilson Blvd to have brunch. Before you shudder at the idea of eating at a diner let me assure you that this diner is not like a Denny’s. It is farm to table, uses local ingredients and you can often [...][...]
I Never Know If I Am Healthy
I can never figure out if I am adding, taking away or breaking even with my life expectancy. A new study from Taiwan’s National Health Research Institutes said 15 minutes a day to moderate exercise would add three years to your life. However, another study out of Australia says watching an h[...]
I Heart Summer Slim Down
I am officially 23 days away from the beautiful white dress. I also had my last training session on Friday (I did not plan that too well). So, what am I going to do to keep me motivated? I am joining the “I Heart Summer Slim Down 2″ challenge. Everyday Health put together six simple, [[...]
July 31st, 2011 - 8:00 am § in obesity
More Reasons to Get Up and Move
I have a history of Alzheimer’s and dementia in my family. They say it skips a generation, but that doesn’t really comfort me because that means there is a good chance my mom will get it. So I pay particular attention to new studies, drugs or anything having to do with cognitive decline. New stu[...]
July 17th, 2011 - 8:00 am § in obesity
Restaurants and Obesity: Yep
Experts have identified a link between eating out at restaurants and obesity. According to the USDA, 1/3 of American calories come from restaurants. “For the average consumer, eating one meal away from home each week translates to roughly two extra pounds a year,” said Lisa Mancin[...]
July 7th, 2011 - 8:00 am § in obesity
Start Early, Says IOM: I Disagree Somewhat
A new report issued by the Institute of Medicine on early childhood obesity prevention policies. Yes, I agree we should start early. Yes, I agree that by adulthood the habits that you have created are much harder to break. The report notes that almost 10 percent of infants and toddlers carry excess [...]
June 26th, 2011 - 8:00 am § in obesity
Headlines Draw Dieters In
Newsflash people don’t read, except you since you are reading. I am writing this for someone to read right? A new study found that dieters are more likely than non-dieters to be misled by food names. Apparently, “fruit chews” are healthier than anything labeled “candy chews,” and ate more [...]
June 12th, 2011 - 8:00 am § in obesity
The Salt Debate Still Wages
We just can’t agree whether we need to cut back on salt or not. We’ve already discussed some of the reasons we need salt in our diet (To Pass the Salt or Not). A Journal of the American Medical Association study published this last month surprisingly concluded that too much salt might not raise [...]
May 8th, 2011 - 8:00 am § in obesity, Running Through My Mind
Glee Gets Message Right…Eventually
On first blush, Glee really upset me during “Born This Way.” The message was great, be comfortable with who you are, love yourself warts and all. Then however, Lauren found out that Quinn was in the not so distant past overweight, pimply and unhappy. Lauren tried to use it to her advantage and c[...]
