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by Wei Li The United States has the highest number COVID-19 cases and deaths in the world, with over six million confirmed cases and over 189,000 total deaths in the country as of September 9, 2020. Within the US, the pandemic is impacting racial groups differently, disproportionately affecting Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) … Continue reading COVID-19 Racial Disparities
By the SOCIETY FOR ENDOCRINOLOGY Mindfulness-based therapy may help reduce stress, appetite and body weight in children with obesity and anxiety, according to a study published in Endocrine Connections. They reported that obese children on a calorie-restricted diet alongside mindfulness therapy lose more weight and are less stressed and hungry, than children on a calorie-restricted diet … Continue reading Mindfulness helps obese children lose weight
By Christopher Still Eat less, exercise more is a common refrain heard by millions of people with obesity. If only it were that simple. Decades of research shows obesity is a disease that is caused by a combination of genetic, environmental, biological, and behavioral factors that requires a range of interventions for treatment and prevention. … Continue reading New year, new thinking about treating obesity
From ‘food pushers’ to parties that tempt your senses, here’s how to overcome holiday diet temptations. By Colette BouchezReviewed by Louise Chang, MD Just when you’re finally getting your weight under control, boom! It’s the holidays, and food is everywhere. From the office to the factory, from the office supply store to the drugstore (not … Continue reading How to Beat the Holiday Weight Gain Odds
by Beth Daley Christmas is notoriously a time of indulgence: there are all of the chocolates, cheese boards, mince pies, nuts, crisps – and that’s after you’ve already eaten your own body weight in Christmas dinner. So it’s maybe not surprising that many people end up putting on a bit of weight. Research suggests that … Continue reading How not to overeat this Christmas – according to science
By ThinkHealth We’re all guilty of over-indulging during the holiday season at one time or another. With so many holiday celebrations this time of year, it’s easy to overdo it calorically. But you don’t need to deprive yourself to stay on track this year. Making these three changes will help keep you in shape all … Continue reading 3 Ways to Avoid Over-Indulging on Holiday Treats This Season
See how mindfulness helps you live in the moment. By Mayo Clinic If you’ve heard of or read about mindfulness meditation — also known as mindfulness — you might be curious about how to practice it. Find out how to do mindfulness exercises and how they might benefit you. What is mindfulness? Mindfulness is a … Continue reading Mindfulness Exercises
by Loyola Medicine Though the walking from door to door on Halloween night is a great way to get kids to exercise, the bags full of candy at the end of their route are a scary reminder of the childhood obesity epidemic. For instance, you’d have to bike for about 20 minutes just to burn … Continue reading Halloween Doesn’t Have to Add to Childhood Obesity Epidemic
Day Care Snacks Lacking in Nutritional ValueStudy indicates snacking is a “missed opportunity”by Kathy Francis From animal crackers to gummy fruit snacks and calorie-laden juice drinks, kids in child care are not getting the nutrition they need from daily snacks, according to a new study from Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center published online in the … Continue reading Day Care Snacks Lacking in Nutritional Value
By Dr. Kristen Copeland I realized the need for a research study as I was picking up my youngest daughter from child care. She was three years old at the time, and like many her age, a very picky eater. As a conversation starter, I asked her what she would like for dinner. She promptly … Continue reading All Snacks are not Created Equal