Health and Nutrition Myths - Part 2by
Evita
In this second part of our “Health and Nutrition Myths” series, we will focus on how we get sick, where infectious organisms are concerned, and dispel some myths about that and our immune systems. If you missed the...
Mental Health And Nutritionby
Evita
Whether it is around the holidays or any other time of the year, mental health and its effects are always a topic for serious consideration.
An estimated 26.2% of Americans ages 18 and older — that is about one in four
Health and Nutrition Myths - Part 1by
Evita
it works.There are many, many areas for us to still talk about when it comes to proper health and nutrition that is based... call this article “Health and Nutrition Myths - Part 1″. And who knows, this might even turn into a regular series
ASMBS Allied HealthNutritional Guidelines for the WLS Patientby
Cathy
This is a very interesting link from the American Society for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery, Allied Health Sciences Section Ad Hoc Nutrition Committee. It is a good resource for information for any weight loss surgery
In The News: Obesity: 1 Health & Nutrition: 0by
Andy B.
The new weight statistics are out, and the results aren't too promising. Obesity rates have increased in 31 states over the past 12 months, and not a single state's obesity numbers have declined since last year.Mississippi n ...
Childrens Health and Nutrition Findingsby
Tony B.
even more than their diet later on in childhood. But many little ones are not getting the nutrition they need to support their rapid growth and development. Nutritional problems are common among this age group, including iron
In The News: Obesity: 1 Health & Nutrition: 0by
Andy B.
The new weight statistics are out, and the results aren’t too promising.Obesity rates have increased in 31 states over the past 12 months, and not a single state’s obesity numbers have declined since last year.Mississippi no ...
10 Health and Nutrition Facts You Should Know!by
Sandy H.
Here are 10 important "health and nutrition" headlines from the February 2008 issue of Fitness Rx: Fish Oil... it. Have a great night! Sandy Huard , President, Women's Health Supply International
10 Health and Nutrition Facts You Should Know!by
Sandy H.
Here are 10 important "health and nutrition" headlines from the February 2008 issue of Fitness Rx:Fish Oil Cuts Stroke Risk in Women - fish oil prevents blood clots, thins the blood, lowers blood cholesterol and improves blood
Coastal voices: Health efforts vital for students As one of the nutrition educators for the school district’s Network for a Healthy California, I wanted to clarify a few issues brought up by Joseph Burrell in his Feb. 4 letter to the editor, “We’re more concerned about student health than education.”
Health Benefits Of Chocolate 2-9-2010 Katie Jennings, with the Nutrition Center, stops by to tell us about the health benefits of chocolate...just in time for Valentine's Day!
Supervalu Banners Highlight H&W Efforts During Heart Health Month In honor of February Heart Health Month, Supervalu is highlighting its health-and-wellness outreach efforts by showcasing the many ways its nationwide family of stores are guiding customers to make better nutrition decisions.
Vilsack pushes school nutrition plan WASHINGTON — The Obama administration will ask Congress to improve childhood nutrition by ridding school vending machines of sugary snacks and drinks and giving school lunch and breakfast to more kids.
Health crisis in Haiti enters a deadly new phase Fourteen-month-old Abigail Charlot survived Haiti's cataclysmic earthquake but not its miserable aftermath. Brought into the capital's General Hospital with fever and diarrhea, little Abigail literally dried up.
Haiti Health Crisis Enters Deadly New Phase The second stage of Haiti's medical emergency has begun, with diarrheal illnesses, acute respiratory infections and malnutrition beginning to claim lives by the dozen.
Obama seeks to improve kids' nutrition The Obama administration will ask Congress to improve childhood nutrition by ridding school vending machines of sugary snacks and drinks and giving school lunch and breakfast to more students. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said the administration will seek changes when Congress overhauls the Childhood Nutrition Act, first passed in 1966. "Our children deserve better nutrition, and our ...
Ala. to get $1.5M for nutrition, smoking cessation Associated Press - February 9, 2010 4:14 AM ET MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama will get $1.5 million in federal funds to increase physical activity, improve nutrition, reduce obesity, and...
10 out of 10 deadly health stories: nutrition and physical activity The Aboriginal Health and Medical Research Council has compiled these stories from NSW Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services to demonstrate the success and potential of these Aboriginal community initiatives. Social Policy
WellTips
Getting started
Stay focused on health
The objective should be to get healthy, not to get thin. Exercise and good nutrition will bring both better health, and weight loss.
The basics
Don't read nutrition labels
Fresh fruits and vegetables, and organic produce don't have nutrition labels!
Nutrition
Experiment
Experiment with different nutrition bars, gels and sports drinks to find ones that you like.
Nutrition
Keep it mild
Avoid eating spicy foods before running.
Stay hydrated
Drink fluids before, during and after you run.
Drink, drink, drink
Drink water before you're thirsty (sounds easier than it is!).