It\’s that time of year – the unofficial start of the unofficial holiday \”Butterfest\”, that period from October 31st to January 1st. Seems like starting with our wickedly wonderful tradition of begging for treats, comes a landslide of temptations and an overload of sugar and fat. How DO you manage to enjoy but not overdue, …
When binge eating disorder gained legitimacy as a full-fledged mental condition in the latest edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders in May, many people in the eating disorders and obesity communities wondered: Will this inspire us to finally get along? It was a good question, since historically, the two groups have been …
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After doing specific training for 12 weeks, people over the age of 90 improved their strength, power and muscle mass. This was reflected in an increase in their walking speed, a greater capacity to get out of their chairs, an improvement in their balance, a significant reduction in the incidence of falls and a significant …
25 Top Heart-Healthy Foods With the help of these nutrition experts from The Cleveland Clinic and the American Dietetic Association, we\’ve put together a list of the \”best of the best\” heart-healthy foods. The foods listed here are all top-performers in protecting your heart and blood vessels. We\’ve also got menu ideas — so you …
Even if your corporate culture isn’t quite ready for a workplace physical activity policy, you can get things moving in the right direction with these ideas: Conduct a workplace walkability assessment to ensure a safe and pleasant environment for walking. Offer secure bicycle storage and showers for employees who actively commute. Implement flexible scheduling where …
