A new study published last week found some interesting results - children born via c-section are 26% more likely to be overweight and 22% more likely to be obese. Numerous media outlets reported on the story (here, here, and here). This is not a cause and effect relationship, so if you had a c-section PLEASE don't worry... Continue Reading →
100 workout
Many people I talk to about running complain about how boring it is. Running on a treadmill is usually torture; especially with the clock staring you in the face. Running outside is better (in my opinion), but it still can get boring. Since my first half marathon, I stopped wearing headphones. Even when I trained... Continue Reading →
Exercise AND Obesity on the Rise
A new public health report found that exercise rates in the US are up - yeah!!! They also found that obesity rates are continuing to rise. You can read about it all over popular media (here and here are good ones). What does this mean? The data are from 2001-2011, so this before the effectiveness of more recent... Continue Reading →
Ignorance is bliss?
A new study looked at stressed Europeans. Those who believed their stress affected their health were 2x more likely to have a heart attack! All of the people in the study were stressed. If your mind had no impact on your health then there would be association between negative events and feeling stress impacts one's life.... Continue Reading →
Raw Milk Debate
I don't feel like arguing today, so don't worry, this won't be a real debate. In general, I don't see the purpose for raw milk, but I feel that each person has the right to make the decision about what type of milk s/he would like to drink. Too often people innocently jump on a bandwagon that... Continue Reading →
What NOT to say
A new study has found that talking to overweight kids about dieting and their weight made matters worse. That's right - WORSE. These kids were more likely to binge eat and use unhealthy dietary practices to try to lose weight. Time and time again we have found that kids who use unhealthy dietary practices not... Continue Reading →
Take a Walk
Walking after for at least 15 minutes after a meal can help prevent type 2 diabetes. A recent study compared exercising for 15 minutes after each meal to exercising for 45 minutes once per day. They found that the brief walk after a meal was just as effective at preventing high blood sugars. Here is... Continue Reading →
This Trendy “Strong is the New Skinny” Thing (and what it could mean for the next generation of girls)
This article is nothing short of amazing. Please take the time to read it - This Trendy "Strong is the New Skinny" Thing (and what it could mean for the next generation of girls).
Never Shop Hungry
A recent study in JAMA found that hungry grocery shoppers bought more calories (but not necessarily more food). Here is a LA Times article summary. Take home point: make a grocery list and go shopping after a meal - you'll save money and calories 🙂
Food Restriction is Not the Solution
A recent study showed that parents of overweight/obese kids were more likely to restrict food while parents of normal weight kids were more likely to be in the "clean plate club." While I personally don't agree with either, this is a very useful insight - while the parents of heavy children have good intentions, there... Continue Reading →
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