HEALTHY EATING Is sugar really bad for us? How about artificial or low-calorie sweeteners? Our bodies need one type of sugar, called glucose, to survive. “Glucose is the number one food for the brain, and it’s an extremely important source of fuel throughout the body,” said Dr. Kristina Rother, pediatrician with the National Institute on […]
HEALTHY EATING Many people find that the holidays ruin their healthy eating plans. The sweet and high-calorie foods at family gatherings and parties can be hard to resist. After all, that pumpkin pie topped with whipped cream only comes once a year. Despite the many temptations, you can learn how to eat less. And, you
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HEALTHY EATING Simple, small changes in what you eat can make it easier to follow a heart-healthy diet. Experts in the Harvard Heart Letter made these suggestions to lower the amount of saturated fat, trans fat, sugar, sodium, and calories, and boost the amount of fiber and nutrients in a daily diet: Breakfast If you
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HEALTHY EATING While some dietitians extol the virtues of red wine, dark chocolate, and salmon for heart health, Dr. Katie Eliot, assistant professor of nutrition and dietetics at Saint Louis University, has a different plan. Keep it simple. Look to heart-shaped foods to protect your heart. “Being red and heart shaped can be a tip
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SELF-CARE CORNER Everyone wants to prevent falls and improve balance, at any age. NIH in Health offers these daily exercises to steady your balance (and you could do these while talking on the phone or at work too): * Stand on one leg at a time for a minute. Slowly increase the time. Try to
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BE FIT High-intensity workouts aren’t always best When it comes to exercise, is harder and longer always better? No, according to two studies recently published in the academic journal, Heart. The first study found that those who performed the most strenuous daily exercise were more than twice as likely to die of a heart attack
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BE FIT If you’re ready to train for a charity 5K or more serious road running, follow this advice from Saint Louis University physical therapy professor Chris Sebelski. You’ll hit the ground running and have realistic expectations about the work ahead. * Before you begin, visit your doctor for a complete overall body check-up and
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HEALTHY EATING Busy weeknights often lead parents to skip family meals and instead rely on fast and processed foods, but a growing number of public health officials and parents alike agree that enjoying home-cooked meals as a family promotes health and well-being. Adolescents who participated in even one or two family meals per week were
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HEALTHY EATING Most people enjoy an occasional night out at a favorite restaurant. Unfortunately, many Americans eat out too frequently, and this often means consuming more calories and fat. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics says restaurant portions are often too large, contributing to overeating and obesity. A serving of French fries 20 years ago
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BE FIT When it comes to getting a good workout, no two people are alike. Age, health status, fitness level, and many other factors can play a role in how hard you can – or should – exercise. Your target heart rate can tell you if you’re exercising hard enough to burn calories, but not
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