 | Lifelong Aerobic Training Preserves Brain Health
More evidence that cardiovascular exercise contributes to long-term brain health! In a study presented at the American College of Sports Medicine's 58th Annual Meeting, held in Denver in June, older adults who had exercised regularly were found to have better motor control and memory than inactive adults of the same age. read more » |
 | ’Tis the Season for Holiday Eating Strategies
No matter what medium you use most—Web, TV, radio or the printed word—it’s hard to ignore that ’tis the season of chestnuts roasting, geese-a-gettin’-fat, maids-a-milking and sugar plums dancing. Try as we might, during the holidays it’s challenging to stay mindful of the quantity and type of calories we are consuming; there are just so many overt promptings to indulge. read more » |
 | Mom’s Workload and Childhood Obesity Linked? The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics states that 71% of moms were employed in 2007. Some research has shown an association between mothers who work and children with higher BMIs. A recent study published in Child Development (2011; 82 [1], 66–81) suggests that the length of a mother’s employment may be more associated with her child’s BMI, as opposed to the fact of employment alone.
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 | Healthy Recipe: Orange, Fennel & Olive Salad
This simple, light salad makes a great starter course for a special holiday meal. Bright colors and seasonal flavors set the stage for a festive dinner and pack a good fiber punch. read more » |
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