STILLWATER — National Nutrition Month in March is a time to focus on making informed food choices and developing habits around healthy eating and physical activity, according to OSU Ag communications. Oklahoma ranks as one of the top 10 states for obesity, cardiovascular deaths and physical inactivity. Good nutrition is the cornerstone to help modify…
The sound of dozens of teeth crunching down on apples echoed throughout the halls of Vance Chapman Public School as students helped kick off the Great Big Crunch. “It’s just better for you,” said Grade 8 student Kaloum Craig. “If you keep eating all this junk food you could get overweight too because of all…
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Campus dining halls serve as the primary source of meals for many students, especially freshmen, at the University of Georgia. At such a pivotal time of life, healthy eating is important, but can fall to the wayside amid the other responsibilities of college life. Here are some ways students at UGA can make the most…
This time of year, Valentine’s Day spirit is everywhere – from gift boxes and cards to conversation hearts, heart-shaped chocolates and even heart-shaped balloons. While we all have our favorite heart-shaped treat (mine are Reese’s hearts), we should also take some time think about the most important heart – the one in our chests. Since…
Dr. James Smith Optum — Arizona February is recognized as American Heart Month, a health observance that encourages Americans to focus on their cardiovascular health and understand the importance of adopting healthier behaviors that can decrease the risk of serious health outcomes, such as a heart attack or stroke. According to the Centers for Disease…
Chas Reilly Times correspondent Preteens attached to their mobile devices are missing out on an important activity: More physical movement, which they need to stay fit. Dr. Jerold Stirling, who specializes in pediatrics and pediatric sports medicine at Loyola Medicine, said at least 60 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity most days of the week should…
MARYVILLE, Mo. — The Maryville Public Library will host its January adult program, Eating Healthy on a Budget, on Wednesday, Jan. 29, in the library basement. Whether working toward a New Year’s resolution or just looking for information about healthy eating while on a budget, this program will offer information to help adults prepare healthy…
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As the New Year approaches, many adults resolve to eat healthier or give the gym another try, but such resolutions are rare for kids and adolescents. Nonetheless, the most recent, comprehensive data on youth weight status in Colorado — the 2019 Healthy Kids Colorado Survey — reported that 24.2% of Mesa County youth were overweight…