Around the country people are putting on masks in an effort to try and stop the spread of COVID-19. While this is a good step to take, there’s an important one everyone should be taking in an effort to help minimize the virus, should they be exposed. Boosting your immune system can play a critical […]
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Weight Loss Doctor Offers Tips for Pushing Back on Pandemic Pounds and Obtaining a Summer Beach Body
The pandemic shutdown was difficult in many different ways, including when it comes to weight gain. The May 2020 issue of the journal Obesity Research & Clinical Practiceshares a study that found that 22% of people gained weight while being at home during the pandemic. Those who participated in the study reported gaining 5-10 pounds […]
How Not Being a Stress Eater Can be Your “New Normal”
There is no doubt that most people are experiencing more stress right now. That can lead to stress-related eating, which can lead people to becoming overweight or obese. Many people may feel they find comfort in food when the stress kicks in, but they may not have identified themselves as a true stress eater, or […]
Are you prepared for the second wave of COVID-19?
As the country begins to open back up following the pandemic, some experts are warning that there will be a second wave of COVID-19. It’s important for people to take measures to help protect their health from the deadly virus, as well as other harmful diseases. One thing people can do to help protect them […]
Dr. Yum’s Preschool Adventure Program Aims to Help Kids Love their Veggies
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 9 out of 10 children do not consume enough fruits and vegetables. Considering these foods are nutritional powerhouses that are key in the health of a developing child, one pediatrician has set out to change that. Dr. Yum’s Preschool Food Adventure was created specifically to […]
Ways for Parents to Become Savvy About Hidden Added Sugars
Ask 10 parents how much added sugar their child consumes each day and there’s a good chance that at least 9 of them will have no clue or will underestimate it. In fact, research published in the International Journal of Obesity reported that 92 percent of the parents surveyed in the study underestimated the added sugar content […]
Five Reasons Its So Hard to Lose Weight (and What You Can Do)
New York, N.Y. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the prevalence of obesity in the country among adults is around 40 percent. They estimate that over 93 million adults are considered obese. It’s estimated that around 80 percent of the people try to lose weight on their own, but most fail. We […]
Tips for Packing Healthy School Lunches on a Budget
Back to school means back to lunch preparation for parents around the country. It’s a challenge that many parents take on, but often struggle to keep healthy. While it’s easy to toss in convenient snacks, it’s not going to do much in the way of keeping their little bodies healthy and developing well. One pediatrician […]
