I'm proud to have partnered with the City of Graham (N.C.) Recreation and Parks Department on two community initiatives this Fall: Graham Walks, and Fitness First on Saturdays! Graham Walks On Thursdays from Sept. 7 to Oct.12, 2017, I joined Aaron Davis, the awesome Recreation and Parks Department Program Supervisor, in downtown Graham to register/check-in people for the Graham Walks Continue Reading
Does eating at night actually cause weight gain?
According to new research from the University of Pennsylvania, eating late at night could be worse for your health than you might think. Compared to eating earlier in the day, prolonged delayed eating can increase weight, insulin, and cholesterol levels, and negatively affect fat metabolism, and hormonal markers implicated in heart disease, diabetes, and other health problems, according to Continue Reading
Self-sabotage peaks at certain time of day; Paleo diet may improve heart health; more news
Healthy Living Headlines is a feature where I report on new research of interest. Self-sabotage peaks at your favorite time of day If you’re a “morning person,” you’re more likely to undermine your performance on a stressful task early in the day, according to new research by Indiana University. The same goes for “night owls” and performance in the evening. “People who are feeling uncertain Continue Reading
National parks offer free admission; Exercise after work prevents overeating; more news
Healthy Living Headlines is a feature where I report on new research of interest. National parks celebrate Centennial, contribute to 'Gross National Happiness' On Aug. 25, the National Park Service turns 100 years old. Michael A. Tarrant, a professor at the University of Georgia's Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources, reflects on parks and the importance of taking time to Continue Reading
Obesity may cause sugar cravings; Overtime linked to disease in women; Exercise helps prevent dementia
Healthy Living Headlines is a feature where I report on new research of interest. Obesity may cause you to crave sweets Are people overweight because they eat too many doughnuts, or does being overweight actually cause the cravings for Krispy Kreme? New research suggests that the brain’s reward system operates differently in obese people than in thinner people, which may play a role in Continue Reading
Obesity hits new high; Copper is key in burning fat; Soda worsens dehydration
Healthy Living Headlines is a feature where I report on new research of interest. Obesity hits new high among U.S. women The nation's obesity epidemic continues to grow, led by an alarming increase among women. For the first time, more than 4 in 10 U.S. women are obese, according to new government health statistics. Obesity rates for men and women in the U.S. had been roughly the same for about Continue Reading