Nutrition & Weight Loss

Stress can lead to weight gain. For parents who are stressed, it may also cause their children to gain weight, a new study suggests. Indeed, Latino children whose parents feel high levels of stress are twice as likely to be obese, according to new research recently presented at the Obesity Society’s annual meeting. Additionally, the more […]READ MORE

The Southern-style diet is known more for its flavor than its health benefits. If fried chicken, butter rolls, and sweet tea sound like the perfect meal, you could be significantly raising your risk of having a heart attack. New research from the American Heart Association found that people who regularly ate a traditional Southern diet such as […]READ MORE

It’s a common misbelief that if you’re obese or overweight, you cannot suffer from poor nutrition. Yet many people preparing for weight loss surgery are actually malnourished and lack proper nutrition, a small study has found. Indeed, one in five patients preparing to undergo bariatric surgery had multiple nutritional deficiencies, according to research from Johns […]READ MORE

This blog was written by dietitian Judy Mitnick, MS, RD, CDE, CSSD. Let’s face it: we live in a fast-paced, stressed-out world.  Some stress is vital to being a productive member of society.  We all need goals and deadlines, but excessive stress over time leads to anxiety, illness and hurts us in our efforts to […]READ MORE

This blog was written by Alex Kenefic, Registered Dietitian, at Bon Secours In Motion Physical Therapy and Sports Performance.  You need to eat well to fuel your top performances in races. Try out these tips to do your best at any distance: For all exercise High intensity, short duration athletes have different nutrition needs from […]READ MORE

While it’s pretty common to gain weight as you go through your 30s, 40s and 50s, it can be avoided. It’s also important. Carrying extra weight can harm your health, according to national health authorities. We can blame a few biological changes for middle-age weight gain. One of the biggest challenges is adjusting to a slower […]READ MORE

Although eating more fruits and vegetables adds nutrients to a person’s diet, reduces their risk for disease and helps manage body weight, very few American adults are including them at mealtime. In fact, only one in 10 American adults actually eats the recommended daily amount of fruits and vegetables, according to a report from the federal Centers for […]READ MORE

Families need to take simple steps to help their children eat nutritious foods and become more active. The advice is part of the new recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics, which aim to give practical steps to families to help children maintain a healthy weight. They also offer guidance on how to include healthy habits into daily life such […]READ MORE

Many parents say playing sports helps their children mentally, physically and socially, but only one in four adults participate in such activities despite knowing the health benefits. In fact, many adults were not playing sports or exercising at all, according to a recent poll conducted by NPR, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and Harvard T.H. Chan […]READ MORE

Drivers have long been warned not to text and drive for the obvious dangers of distracted driving. But could your smartphone be hazardous to your exercise goals, too? It can if you’re texting or talking while working out on the treadmill. Researchers have found that people who use their smartphones for texting and talking actually […]READ MORE