Yearly Archives: 2014

Americans face a 40 percent risk of developing type 2 diabetes during their lifetime, a new federal study shows. But they may be able to lower that risk by seeking nutritional counseling that includes how to make lifestyle and dietary changes from a Registered Dietitian, according to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. “Health professionals […]READ MORE

Keeping track of what you eat throughout the day is significantly important if you’re trying to lose weight. Here’s one strategy to really make this effort count: use your smartphone. Researchers from Arizona State University have found that people who used their smartphones to track their diet data kept better tabs on what they ate […]READ MORE

The swim team. Soccer leagues. Gymnastics. Many parents encourage their children to play sports to help them stay physically fit and maintain a healthy weight. But staying physically fit does more than help children lose excess weight. It can also help prevent depression in young adolescents, a new study finds. Sixth-graders – especially girls – […]READ MORE

Back injuries can happen to anyone – including young students who head back to school wearing a backpack that’s too heavy or big for them. Indeed, more than 28,600 people were treated in a hospital or by a doctor for injuries related to wearing a backpack in 2013, according to statistics from the Consumer Product Safety […]READ MORE

Cooking and eating at home more often may be an excellent strategy for anyone trying to lose weight by watching how many calories they consume. Researchers have found that eating out at restaurants often means consuming an additional 200 total daily calories, according to a study published in Public Health Nutrition. When you consider how often in a week […]READ MORE

Summer weather in South Hampton Roads leaves many thirsting for something cold to drink. Sweet tea might sound downright delicious but it’s important to remember that your body needs hydration, not empty calories.  This is especially important for those trying to lose weight and fuel their body with nutritious foods. “With an endless variety of […]READ MORE

Improving the overall quality of your diet helps to prevent type 2 diabetes, according to new research. The study, by researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health, found that those who improved their diet over four years – by eating more whole grains, fruits and vegetables, and less sweetened beverages and saturated fats, for example – […]READ MORE

Having arthritis puts people at a higher risk for falling and fall-related injuries, according to new federal statistics. Researchers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that when people had arthritis, they were 1.3 times more likely to have a fall, 2.4 times more likely to have two or more falls and 2.5 […]READ MORE

When children head back to school this fall, parents and teachers expect them to need a little remediation. But a new study shows that some of them may need something else – more physical activity and healthier meals. Researchers from Harvard School of Public Health found that some kids are gaining weight more quickly during the […]READ MORE

Although most people develop arthritis as they age, it can also develop after an injury to a joint in the body. Arthritis pain can range from mild to debilitating. Thankfully, many people can find relief by making simple changes to their lifestyle. Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis that people have. It commonly affects the hips, […]READ MORE