You crave a donut and an iced mocha latte during the day, and then you can't stop thinking about double-fudge brownies or Cherry Garcia ice cream late night. Guilt sets in, "Why can't I stop eating all these sweets?" Patients I see who say this often sound resigned, like it's just genetic or they have … Continue reading The Worst Sugar Cravings!
I'm disturbed by some health stats: In the U.S., obesity rates increased from 30% of the population (which we already found shocking back in 1999) to the current 40%. Researchers predict that by the 2030s, 50% of Americans could be obese. About 21% of adolescents have obesity. That rate quadrupled in the past 50 years. … Continue reading Take a Break From Eating?
There's been growing research on the negative health effects of chronic loneliness and poor social connections. Some studies compare its consequences to that of smoking, with a strong association of higher rates of cardiovascular disease, depression, and early death as well as quicker cognitive decline. Firsthand I've seen the dramatic benefit of social connections with … Continue reading Loneliness and Social Connections
Sugar is still in the doghouse in the nutrition world. We understand the undeniable connection of soda and sweetened beverages with obesity, especially childhood obesity. Eating a lot of refined sugary foods or drinks on a regular basis is associated with not only weight gain but type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer, and of course … Continue reading Let’s Talk About Sugar
Were setting exercise goals more challenging for you this year? It's been almost two years since the pandemic shut down gyms and exercise studios. Businesses that survived financially reopened but with a decidely different feel. Many required masks, and group class offerings were fewer with smaller class sizes. This deterred some people from renewing their … Continue reading How to Stick with Exercise: Variety, Flexibility, Challenge
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