5 healthy Thanksgiving hacks
Thanksgiving is a holiday many of us look forward to every year. Between catching up with friends and family, eating amazing food and watching the…
Give Thanks by Staying Active This Holiday
Thanksgiving is a day of gratitude. It seems counter-intuitive then, that as we give thanks for our blessings—our health, I hope, chief among them—that we do not make an effort to live healthfully on this day. In fact, most of us do quite the opposite, eating rich foods to the point of discomfort and moving little.
It’s not the only way! Eating healthy and staying active throughout the year is a key factor in preventing cancer. In fact, new research shows that as much as one third of cancer deaths are linked to diet and physical activity. It’s certainly ok to indulge every now and then, but you can still make sure that your Thanksgiving meal includes plenty of vegetables, beans and whole grains.
Jeff Pulver: Living with intention
Do you know your family health history? It’s your first step in becoming your own best health advocate. The spring issue of Cancer PreventionWorks focuses…
AMA declares obesity a disease
The nation’s largest physicians group, the American Medical Association (AMA) has officially declared obesity a disease. Supporters of the disease classification believe this decision could…
Skip the Soda: Grab a Refreshing, Healthy Drink This Summer
Summer is right around the corner, as is the need to remain hydrated in the approaching hot weather. Drinking water is a great way to…
Smokers, Obese Face Increased Health Care Costs
It may not come as a surprise that people who smoke or are obese use more health care services than their co-workers, but you may…
A Healthy Diet, Regular Exercise Important Strategies for Moving the U.S. Forward
In Tim Karman’s recent article on the Washington Post’s Future of Food Conference, many issues which way heavily on the minds’ of policymakers and families…
