Did you know that the average (1 cup) serving of soft serve ice cream contains....?
Is a Snow Cone a safe choice? Do you know how many calories are in an average, 12-ounce Snow Cone?
0 comments - Posted by Emily at 12:30 PM - Categories: Summer Fun | Health and Wellness | Healthy Snacks | Exercise and Activity | Weight Loss & Maintenance
An average BBQ meal with a cheeseburger, hot dog, some potato salad, a handful of potato chips, a few cookies, and a few alcoholic beverages can easily add up to 2000 calories! That is more than what most people need on any given day.
0 comments - Posted by Shannon at 3:28 PM - Categories: Summer Fun
Many studies have shown that the more TV children watch (or the more screen time in general), the more likely they are to gain too much weight.
0 comments - Posted by Yvonne at 7:19 PM - Categories: Health and Wellness | Parenting | Exercise and Activity | Weight Loss & Maintenance
May is National Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month! With summer quickly approaching (I know, how exciting!), I thought it might be a good idea to review some safe fun in the sun tips.
0 comments - Posted by Shannon at 12:03 PM - Categories:
This 13th annual initiative, coordinated by the US. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office on Women’s Health, is a week long recognition of women’s health. This year’s theme: “It’s Your Time.” This is an effort to encourage all women to make their own health a priority, to take steps to better their overall well-being, which will ultimately help to lower their risk of disease.
Take/encourage the following steps to improve the health and well-being of all the women in your life:
• Receive regular checkups and prevention screenings:
• National Women’s Checkup Day is May14th
• Regular checkups are vital to the early detention of heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and other diseases.
• Get and stay active
• Eat a healthy diet
• Improve mental health by managing stress and getting adequate sleep
• Avoid unhealthy behaviors, such as: smoking, excessive alcohol, and not wearing a seatbelt
Visit womenshealth.gov/whw for more information!
0 comments - Posted by Emily at 12:36 PM - Categories: Health and Wellness | General Medical | Exercise and Activity
While Forbes magazine recently ranked Boston as the 3rd healthiest city in America, the Mayor of Boston, Mayor Thomas Menino, has set a goal to help Boston become even healthier. The aim is to lose a very impressive 1 million pounds & to move 10 million miles this year!
0 comments - Posted by Yvonne at 12:12 PM - Categories: Health and Wellness | Exercise and Activity | Weight Loss & Maintenance