December 30, 2020 by John Fernandez
Figuring Your Ideal Weight
A BMI “body mass index” quickly configures a status number (18.5-24.9 considered...
COVID-19 Roundup: First U.S. Case of Reinfection;...
Nevada Man, 25, First Confirmed Case of ‘Reinfection’ With COVID-19, Case Study Says A 25-year-old man from Nevada was infected twice with COVID-19 earlier this...
October 16, 2020 / 3 min read
Roundup: Obesity’s Link to Severe COVID-19 Illness;...
CDC: Obesity Now Most Common U.S. Health Condition to Raise Risk of Severe COVID-19 Illness After reviewing published reports, pre-print studies, and various other data...
July 3, 2020 / 4 min read
Nutrition Month 2020: Ask Yourself These Questions...
This is the time of year when we remind everyone about choosing nutritious foods and getting enough physical activity, which can make a significant difference...
March 4, 2020 / 2 min read
Roundup: Big Breakfast Benefit; Vitamin D During...
A Big Breakfast, Small Dinner Combination is Best for Weight Control, New Research Says Portion size and timing have emerged as key factors in losing...
February 28, 2020 / 5 min read
10 Tips for Avoiding Weight Gain During...
While the holidays are usually not the best time to try and lose weight, it is possible to avoid gaining weight. Here are 10 tips...
December 16, 2019 / 3 min read
Roundup: Heart-Failure Deaths Rising; ‘Severe Obesity’ in...
Deaths from Heart Failure Rising, Especially in Those 65 and Older, Study Says As the portion of the population age 65 and older is increasing...
November 1, 2019 / 4 min read
Sodas, Juices and Cancer Risk: The Growing...
Sugary drinks, particularly sodas and juices, fuel weight gain and have contributed to the U.S. obesity epidemic among adults and children, physicians and public health...
July 18, 2019 / 2 min read
10,000 Steps Daily? How Many Do You...
Taking 10,000 steps a day for optimal health has become a widely held belief. But walking that much may not be necessary for improved health...
July 15, 2019 / 2 min read
Roundup: Obesity Rate Among Preschoolers; Measles Alert...
Obesity Rate Declining Among Kids, Ages 2 to 4, Who Receive U.S. Food Aid, CDC Says The overall childhood obesity rate in the United States...
June 21, 2019 / 4 min read
