Every good parent wants to do right by their children. We work to ensure they have good friends, supervise their schoolwork and extracurricular activities, and eat a balanced diet. But that doesn’t mean we don’t encounter a number of shortcomings, like not putting them to bed early enough, not letting them spend too much time… Read More »
Mark A. Mahoney A few years ago, I wrote a column about the important topics of sleep, nutrition, and physical activity—three areas that play a major role in achieving a healthier lifestyle and can help us achieve a better quality of life. Because these are ongoing concerns, today’s column will focus on these three key… Read More »
Mark A. Mahoney As National Nutrition Month comes to a close, we turn to the ongoing role of significant harmful effects from the large-scale consumption of ultra-processed foods by a large portion of the population in America (let’s not ignore similar levels of consumption in some countries). other countries). The shift from unprocessed and minimally… Read More »
PONTE VEDRA BEACH – A golf clubhouse or 19th-hole gridiron often features dishes like a fried egg sandwich before golfers head to the first tee and a cheeseburger and fries with some beer after the round. PGA Tour pros eat much better and healthier during tournaments like the Players Championship. The level of golf required… Read More »
Mark A. Mahoney More than half of February is behind us, are you still sticking to your healthy eating plan? National Nutrition Month is coming up in March; so it’s time to take a look at some basics on seven common nutrition myths that need to be cleared up. Explanations to debunk these myths come… Read More »
“New year, new you.” At least that’s what we all hear every time the calendar turns to January. The most common promises we make to ourselves when making New Year’s resolutions are weight loss, gym and fitness. While there’s nothing wrong with aiming for a healthier lifestyle in 2024, it’s easy to fall victim to… Read More »
According to research, one in six American teenagers is obese. This epidemic has rapidly affected millions of young people today in various ways. Although hereditary factors can lead to obesity, poor diet and sedentary lifestyle are the main determinants that cause obesity. Depending on their behavior at home, some children may be taught that consuming… Read More »
Older black adults who ate more whole grains had reduced memory loss as they got older, according to a study published Wednesday. Researchers at RUSH University Medical Center in Chicago found an association with lower levels of memory loss among older Black residents who consumed more daily servings of whole grains (such as one slice… Read More »