Comment on this storyCommentAt a recent summer camp pickup, my daughter Madelyn handed me two paper plates. On a plate there were pictures of an apple, salad, salmon, grilled chicken and chicken nuggets. On the other, an ice cream sundae, nachos, a cake, a hamburger and a baked potato. I instinctively knew what her mission was, but I asked my daughter to describe it anyway.“We had to put healthy foods on one plate and unhealthy foods on the other,” she told me. Her teacher, who was standing next to us, looked at the photos and told Madelyn that the chicken…
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Next time you’re spending a day at the beach, ditch the mediocre boardwalk snacks for delicious and refreshing homemade meals. With just a little bit of preparation, you can turn an average outing into an outdoor feast.Finding beach picnic ideas is also easier than you think. The most important factors to consider are whether the dish transports well and whether it is cool enough or stable enough to withstand the sun, Julie Pointer Adams, author of Al Fresco: inspired ideas for outdoor living, tells SELF. You’ll also want to rely on meals that contain hydrating ingredients (think crunchy celery and…
Want a truly positive way to workout? Try adding affirmations to your fitness routine. We already know a little positive self-talk can help with performance and motivation. But it’s also true that what you say to yourself while you move can have a big impact on how you feel and how you exercise. Enter: affirmation workouts. The words we whisper to ourselves during those exhausting miles or sets can significantly influence our emotions and the energy with which we take on the challenge. What is affirmation training? “Affirmation workouts were born from the idea that we literally wanted to address…
TBS Report October 16, 2023, 3:05 p.m. Last modification: October 16, 2023, 5:09 p.m. As cricket enthusiasts from Bangladesh and India await the much-anticipated match between the two nations on October 19, enthusiasm is bubbling among the oceans of supporters of both sides. Recently, Star Sports, a leading Indian media channel, playfully engaged its fans with a video that gently criticized the Bangladesh cricket team and their famous celebratory dance known as ‘naagin dance’. “Can Bangladesh finally win a match against India, or will Team India fans celebrate another victory? Naagin Dance? No chance!” » reads the caption of the…
DuBOIS — Penn State DuBois occupational therapy student assistants Fiona Riss, Emily Busija and Maddie Barsh were recently on a mission to help empower and educate the Christ the King Manor DuBois community.OTA’s Falls Prevention and Wellness Program, a three-part series, empowered students to make a difference in residents’ lives.The program, designed to promote health and reduce the risk of falls, is a collaborative effort between the Penn State DuBois Occupational Therapy Assistant Program and the Christ the King Community. Led by program director and associate professor LuAnn Delbrugge, the students aimed to impart valuable knowledge to residents of the…
We adopt a new diet, start seeing results, then fail to keep the weight off – rinse and repeat. Is this the cycle you are caught in? The Ultimate Nutrition Bible – Co-written by Matt Gallant and Wade Lightheart – reveals why diets fail and how to create one that works. Losing weight is simple, right? All you have to do is consume fewer calories than your body burns in a day – it’s simple math. Creating a calorie deficit is at the heart of most popular diets – and most people who follow the equation start seeing results early…
Share on PinterestRunning can benefit mental health and help improve symptoms of depression. Westend61/Getty ImagesResearchers in Amsterdam conducted a study to see if running therapy could be as useful as antidepressants in treating symptoms of depression and anxiety. The researchers found that both groups experienced similar improvements in their depression symptoms. However, the running group also saw improvements in their physical health, while the antidepressant participants experienced slightly worse physical health. Many people experience depression, and sometimes it is situational or mild, which may not require treatment. However, other people experience depression to a more severe degree.In the case of…
New research highlights eight healthy lifestyle habits that could extend your life.In a study presented at the annual meeting of the American Society for Nutrition, researchers found that men who adopted all eight habits in middle age lived 24 years longer than men whose lifestyle included little or no of these habits. Women’s life expectancy increased by 23 years for those who adopted all eight habits compared to women who did not.The study was based on data from nearly 720,000 U.S. veterans ages 40 and older, considered a nationally representative sample. Described by researchers as “therapeutic lifestyle factors,” the eight…
Last month I spent a few weeks on vacation in Europe. I saw the sights. Perhaps the highlight of my trip was a visit to the real Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany, where many beers were happily sipped while standing atop picnic-style benches singing “Take Me Home, Country Roads” by John Denver. (Germans love American songs And West Virginia.)But I will say that it was good – even necessary – to drink so much beer. How else was I going to hydrate?You see, Europeans don’t share Americans’ love of universally available water. There were hardly any drinking fountains abroad. When sitting…
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