The following is a guest blog by Felicity Dryer, a health journalist and dietitian. When you have a lot on your plate (no pun intended), eating healthy can be a challenge. So many of us wear a variety of “hats”: parent, caretaker, employee, friend, spouse, volunteer… At the end of the day, the last thing […]
Obesity Rates Decline Among Young Children
A new study published in the most recent issue of Pediatrics suggests that obesity rates among young children are on the decline. The study examined what researchers called the “caloric gap,” which estimates how many calories children must eliminate from their daily diet to bring obesity rates down to pre-epidemic levels. Researchers suggest that among children […]
Temporary Tattoos Could Revolutionize Diabetic Glucose Testing
Temporary tattoos are great for individuals who want to share a message without the permanence of a real tattoo, but they may soon serve a greater purpose: a glucose testing device for diabetics. According to findings published in Popular Science, researchers at the University of California San Diego have developed a temporary tattoo equipped with electrodes […]
4 Fitness-Tracking Devices to Keep You Healthy
How are you doing on those New Year’s resolutions? If you’re like most Americans, some of your resolutions have fallen by the wayside. Don’t be discouraged. Instead, make positive changes to get back in the swing of things. If getting fit was one of your resolutions, here are four devices that can help you kick-start […]
The Importance of Vitamin D Tests
Because medical knowledge is always advancing, doctors and healthcare providers are able to detect potential problems earlier than ever before. We also have the ability to screen for certain indicators that suggest we need to start eating healthier, or more of a certain vitamin or mineral. While cancer and blood pressure screenings make the headlines, […]
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