July 15, 2014 by Joyce Bunderson
During the past couple of weeks we moved from a home of twenty-three years to the new home that we just finished building. During that time I learned many things; one is that moving during July is the busiest time of year. I think July is so busy because the children are out of school. […]
Tags: Enhancing Brain Function, Health Claims
December 31, 2013 by Joyce Bunderson
This particular evening is symbolic for many of the opportunity to make positive changes in lifestyle habits for a healthier new year. It helps many to draw a line in the sand; the demarcation between the past and a new start. Two articles that may be of benefit for new beginnings thinking are: New Directions […]
Tags: Avoiding Junk Foods, Exercise, fitness, Food Psychology, Foodland, Healthy Eating, Weight Management
February 12, 2013 by Joyce Bunderson
By now, most everyone knows that sleep deprivation interferes with hunger and satiety hormones crucial to regulating appetite. Perhaps you know some night owls who are also plump owls. We envision them mindlessly snacking their way through fatigue to keep going. Research has gone deeper than the snacking, and revealed a chain of hormonal effects […]
Tags: Diabetes, Enhancing Brain Function, Health Claims, heart health, Weight Management
December 18, 2012 by Joyce Bunderson
Public heath in this country has been likened to two freight trains headed directly at each other. One is loaded with epidemic cases of obesity, diabetes, and other preventable chronic diseases. The other is freighting the rising costs of medical care and lost productivity because of the illnesses. This is the metaphor used by Reed […]
Tags: Diabetes, Exercise, Foodland, Health Claims, Healthy Eating
December 11, 2012 by Joyce Bunderson
Two separate studies published recently are concluding that the more someone sits the shorter and less robust his or her life may be. The first study that I want to look at was published in full and abstract in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. In essence, the researchers claim that TV viewing time may […]
Tags: Diabetes, Exercise, fitness
September 25, 2012 by Joyce Bunderson
Do you know what makes my day – defines it as great? One is discovering a new resource that makes uncommon good sense in guiding parents on how to bring about self-motivated healtthy eating by their children. “Eat Your Vegetables” and other mistakes parents make” is the best book I’ve read that helps parents manage […]
Tags: Avoiding Junk Foods, Food Psychology, Foodland, Healthy Eating
September 18, 2012 by Mary Ireland
Mary Ireland discusses new research supporting healthy lifestyle choices.
Tags: Healthy Eating, Reduce cardiovascular disease risk, Weight Management
June 8, 2012 by Mary Ireland
For someone who wants to start an exercise program or those new to exercising, the process may seem a little daunting. I have been an avid exerciser since my early twenties and have learned over the years that you cannot always count on the latest research data to apply to you. The key word in […]
Tags: heart health, Reduce cancer risk, Reduce cardiovascular disease risk, Weight Management
March 9, 2012 by Mary Ireland
Mary Ireland discusses the best way to replenish your body after exercise.
Tags: Exercise, fitness, Healthy Eating, nutritionism, Weight Management
February 17, 2012 by Mary Ireland
The title isn’t original, but I thought it was clever. HIT is the acronym for high-intensity interval training. I have mentioned interval training — which is the same thing as high-intensity interval training — in some of my previous blog posts: Getting More from Less, Getting the Most from Your Workouts, and Exercise Your Options. […]
Tags: Diabetes, Exercise, fitness, heart health, Reduce cardiovascular disease risk