During this time of increased stress and possible changes to our activity level and eating, weight may be an increased concern. And knowing how to go about weight loss in the midst of such stress can be difficult. This presentation will help you understand the basics of stress, highlight the impact of stress on weight, discuss the basic components of weight management, and identify how to create an effective strategy for weight management during stressful times. Watch Video.
October marks National Healthy Lung Month. This month is a time to raise awareness about respiratory diseases and emphasize how our behaviors, especially smoking, affect the health of our lungs.
National Cholesterol Education Month is every September. In last year’s Cholesterol blog, we discussed what cholesterol is, the rising statistics of high cholesterol in young adults, and steps to lower cholesterol. One of the steps to lower your cholesterol is to eat a healthy diet. Avoiding trans and saturated fats in processed and fried foods is a good starting place to lower your cholesterol, but what should we eat to maintain a healthy lifestyle?