Family Exercise By Dr. Oz
Let’s face it, technologies sometimes teach us to be physically less active. Is your family getting enough or even a bit of exercise in a day? Most probably they’re not, because of increasing hours in front of computers and TV. Technology has lots to offer.
Children needs at least 60 minutes a day to do some exercise and shed some sweat. Less than 60 minutes of active
physical activities may lead to health issues like heart disease, diabetes and obesity. Children don’t need to particularly join exercise class. Activities such as tag, basketball, playing with soccer ball, or simply walking with their friends in neighborhood are a good form of exercise. When the sun is out, there is actually no reason not to go outside and enjoy. If they want they can play chasing bubbles and play hoola-hoop for more fun. Engaging your kids to simple outdoor chores to make their time useful such as raking some leaves, watering the plants can be a good form of exercise too.
What Kids Think About Childhood Obesity
Nowadays, adults are getting worried with the rising numbers of overweight kids. Kids know it also. In a KidsPoll, 1,168 boys and girls were asked on the issue and it was found out that 52% of them agreed that there are too many overweight kids.
“This is important because knowing there is a problem is the first step to getting answers to solve the problem,” says Dr. Sandra Hassink. Dr. Hassink is a doctor in Delaware who has been helping kids resolve their weight problems. So, read on to find out more about the issue on childhood weight problems.
Yogurt is Good For You and Can Help You Lose Weight
Yogurt has been frequently mentioned in talks concerning obesity, weight loss, and other health and wellness concerns. Does it really help in losing weight? How much of a yogurt does a person need to consume to start losing weight? Is it really a good part of a healthy diet?
According to an April 2004 study in the journal “Obesity Research” by M.B. Zemel of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, greater fat loss has been observed when a diet high in calcium-rich dairy foods was consumed compared to a low-calcium diet or a diet supplemented with calcium in vitamin form. The following year, the “International Journal of Obesity” published a study by Zemel that links similar weight loss results specifically to the consumption of yogurt daily.
Why Girls Should Play Sports
Gone are the days when girls used to sit in the corner or on the benches and watch boys play their favorite sport. Nowadays, girls are playing sports too. Compared to boys, some girls are even excelling in sports.
Other than exercising and having fun, girls should play sports for other reasons too. In fact, the Women’s Sports Foundation also said that girls who play sports become fit and healthier. Here are 5 other reasons why girls should play sports:
Reasons to Continue Working in Retirement
Work is a good source of exercise for adults, physically and mentally. And while some people detest having to wake up early and commute their way to and from work, there are a number of others who enjoy every bit of the task they do. In fact, a high percentage of older workers do not mind continuing work past their retirement years. After all, the benefits that they get outnumber their lost time being idle at home.
According to the 2009 Pew Research Center survey, almost half of workers ages 50 to 64 say they may delay their retirement and 16 percent expect to never stop working. So who says grandma and grandpa won’t have the time of their life post-retirement stage? On the contrary, getting a retirement job can make older people live a healthier life.
A Fresh Start for Seniors Looking for Retirement Income
There is truth to the saying “Find a job you like, and you’ll never have to work a day in your life,” but unfortunately not a lot of people are lucky enough to discover the reality in that. What with the recession that recently hit major economies, including this nation’s, one is grateful to still have a job and make ends meet.
For people who are nearing their retirement, experts advice that they should take a look at the pros and cons of their current job and find the same advantages when they start looking for their retirement jobs. Good pay and benefits, a feeling of respect, a healthy and intellectually stimulating environment, and doing what you’re good at are only some of the underlying factors for an employee to stay in their jobs.
A Price to Pay for Nationwide Obesity Crisis
Obesity has become an epidemic and it’s putting both health and wallet at risk – particularly for women. Doctors have been asserting that obese people incur higher medical bills but there is more to this than meets the eye. A recently released study proved that obese women have higher costs as compared to men.
Researchers from the George Washington University have looked into costs of being overweight. In this study, they have also included different factors such as employee sick days, lost productivity, and the need for extra gasoline as well. From the study, they’ve found that a woman’s annual cost of being obese is $4,879 while an obese man costs $2,646.
School Children Taking Healthy Lifestyles Oath
After elections, public officials gather together to conduct their oath taking and hopefully start serving their statesmen or countrymen. Similarly, students like fourth-grader Jaidyn Robinson of the Krotz Springs Elementary School have also lined up to take on a pledge. But the only difference is, she isn’t vowing to serve the state or the country, she is taking on an essential lifestyle pledge for herself.
Indeed, it was a promising day for all the elementary students at Krotz Springs. They took on a pledge that will change what they eat and what they do for the sake of good health and proper nutrition. “This will help me get in shape. I’m excited about this program,” an excited Jaidyn said.
Minorities Face Childhood Obesity and Must Not Fall Behind with Healthy Initiatives
Ethnic and racial discrepancies in childhood obesity have been growing. Thus, physicians have to do more. A new study says that physicians need to strive harder in minimizing those discrepancies as well as in alleviating obesity.
Furthermore, the study’s lead author has been giving recommendations to help alleviate obesity. In every checkup, pediatricians and family physicians need to assess children’s and adolescents’ body mass index (BMI) and concerns regarding nutrition and weight should be thoroughly discussed with parents as well. Additionally, doctors should also promote local, state and national policies that are geared towards obesity reduction among children and adolescents.
Fresh Healthy Vending Jobs Site Launch
Fresh vending machines are one of the bright spots in the otherwise recession riddled jobs market and Fresh Healthy Vending Jobs is actively hiring. “The creation of new jobs is critically important in today’s market as the economy continues to recover,” said Jolly Backer, CEO of Fresh Healthy Vending “Our efforts to create jobs serve a dual-purpose: to provide people with opportunities to productively utilize their skills in today’s downtrodden job market, and to provide our franchisees with with exceptional customer service as they launch their Fresh franchises across the U.S.
Interested applicants can apply on-line by searching “jobs at Fresh Healthy Vending” to see what positions are available in their area. Answering the demand for fresh, healthy & delicious food, Fresh Healthy Vending is now seeking results oriented entrepreneurs who are ready to take advantage of a unique opportunity and own a socially responsible business.