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Articles by Timi Gustafson
Kids Gain More Weight When Out of School, Study Finds | Timi Gustafson R.D.
Kids Gain More Weight When Out of School,...
By Timi Gustafson • July 6, 2014 4:34 pm

The summer months should be a time when children are especially active, play sports, enjoy the outdoors, and perhaps even eat better because there are more occasions for family dinners.

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The Right Diet | Timi Gustafson R.D.
The Right Diet | Timi Gustafson R.D.
By Timi Gustafson • April 20, 2014 10:32 pm

When people hear the word “diet,” most think of calorie restriction, deprivation, making up for past indulgences, and as so forth. There is something unpleasant, almost punitive about the whole concept of dieting, which is unfortunate because it can make it harder to turn to healthier eating regimens.

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How sleeping better may help you age better | Timi Gustafson
How sleeping better may help you age better...
By Timi Gustafson • December 23, 2013 1:43 pm

Chronic sleep deprivation and poor sleep quality have been linked to a number of health problems, but now a new study has identified one more potential risk, namely cognitive decline at old age, including Alzheimer’s disease.

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Walking a simple yet highly effective healthy measure | Timi Gustafson
Walking a simple yet highly effective healthy measure...
By Timi Gustafson • December 11, 2013 1:46 pm

At a time when extreme sports are all the hype, mundane activities like walking don’t get much attention. It’s just too basic, too boring to even think about it. Yet walking can be a great indicator of both physical and mental well being.

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Avoid holiday stress induced overeating | Timi Gustafson
Avoid holiday stress induced overeating | Timi Gustafson
By Timi Gustafson • November 20, 2013 1:42 pm

That many people’s waistlines expand during the holiday season is a well-established fact.

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Baby boomers tried they could be healthiest generation ever | Timi Gustafson
Baby boomers tried they could be healthiest generation...
By Timi Gustafson • October 17, 2013 5:55 pm

Older Americans have a much better chance to enjoy many more years of good health and vitality than any generation before them due to better medical treatment and easier access to healthcare, according to a recent study, based on data collected by government health agencies over the last three decades. On average, seniors living today in the United States can expect about two more years of healthy living than their parents.

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Kids need help making informed food choices | Timi Gustafson
Kids need help making informed food choices |...
By Timi Gustafson • September 20, 2013 1:06 pm

Campbell Soup Company, the giant maker of condensed soups and other ready-to-eat products, has a new advertisement out, titled the “Wisest Kid in the Whole World.”

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Act Your Age When Exercising | Timi Gustafson, R.D.
Act Your Age When Exercising | Timi Gustafson,...
By Timi Gustafson • June 23, 2013 4:59 pm

A few years ago, I had the opportunity to visit China and spend some time in Beijing. One of my favorite morning activities was to go to a public park close to my hotel.

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Heart health awareness has a long way to go | Gustafson
Heart health awareness has a long way to...
By Timi Gustafson • May 15, 2013 1:38 pm

The American Heart Association, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other health organizations remind the public to pay more attention to the issue of heart health – and for good reason.

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Changing eating habits can be an uphill battle | Timi Gustafson
Changing eating habits can be an uphill battle...
By Timi Gustafson • May 9, 2013 1:52 pm

It’s a proven fact that most people change their eating habits and lifestyle choices only after a serious health scare such as a heart attack or a diabetes diagnosis.

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Lifestyle related ills tend to multiply with age | Timi Gustafson
Lifestyle related ills tend to multiply with age...
By Timi Gustafson • May 1, 2013 1:50 pm

Seniors who suffer from chronic health conditions like high blood pressure or heart disease often develop a host of other, seemingly unrelated health problems, including cognitive impairment like memory loss and dementia, according to a new study based on data collected by the National Center for Health Statistics.

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Dementia affects more than those diagnosed | Timi Gustafson
Dementia affects more than those diagnosed | Timi...
By Timi Gustafson • April 25, 2013 7:35 pm

One of the most feared health problems the aging Baby Boomer generation will face is dementia. And it won’t just affect those suffering from mental decline but also those who care for them and society at large, at least in financial terms.

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The pros and cons of competitive workouts | Timi Gustafson
The pros and cons of competitive workouts |...
By Timi Gustafson • April 17, 2013 7:41 pm

I always enjoyed a competitive spirit. Throughout my life, I was convinced I could accomplish more when I was challenged by formidable rivals, both at work and sports.

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Study finds even small amounts of alcohol may cause cancer | Timi Gustafson
Study finds even small amounts of alcohol may...
By Timi Gustafson • April 5, 2013 12:39 pm

a new study that was published in the American Journal of Public Health found that even smaller amounts of alcohol than what is deemed acceptable by the USDA’s dietary guidelines for Americans may be too much when it comes to preventing certain diseases, including cancer.

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Intermittent Fasting for Weight Loss, a Bad Idea | Timi Gustafson
Intermittent Fasting for Weight Loss, a Bad Idea...
By Timi Gustafson • March 11, 2013 7:10 pm

A new diet has become all the rage in Britain and is now making landfall on our shores as well. It’s called the Fast Diet and millions of weight loss candidates already swear by it.

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Scientists say most weight gain a result of stress | Timi Gustafson
Scientists say most weight gain a result of...
By Timi Gustafson • March 7, 2013 2:50 pm

People get fat from eating too much and exercising too little. At least that’s the most widely held explanation for the growing obesity crisis around the world.

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How golden will your golden years be? | Healthy Living
How golden will your golden years be? |...
By Timi Gustafson • February 20, 2013 2:23 pm

As they enter retirement age, baby boomers are once again at the center of the attention of marketers and industry. Aging has never been so much fun and so full of promise, it seems.

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Saving healthcare costs through prevention may prove elusive |  Timi Gustafson, R.D.
Saving healthcare costs through prevention may prove elusive...
By Timi Gustafson • February 3, 2013 9:26 pm

About 75 percent of healthcare costs in the United States come from treating chronic diseases such as heart disease and diabetes. More than half of Americans suffer from one or more of these health problems largely caused by poor eating and lifestyle choices. Overall life expectancy in America is in decline.

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Using preventive measures to save health care costs | Healthy living
Using preventive measures to save health care costs...
By Timi Gustafson • November 2, 2012 6:00 pm

More and more companies are enrolling their workforce in health and wellness programs to cut staggering health care costs, reduce absenteeism and foster productivity as well as morale and loyalty, according to several studies on recent changes in employer-based health care policies.

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Freedom of choice includes the right to know | By Timi Gustafson, R.D.
Freedom of choice includes the right to know...
By Timi Gustafson • August 26, 2012 7:36 pm

New Yorkers are divided over Mayor Bloomberg’s proposal to limit the size of sodas they can buy, according to a poll conducted by the New York Times.

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Coming to terms with old age despite new possibilites | Health living
Coming to terms with old age despite new...
By Timi Gustafson • August 15, 2012 1:09 pm

As they enter retirement age, baby boomers are once again at the center of the attention of marketers and industry.

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Can Diet Sodas Increase Your Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke? | Timi Gustafson RD
Can Diet Sodas Increase Your Risk of Heart...
By Timi Gustafson • May 21, 2012 12:55 am

A just released study on diet sodas suggests that the no-cal or low-cal versions may be kinder to your waistline but bad for your heart and even your head.

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Weight loss surgery for diabetes patients a problematic choice | Timi Gustafson
Weight loss surgery for diabetes patients a problematic...
By Timi Gustafson • April 1, 2012 10:20 pm

With obesity rates in the United States and around the world continuously rising, surgery for weight loss is becoming an ever more acceptable option.

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