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Kids Gain More Weight When Out of School, Study Finds | Timi Gustafson R.D.
The summer months should be a time when children are especially active, play sports, enjoy the outdoors, and…
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The Right Diet | Timi Gustafson R.D.
When people hear the word “diet,” most think of calorie restriction, deprivation, making up for past indulgences, and…
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How sleeping better may help you age better | Timi Gustafson
Chronic sleep deprivation and poor sleep quality have been linked to a number of health problems, but now…
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Walking a simple yet highly effective healthy measure | Timi Gustafson
At a time when extreme sports are all the hype, mundane activities like walking don’t get much attention.…
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Avoid holiday stress induced overeating | Timi Gustafson
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
Older Americans have a much better chance to enjoy many more years of good health and vitality than…
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Kids need help making informed food choices | Timi Gustafson
Campbell Soup Company, the giant maker of condensed soups and other ready-to-eat products, has a new advertisement out,…
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Act Your Age When Exercising | Timi Gustafson, R.D.
A few years ago, I had the opportunity to visit China and spend some time in Beijing. One…
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Heart health awareness has a long way to go | Gustafson
The American Heart Association, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other health organizations remind the public…
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Changing eating habits can be an uphill battle | Timi Gustafson
It’s a proven fact that most people change their eating habits and lifestyle choices only after a serious…
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Lifestyle related ills tend to multiply with age | Timi Gustafson
Seniors who suffer from chronic health conditions like high blood pressure or heart disease often develop a host…
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Dementia affects more than those diagnosed | Timi Gustafson
One of the most feared health problems the aging Baby Boomer generation will face is dementia. And it…
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The pros and cons of competitive workouts | Timi Gustafson
I always enjoyed a competitive spirit. Throughout my life, I was convinced I could accomplish more when I…
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Study finds even small amounts of alcohol may cause cancer | Timi Gustafson
a new study that was published in the American Journal of Public Health found that even smaller amounts…
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Intermittent Fasting for Weight Loss, a Bad Idea | Timi Gustafson
A new diet has become all the rage in Britain and is now making landfall on our shores…
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Scientists say most weight gain a result of stress | Timi Gustafson
People get fat from eating too much and exercising too little. At least that’s the most widely held…
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How golden will your golden years be? | Healthy Living
As they enter retirement age, baby boomers are once again at the center of the attention of marketers…
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Saving healthcare costs through prevention may prove elusive | Timi Gustafson, R.D.
About 75 percent of healthcare costs in the United States come from treating chronic diseases such as heart…
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Using preventive measures to save health care costs | Healthy living
More and more companies are enrolling their workforce in health and wellness programs to cut staggering health care…
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Freedom of choice includes the right to know | By Timi Gustafson, R.D.
New Yorkers are divided over Mayor Bloomberg’s proposal to limit the size of sodas they can buy, according…