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New Dietary Guidelines Announced By USDA and HHS

I received a press release today (January 31, 2011) announcing the release of the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans are the federal government’s attempt at “evidence-based nutritional guidance to promote health, reduce the risk of chronic diseases, and reduce the prevalence of overweight and obesity through improved nutrition and physical activity.” While not perfect, it’s a good place to start.

This is the 7th edition of Dietary Guidelines…

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Posted on January 31, 2011 at 5:42pm

New Years Resolutions For 2011

Have you started thinking about your New years resolutions for 2011 yet?

When making resolutions it is important to understand that change is a process and not an event. A resolution itself is an item on a list, a target, or a goal. Reaching that target or achieving that goal is a

process which may involve many steps, small victories, some defeats, and

maybe even starting over.

Consider all of…

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Posted on December 7, 2010 at 1:16pm — 1 Comment

If You Have a Wellness Program at Work, Bring Those Lessons Home

Unhealthy lifestyles are at least partly responsible for the six most common cases of death, which account for 70% of all deaths in the United States. The effects of heart disease, cancer, stroke, respiratory disease, accidents, and diabetes can be devastating and the cost to individuals, companies, and communities are high.

By focusing on wellness and healthy lifestyles, these effects can be overcome and reversed. Increasing physical activity, promoting proper nutrition, and other… Continue

Posted on November 18, 2010 at 3:42pm

Parents, Make Wellness and Fitness A Priority

Make your fitness or wellness program a high priority. Schedule your day around it rather than trying to fit it into your day. Schedule times for exercise and other physical activity throughout the day, both at

home and work. Pick specific times. Don’t say, “I’m going to exercise

tomorrow.” Instead say, “I’m going to exercise tomorrow at 5:30 PM.”

Don’t allow other activities to interfere with your plan to take better care of yourself. If you had an appointment…

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Posted on November 17, 2010 at 3:03pm

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