Pass the Butter!
A new editorial published by a group of cardiologists in the British Journal of Sports Medicine argues that saturated fats, found in foods like butter, cheese, and meats, does not clog arteries and ultimately lead to cardiovascular disease. The doctors report that a Mediterranean-style diet, coupled with minimal stress and daily exercise, should be the […]
Running Reigns Supreme
A recent review of evidence published in the journal Progress in Cardiovascular Disease indicates that runners live three years longer than no-runners, solidifying the hypothesis that longevity can be increased by exercise—to a substantial degree. The research states that not only does running significantly reduce the risk of heart disease and premature death, but also […]
Vitamin D: A Necessary Supplement!
A new study reports that in overweight and obese children and adolescents, a deficiency of vitamin D is associated with early markers of cardiovascular disease. Lead author Marisa Censani, M.D., pediatric endocrinologist and director of the Pediatric Obesity Program in the Division of Pediatric Endocrinology at New York Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medicine, states that “Pediatric […]
Chronic Stress & Obesity: A New Perspective on “Comfort Food”
The biological connection between stress and obesity has long been suspected: during times of high anxiety and stress, people often crave ‘comfort foods,’ which are high in fat or sugar. Researchers have now found that specific hormones may play a significant role in this process: stress has been linked to biochemical changes that can trigger […]
Unscrambling Eggs: Nutrition Science
A recent article published through National Public Radio analyzes and assesses one of humankind’s most reliable source of calories: eggs, which have historically been obtained “with minimal exertion and zero horticulture skills.” In the late 1970s, specifically, the appreciation of eggs was at an all-time high, as physicians began to realize that excess cholesterol is […]
Study Confirms Necessity of Nutrition Education
Recent statistics show that more than two-thirds of Americans are considered to be overweight or obese, generating a global obesity epidemic. With diabetes and obesity continuously on the rise, in addition to spikes in other lifestyle-related diseases, it has become critical to highlight the necessity of self-care and healthy living habits. Yet while physicians are […]
Childhood Obesity: A Nationwide Epidemic
On Tuesday, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force released proposed guidelines in an attempt to further combat childhood obesity—a nationwide epidemic that has progressively worsened in the past decade. Today, 17% of America’s children qualify for the official categorization and definition of obesity. The publication is intended to help healthcare professionals and decision makers to make […]
Medical Schools Are Still Largely Ignoring Nutrition Education, Leaving HCPs to Take Their Own Initiative
Despite the well-known fact poor nutrition is a major contributing risk factor for chronic diseases, medical schools are still failing to adequately prepare healthcare professionals for nutrition challenges in clinical practice. It has become a well known fact that poor nutrition and lifestyle choices play a large role in the development of most chronic conditions, […]
