In my previous blog, I covered the controversial topic of brain training and whether it really makes us smarter. A brief addition to that blog is whether these games and techniques can actually be harmful. Here are some of my thoughts on this issue: In general, I don’t think brain training games are…
As you’ve heard and read, obesity in America has reached epidemic proportions. About 2 out of 3 Americans are overweight and about 1 out of 3 Americans are obese. Our fast-paced lifestyle has not left us much time for creating nutritious meals. We eat out a lot, and fast and convenience foods are a…
I have a sweet tooth, which is often hard to fight. It’s natural that we crave sweets – we are hardwired for that. At one time, sweet meant fruits, and fruits are good sources of vitamins, fiber, and energy. However, as our society has developed, we now have capitalized on this natural desire such…
We all make this mistake sometimes…our eyes are bigger than our stomachs, and we end up eating much more than we should have. With aching bellies we wonder what we were thinking to eat all of that food!? Did we really need to eat those last two pieces of pizza? Of course we didn’t…but…
I’ve already blogged about the importance of sleep and exercise, so now let’s complete the triumvirate by discussing a bit about healthy eating habits. As you’ve heard and read, obesity in America has reached epidemic proportions. About 2 out of 3 Americans is overweight and about 1 out of 3 Americans is obese. Our fast-paced lifestyle…