Exercise Excuse-itis: Finding A Cure

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…found the right activity yet. https://www.flickr.com/photos/lululemonathletica/4417778609/ / CC BY 2.0 #6 You Have No Energy/Too Tired As counterintuitive as it may seem, a well thought out fitness program will give…

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What the heck is a calorie?

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…https://www.flickr.com/photos/laurenmanning/2979577079/ / CC BY 2.0   Why we need calories Our bodies are essentially an internal combustion engine. The greatest majority of our calorie needs come from just being alive,…

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A New Cook in the Kitchen

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…might be ready to handle it. Little Chef Grace McNally proudly displays her first creation | Photo by Jen McNally This afternoon, after having her hose off our very sandy…

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Weighing In On Their Future

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…is obese   https://www.flickr.com/photos/joe_13/188297063/ / CC BY 2.0   In addition to their weight itself, most obese children have at least one other major cardiovascular risk factor, (i.e. high blood…

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Osteoporosis

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…common knowledge that dairy products (milk, yogurt, cheese, etc.) are naturally rich in calcium, but there are other foods that provide calcium as well. https://www.flickr.com/photos/houseofsims/ / CC BY 2.0  …

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