Defying Holiday Weight Gain
By Victor Tringali B.S., C.S.C.S.
Holidays are considered a time for relaxing with family and friends and taking a break from our typical hectic daily routine. They are synonymous with parties, indulging in delicious food and drink, and unfortunately with some unwanted weight gain.
A recent study at Tufts University concluded that on average, weight gain during the 6-week winter period from Thanksgiving through New Year averaged only 0.37 kg. However, weight gain was greater among individuals who were overweight or obese, and 14% of those in the study gained 5 lbs or more. In addition, among the entire population, weight gain during the 6-week holiday season explained 51% of annual weight gain. Read more...
Make This Season Different from Seasons Past
By Ndidi B. F. Feinberg, MD
As the winter season approaches, many of us look forward to the holiday parties, family gatherings, and the New Year. At the same time, some of us may be dreading the winter season that’s full of over-indulgent din
ners, spirited beverages ornamented with peppermint sticks, and those irresistible holiday cookies. We may try to be valiant, with plans to eat just a spoonful of Grandma’s stuffing and only plan to “taste” the various pies or cakes when we get to the gathering. The next thing you know, however, you have scarfed down your second helping of everything, with your belly full of food and your mind full of regret. How did that happen, when you don’t even remember eating the first bite? Learn more...
Need a Literary Way to Unwind?
By Aimee Zuccarini
Outlander by Diana Gabaldom
It’s 1945 and oh to be British ex-field nurse, Claire Beauchamps Randall!
Standing in her sensible shoes on a Scottish highland hill dotted with ancient stones and lush healing herbs in the time of Beltane; (that ancient Celtic fire festival of witches and druids, flowers and fertility), she is suddenly witness to the unexplainable: Straight from the cleft of one stone comes a painful cacophony of terrifying screams. Read More...
