Aug 19, 2017
The U.S. News and World Report – Jonathan Fielding
Jerome Adams, the Indiana health commissioner and an anesthesiologist, is on track to become the next U.S. surgeon general. His nomination by President Donald Trump has received both Democratic and Republican support, thanks to his handling of an HIV/AIDS outbreak in Indiana and his work combating the opioid abuse epidemic. While these and other urgent health issues will be part of his portfolio, I hope that Adams will also use his surgeon general’s megaphone to benefit a group of Americans who suffer from obesity and related health problems – also an epidemic and, importantly, preventable. (more)
Aug 18, 2017
Loop News – Meisha-Gay Mattis
Children just don’t like vegetable! Or so we’re led to believe. But here’s a lightbulb moment for all you parents out there: eating habits are learnt. Meaning your little munchkins can be taught to love their veggies. (more)
Aug 18, 2017
The Victoria Advocate – Laura Garcia
Getting children back to a healthy sleep routine can be a challenge, but experts say it’s a must for their health. Victoria mother Megan Gomez started the transition to an earlier bedtime last week to some resistance. She has a 9-year-old daughter, an 8-year-old son with special needs and a 3-year-old daughter. She sets phone alarms so her son associates the sound with the start of their nighttime routine. (more)
Aug 17, 2017
Medical X-Press – Staff Writer
A study by researchers at King’s College London has found that children who skip breakfast regularly may not be consuming the daily amounts of key nutrients for growth and development that are recommended by the UK government. Children who ate breakfast every day were deemed to have overall superior nutritional profiles compared to those who didn’t. While the study was unable to identify a causal link, these children were found to have higher daily intakes of key nutrients such as folate (important for the development of genetic material), calcium, iron and iodine (key in the development of thyroid function) than children who skipped breakfast. (more)
Aug 17, 2017
The Huffington Post – Staff Writer
We all know the impact eating well has on our bodies, but what about our minds? Eating well means more than just feeding your stomach, but feeding your head too. That’s why we partnered with our friends at Panera to learn more about what eating well can mean for cognitive health. (more)
