Two weeks ago in “Restaurant strategies to help you eat healthy,” the MSR shared information from Jill Weisenberger’s Prediabetes: A Complete Guide on making the healthiest choices from a range of restaurant fare. This week, we get more specific with Weisenberger’s recommended examples of what to order and what to skip when eating out. American fare and fast food Go for … [Read more...]
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The latest blood pressure guidelines: what they mean for you
Updated blood pressure guidelines from the American Heart Association mean that many more Americans, notably older people, are now diagnosed with high blood pressure, or hypertension. This may sound like bad news, but the new guidelines highlight some important lessons we cardiologists and heart health researchers have learned from the latest blood pressure studies. … [Read more...]
Why mentoring does not work for Black children
The concept of mentoring is a popular approach to assisting children in their development. Mentoring is not a new concept. Mentoring has been the ideal solution for youth in the United States for over 100 years – organizations like Big Brothers and Big Sisters have been around since the early 1900s. Mentoring has been a concept in many cultures throughout history. However, … [Read more...]
Summertime is a great time to ride a bike
Make bike riding safety a top priority Riding a bike has many terrific benefits. It is an excellent form of exercise; it is a low impact, joint-friendly workout; it is good for the environment; and, if used as a supplementary form of transportation, bicycling can save money. Biking is also fun and can be enjoyed as a family activity or by oneself. When it comes to … [Read more...]
For some, video games can become a significant life problem
The World Health Organization (WHO) recently announced that video game addiction can be recognized as a mental health disorder. The WHO, based in Geneva, announced that it would list “gaming disorder” in the upcoming 11th edition of its highly respected compendium of medical disorders, the International Classification of Diseases. This publication is used by health … [Read more...]