Health feed - News BreaK Thursday, January 20, 2022 2:57 PM Douglas County Health Director Lindsay Huse argues the politicization of public health has complicated her efforts to combat COVID-19 and her ability to protect the public health. |
Health feed - News BreaK Thursday, January 20, 2022 2:55 PM The new approach would focus on a traveler's individual health risk rather than their country of departure. |
Health feed - News BreaK Thursday, January 20, 2022 2:49 PM MINNEAPOLIS - One of Minnesota's leaders in the ongoing battle against COVID-19 will retire next month. The Minnesota Department of Health announced Thursday that Infectious... |
Health feed - News BreaK Thursday, January 20, 2022 2:41 PM Two officers with the Aurora Police Department in Illinois - both 51 years old - have died of COVID-19 within days of each other. |
Health feed - News BreaK Thursday, January 20, 2022 2:39 PM Illinois public health officials reported 23,246 new COVID cases and 198 related deaths Thursday. |
Health feed - News BreaK Thursday, January 20, 2022 2:19 PM Illinois continues to see significant declines in new Covid-19 cases, hospitalizations and the positivity rate. In fact, more than 1,100 fewer people are hospitalized with... |
Health feed - News BreaK Thursday, January 20, 2022 2:19 PM Despite contradicting previous advice from health officials, the study still insists that vaccination is the "safest strategy" against the coronavirus The study, published on... |
Health feed - News BreaK Thursday, January 20, 2022 2:09 PM Mark Barsoun helps his son Jordan Barsoun, 4, with the swab for a rapid COVID-19 test at Palos Verdes High School in Palos Verdes Estates on Tuesday, August 24, 2021. Brittany... |
Health feed - News BreaK Thursday, January 20, 2022 1:15 PM The Huskers' roster is currently below the Big Ten minimum of seven scholarship players due to health and safety protocol. |
Health feed - News BreaK Thursday, January 20, 2022 1:13 PM The duchess is known for her style that mixes high and low, and for her first engagement of the year with Prince William, she wore one very accessible piece of jewelry. |
WebMD Health Thursday, January 20, 2022 2:22 PM New research suggests an "artificial pancreas" system may beat standard treatment in controlling the blood sugar disease in young children. |
WebMD Health Thursday, January 20, 2022 11:32 AM A new study shows many websites make it hard to find nutrition information on products. |
Mark's Daily Apple Thursday, January 20, 2022 11:48 AM This week, Board-Certified health and wellness coach Chloé Maleski is here to answer a few of your questions regarding New Year's Resolutions, specifically why starting them is such a challenge. If you're struggling to get going, you'll definitely want to check out Chloé's recommendations in today's post. We love getting your questions, so drop them in the comments below or in our Mark's Daily Apple Facebook group. James asked: "I'm committed to eating healthier this year, but if I see pizza, corn chips, or cookies in the pantry or fridge, I can't resist. I've tried keeping fresh veggies, bison burgers, and salmon on hand, but I always give in to the junk food first. Got any tips for staying on track?" If you want to start eating differently, you have to set your environment up for success. Think about the foods in your pantry and fridge right now. Does keeping pizza, corn chips, and cookies on hand get you closer to your results or further away? Sure, buying fresh produce and protein-rich foods is a great place to begin. But if you really want to get off on the right foot, you've got to purge the junk, especially if they're a trigger for you. People tend to believe that their healthy habits are formed by motivation and willpower. It's actually your environment that pulls the biggest lever. According to habit expert, James Clear, "If you want to maximize your odds of success, then you need to operate in an environment that accelerates your results rather than hinders them." That being said, my first recommendation is to do a pantry purge. Step 1: Purge your Pantry With a pantry purge, you clean out any foods you don't want to be tempted by. That means tossing or donating all the processed foods, sugar, and industrialized oils from your cabinets, fridge, and freezer. When you remove the foods that tempt you, and replace them with ones that support your goal, you have the best possible chance of succeeding. So, take this opportunity to design an environment that makes it easy to make smart decisions. To avoid getting overwhelmed, do this task when you won't be disturbed and start with one area, like the fridge. Begin on the top shelf and work your way down, reading labels and setting aside foods that don't fit into your healthy eating plan. Keep in mind that doing a pantry purge when you're hungry is a recipe for disaster, so fill up on protein and healthy fats first. Step 2: Toss, Donate, or Place Out of Sight You can donate your purged foods to a food bank or dump them in the trash or compost and recycle the containers. Dead set on keeping certain foods around? Your best bet is to place them out of your direct line of sight. That's because foods that are placed at eye level tend to be eaten more frequently. Ever wonder why grocery stores put candy and other processed convenience foods … Continue reading "Ask a Health Coach: Why Starting is So Hard" The post Ask a Health Coach: Why Starting is So Hard appeared first on Mark's Daily Apple. |
