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- What Happens to Your Body When you Overeat April 16, 2018
Since overeating is a concept that most of us understand and experienced first-hand, I wanted to break down what actually happens in your body when you do overeat. After all, your body is well-equipped to let you know you’re getting fuller — you just need to listen! Click here to learn more about what happens to your body when you overeat.
Continue reading → - Seven Tips for Mastering the Mental Side of Getting FIt April 16, 2018
Even world-class athletes sometimes need to remind themselves: Whatever big game or event they’re training for isn’t some remote one-off in the distant future. It’s a thing they need to train for every single day. Click here to learn more about the 7 tips to mastering the mental side of getting fit.
Continue reading → - Essential Guide to Walking and Steps April 16, 2018
Walking is one of the most rewarding lifelong activities you can choose. While it may not be a huge calorie burner — the average person burns about 100 calories or so per mile — adding more mileage to your day can make a big difference in weight control. According to Harvard Health Watch, one 2009 study found the average person gains about 2.2 pounds a year during middle age. However, over 15 years of research, the study found that individuals who walked regularly gained significantly less weight than those who didn’t. Click here to learn more about the essential guide to walking and steps.
Continue reading → - Six Ways to Beat the Blues Based on Your Personality April 16, 2018
Continue reading →Let’s face it, winter can be a rough season to get through. Snow, ice, sleet, rain, wind chill factors … we could go on. Then there are the short, dark days. But instead of letting this season get you down, use it as an opportunity to get out of a rut and take on a fresh, new activity. Click here to learn more about beating the blues based on your personality.
- What Nutritionists Eat When They Want to Slim Down April 16, 2018
After an indulgent vacay or even a few too many dinners out, your body’s probably craving a diet cleanup. Nutritionists go through this cycle too – but the good thing is, they have training and knowledge that’s taught them how to slim back down in a healthy way. Click here to learn more about what nutritionists eat when they want to slim down.
Continue reading → - The 7 Biggest Weight-Loss Mistakes, According to Dietitians April 12, 2018
Continue reading →Dietitians have seen it all when it comes to weight loss. From crazy fad diets to bulletproof coffee – while appealing, what sounds too good to be true, usually is. Click here to learn more about the 7 biggest weight-loss mistakes, according to dietitians.
- Five Pitfalls That Lead to Overeating and What to Do About Thme April 12, 2018
Everyone knows what it feels like after you over indulge. You might be sluggish, bloated, queasy or a combination of all three. It’s normal to occasionally overdo it, but if you’re experiencing these classic overeating side effects on a regular basis, it may be time to understand why. Click here to read more about the pitfalls that lead to overeating and what to do about them.
Continue reading → - Four Reasons You’re so Tired April 12, 2018
Although you might wake up feeling charged up for the day, your battery seems to drain quickly. Maybe that puts you on the hamster wheel of caffeine and sugar consumption, just to score enough energy spikes to conquer your daily tasks. You seem to sleepwalk through routine tasks, and when it comes to working out? You’ll start tomorrow. Click here to read about the four reasons you’re so tired.
Continue reading → - Eight Signs You’re Eating Too Much Sugar January 26, 2018
Sugar is delicious. Anyone who denies that is lying. But because life is unfair, sugar, especially in copious amounts, is really bad for your health. In fact, once you learn about all the ways sugar impacts your body, it’s difficult to look at it the same way (despite knowing how heavenly it tastes). Click here to read about the eight signs your eating too much sugar.
Continue reading → - Seven Tricks to Finally Nail the Whole Portion Control Thing January 26, 2018
When searching for healthy eating or weight loss tips, the phrase “portion control” pops up time and again. Simply put, controlling your portions means sticking to a set amount (portion) of food in one sitting: The right amount depends on your calorie and nutrient needs. And, of course, what actually fills you up. Click here to read about the seven tricks to portion control.
Continue reading → - Six Appetite Control Strategies that Helped Me Stop Overeating January 26, 2018
It can be hard not to overeat. You eat a healthy meal at home, think you’re doing well, then you head out (to almost any destination) and are surrounded by junk food. You get hungry, and pretty soon you’re at the local burger joint, diet forgotten. Click here to read the six appetite control strategies.
- Five Ways Mindful Eating Can Help You Lose Weight January 26, 2018
Mindful eating is being aware of the taste, texture, aroma, presentation, and your body’s hunger and fullness cues. Getting to know your hunger and fullness is the secret to losing the weight for good and keeping it off. Click here to read the article about how mindful eating helps patients lose weight.
- Why Undereating Won’t Actually Help You Lose Weight January 23, 2017
Why Undereating Won’t Actually Help You Lose Weight
Continue reading → - Is Sitting Truly the New Smoking? January 18, 2017
Is Sitting Truly the New Smoking?
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- How to Winterize Your Walk Program January 10, 2017
How to Winterize Your Walk Program
Continue reading → - Get Your Flu Shot! November 7, 2016
Family Healthcare will offer both high dose and regular flu vaccines by the end of September. The CDC recommends flu vaccines from ages 6 months & older, especially in those with chronic disease like cancer, respiratory, kidney or heart disease, and diabetes. Flu shots can be given during a scheduled appointment, or by calling 703-573-6400 and scheduling a nurse’s visit.
Continue reading → - 10 Ways to Observe National Diabetes Month November 2, 2016
10 Ways to Observe National Diabetes Month
Continue reading → - How to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes November 2, 2016
How to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes
Continue reading → - Countdown to Virginia Quit Day November 2, 2016
Countdown to Virginia Quit Day
Continue reading → - Summer/Fall 2016 Healthwise Newsletter September 15, 2016
Please enjoy our Summer/Fall 2016 newsletter which features articles on opioids, blood pressure and sodium reduction.
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Continue reading → - Spring 2016 Healthwise Newsletter September 5, 2016
Please enjoy our Spring 2016 newsletter which includes a continuation of our series on aging with an article on keeping skin in the best condition possible; an article about keeping joints flexible and pain free; and the nutrition corner takes a look at natural/organic foods.
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Continue reading → - Winter 2016 Healthwise Newsletter September 4, 2016
Please enjoy our Winter 2016 newsletter which features articles on calcium, the senses of taste and smell, and healthy eating guidelines depicted with MyPlate.
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Continue reading → - Fall 2015 Healthwise Newsletter September 4, 2016
Please enjoy our Fall 2015 newsletter which features articles about the healthy aging brain, plantar fasciitis, and healthy holiday eating.
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Continue reading → - Summer 2015 Healthwise Newsletter September 4, 2016
Please enjoy our Summer 2015 Newsletter which features articles on the powerful effects of exercise on the aging brain, dizziness/vertigo, and smart eating in the Summertime.
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