by Jill Powelson | Jun 17, 2018 | Health Care
As spring approaches in the northern hemisphere, walking as part of our daily routine can improve physical health and mood, as well as reducing the incidence and prevalence of overweight and obesity. The U.S. Surgeon General’s office has issued a call to action...
by Jill Powelson | Sep 17, 2015 | Environment, Your Health
Many adults remember a time when smoking was common in public places. Smoking used to be common in restaurants, offices and even airplanes. As the health risks of secondhand smoke became better understood, corporate policy, laws and regulations changed. Fast forward...
by Jill Powelson | Jan 1, 2015 | Blog, Your Health
Most Type 2 diabetes results from being overweight or obese. A well known, large U.S. randomized trial conducted several years ago showed that moderate weight loss from increased activity and diet changes can prevent diabetes. A group of people at high risk of...
by Jill Powelson | May 30, 2014 | Blog
It’s almost summer, and you may have forgotten about that New Year’s resolution to quit smoking. Here’s another reason to revisit it. Signs of mental well being have been shown to improve significantly 6 weeks or more after quitting. In a systematic review of...