February 26, 2020
Packing school lunches can start to become a “grab and dump” rather than an opportunity to encourage healthy eating habits and trying new foods. In order […]
February 20, 2020
When winter hits many areas of the country, freezing temps and icy conditions make it unsafe for outside playtime. But being stuck inside doesn’t mean the […]
January 30, 2020
It’s chilly, it’s gloomy, and getting out of bed is very difficult. When you’re forced to bring your workout indoors because of weather, motivation and creativity […]
November 14, 2019
Five Ways to Help Kids Gain Life-Long Health Habits During National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month Childhood obesity is an ever-growing health concern that can negatively impact […]
March 4, 2019
A toxic and often secret partnership At school and the media, school-aged youth are bombarded with unhealthy, unrealistic messages about being thin, popular, attractive, cool, etc. […]
August 22, 2018
UMass Lowell researcher weighs in on how to avoid hidden sources, make healthier choices to reduce health risks Sugar. Some people crave it. Others are wary […]
August 8, 2018
For years now, I have touted the beautiful, undeniable truth that anyone struggling to overcome an eating disorder has the ability to achieve full, sustainable recovery. […]
August 6, 2018
‘Food will be medicine’ in the future, says UMass Lowell researcher The next time you pick up that doughnut, consider this. There’s a war for survival […]
March 6, 2017
A young girl in her mid-teens stares at a mirror, a wounded look in her eyes as she dissects the reflection looking back at her. With […]
