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Showing posts with label Changing habits. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Changing habits. Show all posts
Wednesday, May 7, 2014

Myth: There aren’t many things my teenager will do instead of sitting in front of a TV or computer screen.

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Answer: BUSTED! With National Screen-Free Week this week, May 5–11, help your teenager come up with alternatives to watching TV or sitting...
Wednesday, April 30, 2014

Myth: There aren’t many activities my young child would enjoy instead of sitting in front of a TV or computer screen.

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Answer: BUSTED! With National Screen-Free Week coming up May 5-11, 2014, you will want to have some ideas for your young child as altern...
Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Myth: There aren’t many activities that 6-12 year-olds would enjoy instead of sitting in front of a TV or computer screen.

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Answer: BUSTED! With National Screen-Free Week coming up on May 5-11, you will want to have some ideas for your 6-12 year old as alterna...
Wednesday, April 9, 2014

Myth: There aren’t good alternatives to get my family away from their screens.

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Answer: BUSTED! National Screen-Free Week, May 5–11, is the perfect time for your family to celebrate being ‘unplugged.’ Here are some i...
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Wednesday, April 2, 2014

Myth: There aren’t any good ways to wean my children off of TV.

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Answer: BUSTED! National Screen-Free Week, May 5-11, may be just what your family needs. The average American watches 36 hours of TV a w...
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Tuesday, December 31, 2013

Myth: It’s hard to stick to the health goals I set for myself for the new year.

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Answer: That's probably true for many of us. Ever wonder why? Let’s look at some tips to set goals that ‘stick.’ Good intentions are...
Friday, November 8, 2013

Myth: It’s hard to find information or reviews of nutrition and health apps.

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Answer: BUSTED! There ARE thousands of nutrition and health apps. Which one is right for you? The University of Missouri Extension has a...
Thursday, October 31, 2013

Myth: It’s so hard to decide which health app I should use.

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Answer: You’re right! There are thousands of mobile apps available to help you change or support your health and eating habits. The pro...
Wednesday, August 28, 2013

Myth: There are no new ways to help my family eat healthier.

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Answer: BUSTED! When encouraging your family to eat healthier, try the “nudge” approach instead of the “nag” approach. “Nudges” are small ...
Thursday, May 16, 2013

Myth: Shopping while I’m hungry doesn’t really affect what I buy.

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Answer: BUSTED! Cornell researchers recently looked at this. They had 68 adults shop in a simulated online grocery store. Half hadn’t e...
Thursday, May 2, 2013

Myth: It’s impossible to avoid overeating at buffets.

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Answer: BUSTED! You might think that the answer to not overeating at all-you-can-eat buffets is just willpower, but there are some stra...
Thursday, April 18, 2013

Myth: There is no harm in having TVs in our bedrooms.

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Answer: BUSTED! It’s easier to fall asleep while watching TV when it is in your bedroom, which may sound like a good thing, but this can a...
Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Myth: I made a New Year’s resolution to get to the gym more but now I’m starting to miss some days. I must be the only one.

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Answer: BUSTED! Join the club…the failed New Year’s resolution club! Gold’s Gym recently identified February 7th as ‘fitness cliff’ day ...
Thursday, January 24, 2013

Myth: There are too many things at home and work that promote unhealthy food choices or sitting too much.

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Answer: This may be TRUE, but... You can change your home or office environment so that you are surrounded by reminders to make healthier ...
Wednesday, June 13, 2012

Myth: Reducing salt in the diet without sacrificing taste is impossible.

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Answer: BUSTED! Experts tell us to reduce salt (sodium) so that our heart and blood vessels are healthier. Since many of us are used to...
Friday, April 20, 2012

Myth: Other than going outside and walking, there are no other activities to get my kids away from the screen.

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Answer: BUSTED! As we know, too much screen time – watching TV, video games, computer time – contributes to increasing youth obesity. Yo...
Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Myth: Watching TV is not bad for my child's health.

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Answer: BUSTED! Too much screen time – watching TV, video games, computer time – contributes to increasing youth obesity. Youth are spend...
Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Myth: I have to change everything I eat all at once to make my diet healthy.

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Answer: BUSTED One step at a time is the key to success and one way to move toward a healthier lifestyle is by setting goals. Setting goal...
Monday, May 31, 2010

Myth: I should change my nutritional habits based on the latest scientific research headlines.

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Answer: Busted! When evaluating science, it’s important to remember that one study is never enough. The scientific process is a road of disc...
Wednesday, January 13, 2010

I can never keep my New Year's resolutions.

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Answer: Busted! You’ve made your New Year’s resolutions. But how do you keep the momentum going? Do a goal check-in. Make sure you have set...