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FDA Aims to Lower Nicotine in Cigarettes to Get Smokers to Quit
July 31st, 2017
The Food and Drug Administration said Friday it wants to reduce the nicotine in cigarettes to make them less addictive. The unexpected announcement sent shares of tobacco companies plummeting and sparked praise among some public health advocates. If successful, the effort would be the first time the government has tried to get the Americans to quit cigarettes by reaching beyond warning labels or taxes to attacking the actual addictive substance inside.
CT Screening May Help Smokers Quit
July 31st, 2017
A CT lung scan can be just the thing to startle smokers into quitting, according to a trial led by Cardiff University researchers. This flies in the face of a commonly held belief that a negative CT screening lets smokers think that they have a “license to smoke” and instead provides a chance to press for smoking cessation support.
Schools Cut Meat and Cheese, Serve up Big Wins for Kids and Climate
July 25th, 2017
More schools are showing it is surprisingly easy to downsize their meat portions and serve more healthful and lower carbon plant-based meals. Expanding on the popular Meatless Mondays movement — which now includes about 140 K-12 school districts and 155 university campuses — schools in New York, Detroit, and a handful of other locales are making plant-based meals a larger slice of what kids eat in school.
Mom, Chef and Lifestyle Expert Roberta Pipito’s Take on Meatless Mondays
July 25th, 2017
To better understand how to make Meatless Monday an achievable health goal, we turned to lifestyle expert, chef and mom of two, Roberta Pipito of Bucks County. If you have young children, Roberta’s website, Homemade Delish, is a great resource for food sourcing and developing creative ways to get the kiddos involved with the process of cooking healthier food options.
Three Healthy Behaviors Linked With a Longer Life
July 25th, 2017
For a new study published in the journal Health Affairs, researchers from the University of Michigan tracked over 14,000 people. They found that those who reached 50 who had never smoked, who were not currently obese, and were not currently heavy drinkers lived, on average, seven years longer than their peers.
New Jersey Raises Smoking Age to 21
July 25th, 2017
New Jersey is set to become the third state to raise its smoking age to 21, after Republican Gov. Chris Christie signed a bill Friday that hikes the minimum age to buy tobacco products from 19.
Why Being Flexible with Exercise Plans Can Help You Better Sustain a Physically Active Life
July 25th, 2017
A better understanding of how physical activity actually interacts with women’s daily roles, priorities, and desires could make a real difference in helping women make physical activity part of their daily routine—and feel good doing it.
Even modest changes to diet could reduce risk of death, study finds
July 13th, 2017
A study from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health finds that improving the quality of diet over time, even with modest changes, may significantly reduce the risk of premature death.
What’s the deal with Meatless Mondays?
July 5th, 2017
You may have heard of the Meatless Mondays food trend. So, what’s the big deal? And why does everyone seem to be doing it? While the idea of Meatless Monday has been gaining a lot of traction lately, it is actually not a new idea or concept at all.
The Best (and Worst) Days to Start a Diet, According to Science
June 29th, 2017
People report seeing Monday as a "reset" button and greater motivation to tackle their goals at the start of the week.
Healthguru.com Celebrates The Monday Campaigns’ Healthy Reset
June 19th, 2017
The key to successful health behavioral change is to establish healthy habits that can be sustained over time. A growing body of evidence suggests that healthy thinking and behavior are synchronized to the days of the week, with Monday being the day people are most “open to buy” health improvements.
Meatless Monday Gains Momentum
June 15th, 2017
Last Monday, June 12 was proclaimed Meatless Monday in the District of Sechelt and restaurants and food business up and down the Coast celebrated by offering special deals on plant-based foods and meals.
Paul McCartney Pens Note to Metro Vancouver Cities Supporting ‘Meatless Mondays’
June 13th, 2017
One of the biggest names in music is giving his seal of approval to a group of Metro Vancouver municipalities for their efforts to reduce meat consumption.
New Meatless Monday Restaurant Implementation Guide Now Available for Free Download
June 9th, 2017
The new Meatless Monday Restaurant Implementation Guide is the right menu for right now as trends show that consumers are increasingly seeking plant-based dishes when dining out.
Superfoods Don’t Have to Be Exotic, Expensive
June 7th, 2017
Cutting out foods such as processed meat and sugar sweetened beverages one day a week may encourage people to add in more nutrient-packed foods in the diet—including nuts, whole grains, vegetables and fruit—all week long.
Brisk Walking May Cut the Risk of Dying From Cancer, Even In More Advanced Stages of the Disease, Research Suggests
June 6th, 2017
Two new studies presented at the world's biggest cancer conference show that exercise could be a powerful tool, helping to slow down the disease and cut the risk of death. Just 25 minutes a day of brisk walking is enough to drive improvements, the research suggests.
Shake off Monday Back-to-Office Stress with Chair Yoga
May 31st, 2017
If you don’t have time to take a walk away from your office, you might want to try chair yoga. Yes, you can do yoga in a chair. It’s relatively easy; you don’t need to go to a class, use any special equipment, or wear a special outfit.
Meatless Monday — Skipping Meat Once a Week is Better for You, Your Wallet, and the World
May 24th, 2017
Cutting back on meat consumption has numerous advantages, from your physical health to the well-being of the environment. Meat is also expensive, so reducing how much you eat can have a positive impact on your wallet.
How to Foster Healthier Eating Habits With a Partner — At Least One Day a Week
April 19th, 2017
With ample resources and recipes, Meatless Monday inspires singles and couples to eat more fruits and veggies throughout the week.
Five Proven Ways to Make Monday Better
April 6th, 2017
But getting out of bed doesn't have to be a nightmare. Conjure a smidge of motivation and it's actually a primo day for a healthy kick-start. Here's how to beat what's bringing you down and turn your Mondays around.
Lighthouse Guild Doctor Helps Visually Impaired People Walk the Monday Mile
April 6th, 2017
Individuals with visual impairments often exhibit lower levels of fitness than their sighted peers. Walking, a simple form of exercise with many health benefits, is considered a good choice for people who are visually impaired.
High School Chefs in Underserved Communities Cook Up “Oodles of Noodles”
March 28th, 2017
High school students from underserved communities aspiring to become future celebrity chefs faced a challenge recently from the nationwide 2017 Careers through Culinary Arts Program (C-CAP) Meatless Monday Recipe Contest.
Meatless Monday’s BFF — DeStress Monday
March 28th, 2017
Meatless Monday and DeStress Monday play well together. Stress is a killer — and not just a buzz kill.
How to Participate in the Healthy Monday Campaign
March 28th, 2017
Instead of waiting until New Year’s, your birthday, or an anniversary to make a healthy change, use Monday.
Super Bowl Champion Roland Williams Makes a Big Play for Meatless Monday
February 9th, 2017
Super Bowl champ Roland Williams goes Meatless Monday
