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Childhood Obesity; Is It Our Diets?
Walking into the supermarket, it’s normal to see a kids’ show character endorsing an unhealthy meal to kids that are too young to understand marketing of this nature. It’s also normal in our society for school districts to serve fattening meals in an environment that is supposed to keep our kids safe. Childhood obesity is a national disease that many think can be solved with a better diet and exercise, but socioeconomic factors in a child’s environment might be preventing healthier alternatives in the first place, “The situation is predicted to worsen; rising childhood obesity rates forewarn of worsening statistics. While it is agreed that both individual factors such as genetic susceptibility and behavior are important in life-long weight gain, evidence is ill-defined with respect to the nature of the environmental influences that impact obesity” (Levine, 2011, para. 2). Some of the socioeconomic factors that cause childhood obesity include a low-quality built environment, and the individual financial situation of the family. A low-quality built environment is an example of a macrosystem that affects childhood obesity, while the financial situation of a family is a less broad microsystem, affecting childhood obesity rates just as much.
By Gabrielle Kelley4 years ago in Longevity
We Are All Connected
The oak tree has been growing for several years, but is still quite young. It appears strong, but many of the branches have lost their sense of purpose and unity. They have begun acting autonomously. Instead of working together to grow, they get irritated with one another.
By Brandon Phifer4 years ago in Longevity
8 Types of Physical Pain That Are Caused by Intensive Emotions
This is certainly not the first time you have heard that negative emotions can lead to physical pain and even serious illness. That is why more and more specialists are paying attention lately to the disorganized lifestyle we lead.
By Coral Cooley4 years ago in Longevity
I told myself I wasn't taking new clients...
You are a gift to the world... but not everyone will appreciate it. Not because they don’t recognize its value. People must be compelled to act. Even when you are offering them a chance at a better quality of life. Deprioritizing ourselves to keep the machine going. Losing sight of what keeps us going.
By Blake A Swan4 years ago in Longevity
Cancer, Yikes!
On February 24, 2014, I was diagnosed with Chronic Myeloid Leukemia, a date I will never forget. I have had 5-6 hospital stays each year for the past seven years—many side effects resulting in seven amazing doctors I see regularly. Now I only see my oncologist every three months (I am making progress. Eventually, it will be every six months, then every year, and so on).
By Marsha McCleod Love4 years ago in Longevity
Losing Weight 1st Steps
We discussed the importance of exercise in my last weight-loss piece. Without it, don't even think about starting a weight-loss program! But what kind of exercise should you do? Here I have a list of helpful tips and hints to help you get the most out of your exercise (and weight-loss) efforts. Let's get this party started!
By The Blacksheepkid Collective by: El Pablo 1x4 years ago in Longevity
Parkinson's-like symptoms include tremors and "internal vibrations," according to Long Covid sufferers.
A new research of long-term Covid patients is casting light on a slew of underreported symptoms, including Parkinson's-like tremors and internal vibrations, that are wreaking havoc on sufferers' lives.
By Prasad Madusanka Herath4 years ago in Longevity
