by Michael O'Shea
published in Parade magazine: www.parade.com 10/18/2009
Forget the old saying "You are what you eat." These days, the theory is that you are, instead, what your friends eat. New research has looked at the effect that our loved ones' diet and exercise habits have on our own health.
Extension Matters airs on the Library Television Network (Channel 17 for Suddenlink subscribers) every Wednesday at 11:30 a.m., 5:30 p.m., and 11:30 p.m.; Thursdays at 5:30 a.m.; and Saturdays at 5:30 p.m.
In Logan and Mingo counties, catch it on Southern Channel 17 the third Wednesday of each month at 3:30 p.m. We’re also in Nicholas County; check local listings for air dates and times.
Sleep on it
In addition to following a healthy diet and exercising regularly, getting a good night’s sleep is important for weight control in both adults and children.
Lack of sleep can affect how fast your body burns calories as well as how hungry you feel. In one study, men who were sleep deprived were more hungry and their cravings for foods like bread, pasta, cakes, and candy increased.
Flu Fears: information to calm your fears
Businesses around the state are busy preparing for a possibly bad flu season, said Marsha Dadisman, spokeswoman for the West Virginia Division of Threat Preparedness. The Division, along with the West Virginia Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety operates the Web site www.wvflu.org. "We started it several years ago," she said. "It was set up to help folks prepare for a pandemic."
What you drink at breakfast is just as crucial as what you eat for the most important meal of the day. A recent scientific study found that drinking skim milk instead of fruit juice at breakfast made participants feel fuller longer, and they ate less at lunch.
8 Ways to Stay Healthy
By Dr. Mark Liponis
Does staying healthy seem like your second job? Exercising, cooking and eating right, taking your vitamins, and keeping a positive outlook take a lot of effort. If you’re managing it all, congratulations - Keep up the good work! There are some other simple and practical ways to get an extra health boost that anyone can try. Here are some suggestions.
The H1N1 flu is back in the headlines, and scientists are predicting that infections will rise. Parents understandably have a lot of questions about what’s going to happen when their children go back to school this fall.
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