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New weight-loss book emphasizes ‘shift’ in mindset
Tory Johnson enjoyed a highly successful career and happy family life. But there was one area of her life that caused anxiety, frustration, even shame. It was also the one thing that made Johnson, a motivational speaker and contributor to ABC’s “Good Morning America,” feel like a complete failure: her ...
Former surgeons general to discuss health, policy, prevention
Six former U.S. surgeons general will gather Thursday in Atlanta for a conference on health disparities in underserved and at-risk communities.Th conference, hosted by the Satcher Health Leadership Institute at the Morehouse School of Medicine, comes at a time when many Americans are signing up for new health care options ...
Must-read fitness, health, and happiness books for 2013
With the new school year in full swing, it’s time to bury our heads in the books. But we’re not here to assign you any nap-inducing texts — instead we’ve put together a list of 24 books that will keep you up and reading way past your bedtime. With plenty ...
Michael and Tina Marsh, both 55, of Newnan, lost 90 pounds together
SUCCESS STORY / Michael and Tina Marsh, both 55: Together they lost 90 pounds Former weight: Michael, 289 pounds; Tina, 135 pounds Current weight: Michael, 222 pounds; Tina, 112 pounds Pounds lost: Michael, 67; Tina, 23 Height: Michael, 5 feet 10 inches; Tina, 5 feet 2 inches Age: Michael, 55; ...
Computer brain games can boost aging minds
If you’re worried about age-related memory loss, then toss the crossword puzzle and rev up the computer instead.Research shows that computerized games — often marketed as brain fitness programs — are surpassing crosswords, jumbles and other leisure mind activities in improving the memory and language skills of aging adults.The technologies ...
AARP promotes life after 50 at Atlanta convention
Dr. Adam Gazzaley seems to be everywhere talking about your brain. He directs the Gazzaley Lab at the University of California at San Francisco, studying memory, attention, perception and how aging affects them; he is the founding director of the Neuroscience Imaging Center, and he is an associate professor of ...
How to help kids eat healthy
Ask the Expert: Trisha Hardy, M.P.H., R.D. Director, Child Wellness, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. If you want your kids to be excited about veggies, reach for a rainbow of nutritious colors. “Make sure you’re eating all the colors, that can be a fun thing for kids,” says Trisha Hardy, M.P.H., ...
Matthew Beard, 33, of Flowery Branch, lost 155 pounds
SUCCESS STORY / Matthew Beard, 33: From 325 pounds to 170 pounds Former weight: 325 pounds Current weight: 170 pounds Pounds lost: 155 Height: 6 feet 1 inch Age: 33 How long he’s kept it off: He started in October last year and reached his current weight this month. Personal ...
Schools find a way to boost exercise
As the school year neared a close last April, top state officials issued an urgent plea to add 30 minutes of exercise into the school day. In a joint letter — sent to superintendents across the state — State Superintendent John Barge and Georgia Department of Public Health Commissioner Brenda ...
Ask the Expert: Dr. Stephanie Walsh, medical director, child wellness, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta
September is childhood obesity month. While recent CDC reports indicate improvements in 19 states including Georgia, nearly 40 percent of Georgia children are overweight or obese. In 2011, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta launched Strong4Life (www.strong4life.com) to help Georgia families become healthier. Dr. Stephanie Walsh, a pediatrician, medical director for child ...
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