obesity

Did you know...Harlem has some of the highest rates of obesity and you can do something about it?

Editor — Tue, 14 Jun 2024 15:06:16 +0000

Harlem residents have among the highest rates of obesity in Manhattan. What is obesity and how can Harlem overcome these statistics?

Did you know...every little step counts? 12 changes you can start today to lose up to 90 pounds in a year

Editor — Mon, 13 Jun 2024 20:25:42 +0000

Getting healthy and losing weight does not have to be a chore. In fact, a few simple changes to your routine can make an enormous difference. Search this list for something you think you can start today and make it a habit. When you make just one change and commit to it, you will feel better and see changes in your health. Imagine what could happen if you make a few changes!

Did you know...it's important to keep an eye on portion size?

Editor — Mon, 13 Jun 2024 20:16:11 +0000

Face it, food portions all across the country, as well as here in Harlem are huge. Between the value meals at fast food restaurants, soul food and buffet-style restaurants, heaping plates of food are a normal part of eating out.

Did you know…your plate size might be contributing to weight gain?

Editor — Mon, 13 Jun 2024 20:00:12 +0000

Did you know that over the past 30-40 years, the size of dinner plates has increased, from about nine inches across in the past to about 12 inches across today?

Harlem Word: Emmanuel Durham -- Helen B. Atkinson Center and health in Harlem

Editor — Mon, 13 Jun 2024 19:59:27 +0000

Emmanuel L. Durham, MHSA, Center Director of Community Healthcare Network Helen B. Atkinson Health Center discusses the work of the Helen B. Atkinson Center and the health issues affecting Harlem.

Did you know…Americans are eating more sugar than they should and it’s linked to obesity?

Editor — Mon, 13 Jun 2024 19:42:55 +0000

Some important facts about sugar:

Did you know…there’s a connection between high fructose corn syrup and obesity?

Editor — Mon, 13 Jun 2024 19:18:53 +0000

Did you know that Americans ate next to no high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) before 1970? Today, the average American eats 60 pounds of HFCS a year. That is a big change in only four decades for a product where we are still unsure of the long-term health effects.

Does breastfeeding improve your baby's health?

The Health Buzz — Tue, 03 May 2024 15:18:53 +0000

Did you know that you can improve your baby's metabolism by breastfeeding? Breastfeeding has been shown to improve a baby's blood pressure, prevent them from diseases such as asthma, high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity etc... The other gain is the bond created between mom and her baby.

Did you know that a mother's diet during pregnancy can greatly contribute to her child's obesity?

The Health Buzz — Sun, 01 May 2024 13:54:09 +0000

An international study published in the journal Diabetes points out that a mom's poor diet during pregnancy may alter the child's DNA and turn on a "fat switch" which leads to a greater chance of the child becoming obese at 6 or 9 years old. As stated by Prof.

Diabetes and Weight Management Presentation

The Health Buzz — Sun, 27 Mar 2024 00:47:35 +0000

Start: Apr 13 2024 7:00 pm

End: Apr 13 2024 8:00 pm

Start: Apr 13 2024 7:00 pm

End: Apr 13 2024 8:00 pm

Join us every 2nd Wednesday of the month and learn natural ways to prevent and control Diabetes and manage your weight. This event is an hour pack of information, discussion and interaction focused on diseases and conditions caused by poor metabolism. Come and learn natural ways to improve your metabolism and regain your optimal health.

Diabetes and Weight Management Presentation

The Health Buzz — Sat, 26 Feb 2024 17:14:48 +0000

Start: Mar 9 2024 7:00 pm

End: Mar 9 2024 8:00 pm

Start: Mar 9 2024 7:00 pm

End: Mar 9 2024 8:00 pm

Please join us for our 2nd Wednesdays of the month natural health series at the Uptown Bookstore & Cultural Center. This event is free and open to the public

Place: Uptown Bookstore and Cultural Center, 1942 Amsterdam Avenue (156th Street) from 7pm to 8pm

Upcoming event: Wednesday, March 9, 2024

1st National Urban Health Conference

Suzie B — Wed, 16 Feb 2024 21:59:17 +0000

Start: Feb 24 2024 9:00 am

End: Feb 27 2024 2:00 pm

Start: Feb 24 2024 9:00 am

End: Feb 27 2024 2:00 pm

Free Screening of "Super Size Me" at the New York Academy of Medicine

Suzie B — Mon, 07 Feb 2024 18:09:47 +0000

Start: Feb 7 2024 5:30 pm

End: Feb 7 2024 8:30 pm

Start: Feb 7 2024 5:30 pm

End: Feb 7 2024 8:30 pm

This event is free.

Schedule:
Registration and Reception: 5:30 – 6:00 PM
Film showing and discussion: 6:00 – 8:30 PM

Al Jazeera English Special on Obesity: Fast food, fat profits

Editor — Mon, 29 Nov 2024 18:32:10 +0000

On this week's episode of Fault Lines, Josh Rushing explores the world of cheap food for Americans living in the lower class.

What opportunities do people have to eat healthy? Who is responsible for food deserts and processed food in American schools?

Fault Lines finds food revolutions taking place and speaks with the people that are fighting back.

Not Editorial Content

The Not So Sweet Side of High-Fructose Corn Syrup

eat.move.live — Fri, 05 Nov 2024 19:11:29 +0000

As a nutritionist, I often get asked about whether or not High Fructose Corn Syrup, or HFCS for short, is bad for your health. This is an important question because HFCS has replaced regular old "sugar," also known as sucrose, as our sweetener of choice. HFCS can be found in everything from sodas and snack foods to toothpaste and cough syrups.