ep Ask the Expert is an online monthly event series in which respected experts closely working with ep answer questions sent by community members about a monthly, planned special needs topic. ep Ask the Expert is an excellent way to reach outside your circle and ask your most pressing questions about special needs. ep Ask…
Are You and Your Child Coachable?
BY TOM CURRY Colleges today may want to recruit a certain student athlete to fit into their program. But remember that the student and parent must be able to fit in with the program. The other day, we had an assistant college football coach in our athletic department recruiting one of our players. As I sat in and listened…
Protect Your Heart By Eating Smart!
BY BARBARA MINTZ, MS, RD March is National Nutrition Month, but it is always a good time to look at your schedule and ask yourself if you are living a healthy lifestyle for your heart. Did you know that cardiovascular disease is one of the most preventable diseases? Food and activity play a huge role in…
Resolve To Make Better Choices In 2015 … One Day At A Time
BY BARBARA MINTZ, MS, RD The truth is, staying healthy is a journey, not an annual quest. It is not a series of failed diets or exercise binges. It is a series of small steps.
Working With Your Child’s School Can Improve Her Nutrition
BY RACHEL EZEKIEL-FISHBEIN “Making food appealing, delicious and fun is a way we can ensure our students get their nutritional needs met. Our students are no different than any other students; when you make food fun for them, they’ll want to eat it.”– HMS School
Busting Myths & Transforming The Wellness Discussion
BY ADEOLA SONAIKE The Online Nutritionist “I read on the internet that sweet potatoes are better for me than white potatoes, is this true?”
Cutting Down On Stress In 2015
BY KYLE MCEVILLY The hectic holiday season is at an end, but unfortunately that does not mean all the stress in a person’s life has now disappeared. For individuals living with a medically complex or chronic condition and their families, stress may be a regular part of life.
Should You Let Junior Play High School Football?
Authors Galgano, Cantu and Chin conclude that with more than a million teenagers competing in football every year, “it is clear that the risk of CTE looms as a potential public health disaster.”
Choosing Your Child’s Individual Coach Or Sport Instructor
BY TOM CURRY The right choice could make a big difference while the wrong choice could be a disaster.
Sugar: Sweet and Tempting… But Hazardous to Your Health
HEALTHY CHOICES, HEALTHY LIFESTYLES BY BARBARA B. MINTZ, MS, RD It is good to know what types of sugars are out there, hidden or obvious, so that you will know what you are consuming. The American diet today is filled with fast and processed foods that are packed with hydrogenated oils, sodium and sugar. Fat…