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On Wellness: What Does Sleeplessness Cost You?
The 2002 Sleep in America poll, conducted by the National Sleep Foundation, showed that, in the 1900s, the average person slept 9 hours a night. By 1975, the total had fallen to 7.5 hours, and the average adult now only sleeps 6.9 hours a night. Most adults need anywhere from 7-9 hours of sleep a night to function properly. And according to the National Sleep Foundation (NSF), nearly 1 in 10 Americans have difficulty sleeping (i.e., falling asleep, staying asleep, or both). Additionally, sleeping less than six hours a night on a regular basis has been proven to decrease life expectancy.
On Wellness: Living in a Super-Sized World
According to The Journal of the American Dietetic Association, over 12.5 million children and adolescents are overweight. Additionally, household eating rules are strongly correlated with the intake of fruits, vegetables and fats among adolescents overall. Considering this, what would you do if you knew your son or daughter’s life was dependent upon your eating rules?
On Wellness: The Low Carb Craze
With the headlines now regularly reminding us that the battle of the bulge is in full swing, the antidotes, methods, remedies, wish lists, pills, thrills, etc. can make just about anybody dizzy, even if you’ve spent some time studying nutrition. If all of the buzzwords and hype put you in the MEGO state (my eyes glaze over!), then consider these simple facts:
1. To lose weight you must consume fewer calories than you expend through exercise and daily activities.
2. Calories come in three forms: carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. Your body needs all three forms, in balanced proportions, to work well.