Entries by Juanita
How Families Can Cope (and Thrive) with Social Distancing
The Obesity Action Coalition shared that Social Distancing is a new concept for most of us altogether. For the first time in ages, we’re having to figure out how to carry on with life while staying away from the general public due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This can pose some specific challenges for families living […]
Walking For Fitness & Better Health – A Complete Guide
Jenny. who has a passion for trying to get people more fit from home has created a blog called,tryHomeFitness.com She shared the following guide from it about walking with Healthy Lombard. This guide looks at all aspects of walking for fitness covering some unusual and entertaining areas of walking. We demonstrate the benefits of walking […]
The Benefits of Black Tea
Black tea is one of the most regularly consumed drinks and yet, many people don’t know all that much about it. Black tea has a long and storied history dating almost three thousand years ago. During this period, it became a worldwide phenomenon. This bold tea consists of various types, each boasting unique and subtle […]
Mindful Stress Management and Practical Tips for Staying Grounded
The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) shared that if you’re feeling stress during the Coronavirus pandemic, you’re not alone. During these uncertain times, it’s normal if you’re feeling anxious, scared or overwhelmed. However, the OAC also understands that stress has a significant impact on weight management. You might be feeling the domino effect of stress on […]
INSTILLING HEALTHY DENTAL HYGIENE HABITS IN KIDS
Erik Scheifele, DMD, the Division Chief of Oral Health at Children’s National asks in the Rise and Shine Newsletter “Did you know that early childhood caries (tooth decay or a cavity) is the number one chronic disease affecting young children?” In fact, early childhood caries is five times more common than asthma and twenty times […]
Hearing Loss: A Common Problem for Older Adults
The National Institute on Aging shared that hearing loss is a common problem caused by noise, aging, disease, and heredity. People with hearing loss may find it hard to have conversations with friends and family. They may also have trouble understanding a doctor’s advice, responding to warnings, and hearing doorbells and alarms. Approximately one in three […]
Obesity Awareness Week Was a Success!
Kelly Murillo, the Marketing Manager for OAW sent a note to Healthy Lombard thanking us for supporting Obesity Care Week 2020. They also expressed their appreciation for sharing their information on our social media posts and overall communication efforts that helped raise awareness about this important week. The flyer below summarizes the amazing support […]
How 30 Minutes Daily Walks Can Improve Your Health and Help You Lose Weight!
Elizabeth Barletta, a Mom of 2 and Infant Nutritionist, shared with Healthy Lombard that we are living in modern times, and the time management seems to be right at the center of everything. We’re always rushing to catch the bus and arrive at work on time, catch the subway to get back home before dinner, […]
