ENERGIZE FOR FUN CLUB: A Parent’s Guide to Getting Kids Moving
ENERGIZE FOR FUN CLUB: A Parent’s Guide to Getting Kids Moving By Barbara Day, M.S., R.D. What if children could begin or end their school day by playing games, moving with friends, and discovering activities they enjoy? That is the idea behind ENERGIZE FOR FUN—a parent-organized activity group that gives children regular opportunities to move, build […]
The Presidential Fitness Test Is Back—Let’s Get Our Children Moving!
The Presidential Fitness Test Is Back—Let’s Get Our Children Moving! By Barbara Day, M.S., R.D. When Michelle Obama created the Let’s Move Program, I was hoping the program was actually going to Push Kids to Move but it was about making the School Lunch Program have smaller portion sizes. As a result, many of the full-price […]
STAY STEADY, STAY STRONG: Why Balance Training Matters as We Age
STAY STEADY, STAY STRONG: Why Balance Training Matters as We Age By Barbara Day, M.S., R.D. As a 76 year old, one of my daily struggles is balance. I notice it more when I am going up and down stairs especially when I am going to my grandkids sporting events and there is no arm rail […]
Healthy Habits, Healthier Joints: Part 1
Healthy Habits, Healthier Joints: Part 1 By Barbara Day, M.S., R.D. In my twenties, I was diagnosed with psoriasis, and in my late thirties, I was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis. There is a history of these conditions on my father’s side of the family, so genetics likely played a role. By the time I was diagnosed […]
Sitting Too Much? Get Up and Get Your Muscles Moving!
Sitting Too Much? Get Up and Get Your Muscles Moving! By Barbara Day, M.S., R.D. If your job requires you to sit for long periods—or you spend a lot of leisure time reading, working at the computer, or watching TV—make a point to break up that sitting time with a few minutes of movement. You don’t […]
The Wonders of Playing Pickleball: One of My Passions
The Wonders of Playing Pickleball: One of My Passions By Barbara Day, M.S., R.D. Who knew chasing a little plastic ball could become one of the best parts of your day? Pickleball is the sport where you laugh a lot, make new friends, get a great workout, and somehow still wake up wondering, “Why do muscles […]
Chronic Inflammation is a Driver of Most Chronic Diseases
Chronic Inflammation is a Driver of Most Chronic Diseases By Barbara Day, M.S., R.D. Chronic inflammation is linked to many of the leading causes of disability and death in the United States. Inflammation is a normal part of healing, but when it becomes chronic (lasting months or years), it can damage your tissues and organs throughout […]
Walking: The Free “Medicine” for Better Health and Longevity
Walking: The Free “Medicine” for Better Health and Longevity By Barbara Day, M.S., R.D. For 42 years, I was a competitive runner, completing countless 5Ks, 10Ks, half-marathons, and marathons. Nine years ago, foot surgery forced me to stop running and become a walker. Letting go of running was incredibly difficult—not only physically, but mentally and […]
Exercise is Medicine: Be Wise and Exercise for Your Health
Exercise is Medicine: Be Wise and Exercise for Your Health By Barbara Day, M.S., R.D. To say Exercise is Medicine is an understatement and needs to be stressed more. In fact, Exercise is important for both physical and mental well-being.Exercise is one of the most effective, low-cost ways to improve your quality of life and […]
It’s Time to Make America Healthy Again
It’s Time to Make America Healthy Again By Barbara Day, M.S., R.D. The time is now to Make America Healthy Again especially after learning about how Corporate Capture had influence on the US Dietary Guidelines and also the recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). As a registered dietitian who had patients, clients, […]