by Dr. Veronica | Nov 29, 2020 | Weight Management and Nutrition
Every five years, the federal government updates its dietary guidelines to help American stay healthy. The recently announced USDA 2010 guidelines place more emphasis on achieving a healthy body weight and choosing nutrient-dense foods and beverages to confront the...
by Dr. Veronica | Nov 25, 2020 | Mental Health
According to the Washington Post, “Nearly half of Americans report the coronavirus crisis is harming their mental health, according to a Kaiser Family Foundation poll. A federal emergency hotline for people in emotional distress registered a more than 1,000...
by Dr. Veronica | Nov 22, 2020 | Weight Management and Nutrition
The same determination that makes you serious about your fitness goals can wind up working against you by overtraining. Excessive exercise tends to interfere with your physical and mental fitness. It also undermines the previous gains you made while exercising. Learn...
by Dr. Veronica | Nov 18, 2020 | Mental Health
When as a society we think of getting and being healthy we typically think of physical aspects. We think of losing weight, gaining muscle, and looking athletic. What most of us fail to remember is that our mental health is just as important as our physical health....
by Dr. Veronica | Nov 15, 2020 | Weight Management and Nutrition
Working out doesn’t have to be a solitary experience. You can exercise with your partner and strengthen your health while building your relationship. Exercise is more fun if you do it with another person. Benefits of Working Out Together There are many benefits...