by Christopher Flaherty | Feb 1, 2023 | Blogs, Food, Health, Mental
The “D” Word There are words that make our hair stand on end when we hear them, and among the most cringe-worthy is the “D” word: Diet. We all knew the four-letter words which, when spoken, would result in quick punishment from our parents, the demand for an...
by Christopher Flaherty | Feb 1, 2023 | Health, Mental
Getting to the Root Causes of Obesity Some people who have never struggled with weight issues might think that being overweight or obese reflects a lack of willpower. The rest of us know it’s not that simple. Certainly overeating and a lack of exercise are...
by Christopher Flaherty | Feb 1, 2023 | Blogs, Mental, Social Life
Take Control of your Self-Image Although many people — primarily women — have a negative self-image of their body, obesity makes that image even more severe. Although many people — primarily women — have a negative self-image of their body, obesity makes that...
by optimizenetz | Mar 31, 2015 | Mental
When I was in third grade, every student in my class wanted to be my best friend. If my blood sugar was high or low, the teacher allowed me to choose a friend to walk me to the nurse’s office who would proceed to give my friend a jolly rancher before sending that...
by optimizenetz | Feb 2, 2015 | Mental
You might hear talk that diabetes is linked to an increased risk for dementia. What do you know about this subject? Can you define the term dementia? Do you know when you should discuss possible dementia with your doctor? This blog will explain what dementia is and...
by optimizenetz | Sep 24, 2014 | Mental
Marketing researchers have spent much time discovering ways to sell goods, such as food, clothing, sevices, and electronics. One tactic is to draw in consumers through words. Brian Wansink, professor of consumer behavior at Cornell University, found that consumers...
