Have you heard the story about the man who lost 60 pounds by eating only fast food?
Conversations became heated about this Business Insider story: Science Teacher Lost 60 Pounds Eating Nothing But McDonalds [1] and led to this nutritional follow-up: Here’s Why Eating McDonalds Every Day Is A Bad Idea (Even If You Do Lose Weight) [2].
Healthy eating and weight loss are hot topics on this blog. Here are a few selections from the Baptist Health menu of stories:
Sleeping Rules
A steady diet of adequate sleep delivers health and safety perks. But do you know these five rules of good sleep hygiene covered by Yahoo News? Here’s Rule #2: “Cut caffeine after 2 p.m.,” according to “5 Ways to Sleep Better. [7]” To learn more about healthy sleeping habits, check out this lineup of stories featuring Baptist Health sleep experts:
Throat Cancer
USA Today reports that JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has throat cancer [10], but the treatment options have improved significantly over the last few years.
Here’s what we’ve written about throat cancer: What You Must Know About Oral Cancers. [11]
Robert Downey Jr.: Addiction and Genetics
Iron Man actor Robert Downey Jr. discussed his own battles with addiction following his son’s recent arrest for alleged possession of drugs [12]. The actor talked about how genetics and other factors contributed to addiction.
The Addiction Treatment & Recovery Center at South Miami Hospital [13] has addressed the biology of addiction — along with emotional and psychological factors — in several articles on this blog. Here are a few:
Summer Safety
And finally, fireworks, cookouts and water activities are popular in the summer. Here’s a rundown of summer safety tips: