Life's Triad fitness nutrition and spa program in Iowa City
Zenders Salon and Spa, Hy Vee stores and the University of Iowa offer Life's Triad a personalized program with private consultations by a dietitian fitness professional and spa owner Donna Zender. Participants will receive a nutrition assessment yoga classes massages and monthly reviews starting January 8 at Zenders. Contact Donna Zender at 319-337-2448 to schedule.
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Iowa City
Zender’s Salon and Spa
Hy-Vee
University of Iowa Division of Recreational Services
Life’s Triad
Donna Zender
Life’s
Zender’s
S. Linn St
Take a Walk This Week Not a Workout
A light week suggests simple guidance to ease stress during holiday hustle. Fitness expert William Roberts favors a daily walk over strict routines, noting even 5 to 10 minutes can relieve pressure and clear mental cobwebs without fitness overtones.
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William Roberts
University of Minnesota
American College of Sports Medicine
Roberts
Brain response to cute images mirrors pleasure signals
Emory University psychologist Stephan Hamann reports that pictures of puppies and other cute animals trigger increased activity in the orbitofrontal cortex, a brain region tied to pleasure. Men and women show similar neural responses despite differing social ratings.
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Stephan Hamann
Emory University
Atlanta
Hamann
Gazette
Freshman 15 myth weighs on college students
The article follows Soni Olson and others as they confront weight changes after transitioning to college. It cites studies suggesting an average gain of about 5.5 pounds in the first year, tied to late nights, snacking, irregular meals, alcohol, and reduced physical activity. Roosevelt clinic expert Judy Simon notes lifestyle shifts drive the trend.
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Brian Alexander
Seattle Times
Soni Olson
Virginia
Cornell University
New York
Judy Simon
University of Washington Medical Center
Roosevelt Clinic
Freshman 15 advice on meals and activity
Guidance from Judy Simon and David Levitsky urges regular meals and smart choices. Eat breakfast and healthier pizza options, walk or hike, and drink water to manage calories while studying.
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Seattle Times
Front Road
Chewing Gum May Curb Afternoon Sugar Cravings
A University of Liverpool study finds chewing gum reduces post lunch snacking and slight calorie intake. Sixty adults aged 18 to 40, including lean to obese BMI, participated across four visits with and without gum, showing lower afternoon hunger and similar benefits for both sexes.
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University of Liverpool
Liverpool
Marion Hetherington
Wrigley Gum Company
Hetherington
Emma Boyland
Boyland
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