The researchers found that happiness and mental health rise in an approximately dose-response way with the number of daily portions of fruit and vegetables. The researchers find that “well-being peaks at approximately 7 portions per day,” thus leading them to submit that: “Our findings are consistent with the need for high levels of fruit-and-vegetable consumption […]
Author: Jacqueline
Jacqueline Crighton is a certified American College of Sports Medicine Exercise Specialist. She completed two Bachelor Degrees in Health Science & Fitness Management at Lock Haven University. After completing her Master of Science Degree at Eastern Illinois University, she worked in preventive medicine setting up health resort facilities with Arnold Palmer Golf Management and starting the first insurance-funded cardiac rehabilitation center in Brisbane, Australia. Jacque has worked with a variety of individuals from well-trained athletes to debilitated cardiac patients. She serves her community as Vice Chair of the Early Learning Coalition of Indian River, Martin and Okeechobee Counties. She joined Dr. Santoriello Gynecology as Business Manager and is excited to return to her love of preventive health helping patients live with renewed health, zest and vitality.
Vitamin D Deficiency on the Increase with Daylight Savings Time
Now is the time to make sure you’re getting enough vitamin D. The recent time change might be great to get an extra hour of sleep but the days will be short and dark reducing our sun exposure and vitamin D3 production. Even in the summer, in sunny Florida, few of us get enough sun […]
Supersized Sugary Drinks Banned
New York City passed the first US ban of over-sized drinks in its latest controversial step to stop this obesity epidemic. The health board outlawed sugary drinks larger than 16 ounces everywhere they are sold except groceries and convenient stores . Opponents feel the issue is an infringement on personal freedom. Considering our nation is […]