Cycling the Road to Recovery
If you have ever seen Olympic hopeful Dotsie Bausch racing in competition, you would believe she was born knowing how to ride a bicycle. She demonstrates a nearly flawless juxtaposition […]
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You can’t exercise, but you can exercise your brain!
Patients who enter the eating disorders treatment program at UNC are often prohibited from exercising to prevent further weight loss and to support recovery from their eating disorder. However, a […]
Victory for Mental Health Coverage
Last month’s Supreme Court decision to uphold major provisions of the Affordable Care Act was an important victory for the estimated one in four adults who experience a mental illness […]
Bread and Circuses: Are Low-Carb Diets Worth the Hype?
Working part-time as a waitress, I’ve observed a common phenomenon: approaching a table with a basket of rolls, I’ll be waved away. “No bread; I’m on a low-carb diet,” the […]
Adult Playgrounds – A New Effort to Encourage Physical Activity
Recently, adult outdoor gyms, or playgrounds, have been popping up in urban areas across the country. Although these parks do not have slides or swings (yet), they do have a […]
The Olympics Are Coming: It’s About Athletic Achievement, Not Weight
The Olympics are less than a month away, and athletes from around the world are preparing to compete in over 25 sports. Many of us can only image the hours […]
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