As the month of January rolls by, New Year’s dieting promises tend to fizzle out. Many people who’ve resolved to follow the latest fad diet, such as keto, paleo and flexitarian regimes, find…, The Lowdown on Fad Diets, , Even for the diets that are backed by some science, like keto and veganism, the weight loss doesn’t last for a majority of people because it’s hard to maintain. “Most people lose weight in the short…, Lasting Weight Loss Strategies , Research backs the long-term success of a Mediterranean-style diet, which is rich in whole vegetables, fresh fruits, whole grains, fatty fish, olive oil, nuts and legumes. Studies show that people…, Eat less processed foods., When foods are processed – or worse, ultraprocessed like frozen meals and sweetened cereals – they taste so good that it can be hard to stop. However, these foods are stripped of a lot of their…, Choose minimally processed foods, that make you feel energized and that you enjoy. Examples include cut vegetables, roasted nuts and bagged spinach. , Don’t drink your calories., Eliminate sweetened coffee drinks and soda. Cut back on alcohol. Sugar Hidden in Foods, Reduce consumption of hidden sugars, in foods such as ketchup, crackers and yogurt. Always read labels. , Eat more healthy fats, proteins and vegetables, rather than white bread and pasta. , Don’t snack after dinner, if you have trouble limiting yourself. , Fill half of your grocery cart with fruits and vegetables., Shop the outer aisles of the grocery store to start; that’s typically where the fresh and healthy frozen foods are. Then dive into the inner aisles, where processed foods are stocked, and restrict…, Practice patience!, The road to improved health can be long and littered with setbacks, but with time, positive changes will come. , When to See a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist , A recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine says that about half of the adult U.S. population will have obesity, and about a quarter will have severe obesity, by 2030. Whether you…
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AMHERST, Mass. – The University of Massachusetts Amherst is proceeding to solicit proposals from private developers to construct new undergraduate and graduate housing and student family housing. The…
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Tony Maroulis, executive director of External Relations and University Events at UMass Amherst, is being honored with the Helen Mitchell Community Service award by CHD’s Family Outreach of Amherst (…
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AMHERST, Mass. –This academic year marks the 50th anniversary of the East Asian languages and cultures (EALC) program in the department of languages, literatures, and cultures at UMass Amherst. EALC…, Chinese Ritual Folk Music Concert: Zhou Family Band, Friday, Jan. 31, 7:30 p.m. Bezanson Recital Hall, Fine Arts Center The Zhou Family Band, a traditional wind and percussion ensemble, features music played for more than 600 years at birth and end-of…, Round Table: East Asian Languages at 50: Past, Present and Future, Thursday, Feb. 20, 5:30 p.m. Great Hall, Old Chapel This roundtable, moderated by Amanda Seaman, will feature emeriti professor in the Chinese and Japanese programs, including Chisato Kitagawa, as…, Shakuhachi and Koto Concert: “Eastern Light: Music for Japanese Instruments”, Wednesday, April 15, 7:30 p.m. Great Hall, Old Chapel James Noryaku Schlefer is a teacher, composer and performer of the traditional Japanese flute, called “shakuhachi.” He will perform with Yoko…
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The University of Massachusetts Boston and SeaAhead, Inc. have formed a partnership to improve research and commercial ventures promoting ocean sustainability. Together they plan to catalyze a New…
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According to the National Institute of Mental Health, suicide is a leading cause of death in America, and the second most common manner of death among people ages 10 to 34. In a new Voices of…
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AMHERST, Mass. – U.S. combat soldiers who suffered a moderate or severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) are more likely than soldiers with other serious injuries to experience a range of mental health…
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BOSTON -- Declaring him a candidate who can be “a transformational and inspirational leader for Boston’s public university of transformation,” a 21-member search committee today unanimously named…
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Please be aware that UMass Medical School and clinical partner, UMass Memorial, are monitoring developments related to the coronavirus (2019-nCoV) outbreak, which originated recently in Wuhan, China…, there are currently no identified cases of infection in Massachusetts;, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has said that the risk to those residing in the United States remains low. According to the CDC , symptoms of this novel coronavirus can include…
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Since UMass Lowell visiting lecturer Lee-Christopher Christopher Lee began teaching Songwriting Ensemble in 2017, he noticed that a chorus of sounds continued to swell from places he’d never…
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