Is Your Commute Making You Fat?
Your daily commute can say a lot about your approach to health. Do you drive a mile to work? Take the train two stops? Or worse, take the bus for one? Beyond what it says about your approach to health, how you handle your commute also reflects who you are as a person. Do you .. read more
The Top 42%: Obesity in America
Obesity is back on the front page and will continue to make headlines as the HBO documentary, The Weight of the Nation, airs tonight. The facts are not up for debate: America is getting fatter. The reason for we’re getting fatter, however, is up for debate. Is it inactive kids, video games, our diets, grocery prices, .. read more
Friday at EHS
Friday. 3pm. Any Friday. All Fridays. The office is running on fumes. The weekend is on everyone’s mind. These last few hours are ROUGH. Cue Friday Flyday! For the last few months, we have been participating in a made up holiday. Like most holidays, this one involves food. Unlike most holidays, this is a weekly .. read more
Focus and Simplicity—A Mantra for Life
In 1976, a man founded a very successful company using the mantra: focus and simplicity. Today, about 50% of American households have an average of 1.6 of that company’s products. I’ll give you a hint—most of them start with a lowercase “i.” According to Apple’s founder Steve Jobs, “Simple can be harder than complex: You .. read more
On Your Mark…Get Ready for Race Season: A Q+A
My Facebook friends are posting race entry confirmations, my inbox is flooded with race invites, and friends and family keep asking, “What race are you running this year?” Racing season is finally here! All you runners, triathletes and cyclists know it is the time of year to commit to an event and begin the daunting .. read more
Are You Doing Your Part to Help Your Kids Be Active?
Are you actively involved as a parent? Do you know how to help your kids get the recommended amount of daily physical activity? Regardless of your political views, this statement from President Obama should draw your attention and support. “…One of the most important ways for us to control [healthcare] costs is to deal with .. read more
Work Out with Your Kids: We Take on the Top 5 Excuses
As we recently discussed, our kids aren’t getting enough exercise in school. The National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE) is trying to bring attention to kids’ fitness with programs like National Physical Education and Sport Week held annually May 1-7. So, how do you support your child’s fitness? The answer might vary based .. read more
Four Ways to Eat More Vegetables
According to the USDA’s MyPlate, and our Registered Dietitian, Catherine, fruits and veggies should be the major component of any meal. While I’ve always loved them, I recently realized that most of my personal plate is usually filled with protein. So, over the last few months, I’ve been trying to make fruits and veggies the .. read more
A Meerkat Walks Into a Bar…
After an odd month in Meerkat history, our favorite mascot/employee recognition award has moved on from JB’s desk. No longer forced to wear cardigans and eat butterscotch, Meerkat is now safely nestled in the hub of EHS’ office: on the desk of Caitlin Costello, Executive Assistant to Co-CEOs Will and Ari and helpful pal to .. read more
There’s Nothing to Fear About Friday the 13th
Chances are you grew up with superstitions about things that bring bad luck—some combination of ladders, sidewalk cracks, black cats and broken mirrors. You may still avoid walking under a ladder or shudder if a black cat crosses your path. One of the bigger fears I had was that something bad was likely to happen .. read more
