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Sophie Turner is opening up about being bullied over her eating disorder when she was younger. “Being a young girl, especially one growing up in the spotlight, you really judge yourself,” the actress, 28, said in an interview for British Vogue’s June cover story. The “Game of Thrones” star recalled being slammed by online trolls as a teen anytime her weight would fluctuate, adding that even after she recovered from an eating disorder, the negativity didn’t end. “When you’re bulimic, your face tends to bloat. So when I finally did get better in my early 20s, my face went back…
Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP’s food industry group leverages our extensive industry experience to help our clients overcome the unique challenges facing the food business today. Our approach involves close collaboration among our lawyers, who focus on the business objectives of our food industry clients while addressing their legal needs, providing our clients with tangible benefits that translate directly into competitive advantages. Our food industry group represents clients in all sectors of the food industry, from agricultural commodity producers, food and beverage manufacturers, and wholesale distributors, to supermarket retailers and restaurant chains. Representing several Fortune 100 and other food industry leaders domestically…
We are thrilled to announce the launch of our brand refresh for Monte Nido and our family of programs including Walden, Rosewood, and Clementine. This exciting transition, which officially begins on Thursday, May 16th, marks a significant milestone in our journey to provide unmatched care and support to our communities. Why a Brand Refresh? At Monte Nido, our mission has always centered on delivering exceptional care with empathy and integrity. Over the years, we’ve grown—not just in size but in our ability to impact lives positively. Our refresh reflects that growth. It’s designed to unify our diverse programs under a…
When she was 15 years old, Christina Applegate gained major recognition for playing Kelly Bundy on one of the best blue-collar TV shows, Married…with Children. While playing the beautiful older daughter of the Bundy family garnered her a Young Artist Award with film and TV roles following the sitcom’s run, it wasn’t always for the teen star. Just recently, Applegate got honest about struggling with an eating disorder before and during her time on the beloved sitcom.The veteran actress shared her candid story during the latest episode of her podcast, MeSsy with Christina Applegate & Jamie-Lynn Sigler. Both hosts used…
Hundreds of thousands of children across Canada rely on school meal programs during the school year, and for some, it’s often their only consistent source of healthy food, a national charitable organization says.Kirstin Beardsley, CEO of Food Banks Canada says school programs can include breakfast, snack and lunch, and children can struggle to access meals outside of the school year.”During the summer, those school meal programs that a lot of families rely on shut down,” Beardsley said.”It’s a really tough time for families who are struggling. They don’t have access to some of the supportive programs. This program helps food banks deliver food…
Share on PinterestAvocados are among the fruits included in healthy plant-based diets. EASY 2 SHOOT/StocksyResearchers report that a review of 49 studies spanning 23 years of research has found that vegan and vegetarian diets have numerous health benefits.They say that plant-based diets are associated with better health status for risk factors for diseases such as cancer and cardiometabolic disease. Experts say reducing the intake of meat and focusing on vegetables and fruits are key components to a healthy diet. Vegetarian and vegan diets are associated with lower risk factors for cancer as well as cardiometabolic diseases, according to new research…
Brenda Velissaris In the U.S., nearly 30 million people will have an eating disorder in their lifetime. These conditions have one of the highest mortality rates of any mental illness. Yet, despite being one of the most common and deadly mental illnesses, until recently there has been shockingly little regulation of eating disorder treatment programs in Colorado.The lack of historic oversight is surprising, given Colorado is a well-known hub for eating disorder treatment. Though the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has been able to conduct inspections and investigate complaints, the state has not had specific regulation and licensure…
May 15, 2024—High intake of ultra-processed foods—particularly processed meats, sugary breakfast foods, and sugar- or artificially sweetened beverages—may increase risk of early death, according to a study led by researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. The study was published on May 8 in The BMJ. Mingyang Song, associate professor of clinical epidemiology and nutrition, was corresponding author. “There has been great interest from both the public and scientific community in understanding the health impact of ultra-processed foods, which now account for more than 60% of daily calories in Americans,” Song said in a May 8 Washington Post…
How does plant health affect our lives? Plants make up 80% of the food we eat and clean the air we breathe. But that’s not all: healthy plants mean good agricultural yield, which impacts food availability and food prices for consumers. Climate change and human activities such as trade and travel put plants under heavy pressure; the spread of plant pests and diseases can have devastating economic and environmental consequences. Think of the potato late blight, that in the mid-19th century led to a devastating loss of crops, which was a key factor in the Irish Potato Famine.However, many European citizens…
In the final weeks of your pregnancy, you might feel a whirlwind of emotions. As the due date approaches, it’s totally normal to feel a mix of excitement, anxiety, nerves and a strong urge to prepare your nest for your little one’s arrival. Navigating this emotional rollercoaster requires patience, self-care and support from loved ones. With the help of Rebecca Rivera, a certified nurse midwife for Banner Health, we’re here to talk about the ups and downs in the final weeks of the third trimester and some strategies for coping. Understanding the emotional ups and downs During the final stretch of…