Some scientists think that people who spend too much time with their digital devices might not be getting the downtime they need to facilitate learning, memory, and creativity. A recent New York Times article citied studies that show that overstimulation of the brain—what happens from being constantly “plugged in”—doesn’t give people’s brains the chance to [...]
Entries Tagged as 'Teen Health'
Clock in Some Digital Downtime
September 2nd, 2010 by Karen Feldscher · No Comments · Current Events, Technology, Teen Health, Teens
Tags: devices·digital·screentime·Technology·Teens
‘Prescriptive’ Produce: An Apple A Day
August 16th, 2010 by Kim Keough · No Comments · Current Events, Healthy Eating, Obesity Prevention, Teen Health
At BodiMojo we’re always interested in national stories about new and unique ways communities are helping to fight against obesity. This week, a great story comes from our own backyard. Doctors at three Massachusetts health care centers have started writing “prescriptions” for fresh produce from local farmers markets. The “prescriptions” handed out will be good [...]
Tags: buy local·farmer's market·farmers·fresh produce·fruits·Healthy Eating·prescription·vegetables
