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Sunday, May 19, 2013
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81. Exercise in a Pill?
[DIET&FITNESS]
by Tracey Lloyd For physical fitness results, take one capsule with food. Is this the future of exercise? No longer sweating it out at the gym but simply popping a pill? Researchers at Salk Institute for Biological Studies have found that they give mice a pill which stimulates their body so that they can run around a little mouse treadmill for long periods of time... Read More
by Tracey Lloyd For physical fitness results, take one capsule with food. Is this the future of exercise? No longer sweating it out at the gym but simply popping a pill? Researchers at Salk Institute for Biological Studies have found that they give mice a pill which stimulates their body so that they can run around a little mouse treadmill for long periods of time... Read More
82. Let's Get Moving!
[MOMS]
When it comes to physical activity, every little bit counts ! LET'S GET MOVING month is designed to get you and your child to become more physically active. Children are less physically fit than they were a generation ago. In fact, inactive children, when compared to active children, weigh more and have higher blood pressure. Most importantly, inactive children are more likely to become inactive adults. ... Read More
When it comes to physical activity, every little bit counts ! LET'S GET MOVING month is designed to get you and your child to become more physically active. Children are less physically fit than they were a generation ago. In fact, inactive children, when compared to active children, weigh more and have higher blood pressure. Most importantly, inactive children are more likely to become inactive adults. ... Read More
83. The Least You Can Do
[DIET&FITNESS]
OK, so maybe you hate to exercise. Lots of people don't have workout fever, and that's OK. But you know that you should be more active, so what's the least amount of exercise you can do to reap the most health benefits? Data shows that a half hour of exercise every day, including cardio and strength training, is best for cardiovascular health - some experts point to jogging at full speed for 3 miles as the perfect cardiovascular workout.... Read More
OK, so maybe you hate to exercise. Lots of people don't have workout fever, and that's OK. But you know that you should be more active, so what's the least amount of exercise you can do to reap the most health benefits? Data shows that a half hour of exercise every day, including cardio and strength training, is best for cardiovascular health - some experts point to jogging at full speed for 3 miles as the perfect cardiovascular workout.... Read More
84. A Crash Course in Time Management
[DIET&FITNESS]
Learn time management. When you have a thousand things to do, it can feel like there just aren't enough hours in the day. You wake up, get the kids ready for school, go to work, come home from work, cook dinner, help the kids with their homework, get them ready for bed and before you know it, the day is done. Time for exercise? That's a joke. You think you'll never be able to do it all. Unfortunately, it's often your best laid... Read More
Learn time management. When you have a thousand things to do, it can feel like there just aren't enough hours in the day. You wake up, get the kids ready for school, go to work, come home from work, cook dinner, help the kids with their homework, get them ready for bed and before you know it, the day is done. Time for exercise? That's a joke. You think you'll never be able to do it all. Unfortunately, it's often your best laid... Read More
85. Put an Injury on Ice...or Heat?
[DIET&FITNESS]
Sustaining an injury during a workout can sideline your fitness efforts. But how do you know how to soothe the pain and help your body recover as quickly as possible? First, it's important to understand what kind of injury is bothering you. Acute injuries are ones that have a quick onset - they occur immediately or within hours of the activity. You'll feel pain, tenderness, swelling or inflammation, and your skin may be warm to the touch.... Read More
Sustaining an injury during a workout can sideline your fitness efforts. But how do you know how to soothe the pain and help your body recover as quickly as possible? First, it's important to understand what kind of injury is bothering you. Acute injuries are ones that have a quick onset - they occur immediately or within hours of the activity. You'll feel pain, tenderness, swelling or inflammation, and your skin may be warm to the touch.... Read More
86. Constipation: Causes and Treatments
[DIET&FITNESS]
Constipation can be painful, aggravating, and embarrassing to talk about. Though children and the elderly suffer the most frequently from this problem, knowing how to recognize symptoms is important for everyone. Individuals affected by constipation should learn about prevention for the future, as well as when to get the doctor involved. Most individuals suffering from constipation need only make small lifestyle changes. For an unfortunate... Read More
Constipation can be painful, aggravating, and embarrassing to talk about. Though children and the elderly suffer the most frequently from this problem, knowing how to recognize symptoms is important for everyone. Individuals affected by constipation should learn about prevention for the future, as well as when to get the doctor involved. Most individuals suffering from constipation need only make small lifestyle changes. For an unfortunate... Read More
87. How to Run on the Beach
[DIET&FITNESS]
Looking for a great workout while you're vacationing this summer? Taking a sunset or sunrise jog on the beach sounds pretty simple, doesn't it? While there's no doubt that working out in the sand provides great fitness benefits and unbeatable scenery, there are some steps you need to take to ensure you're doing it safely. Before you even hit the beach, regardless of the time of day (or even the time of year), slather yourself with plenty... Read More
Looking for a great workout while you're vacationing this summer? Taking a sunset or sunrise jog on the beach sounds pretty simple, doesn't it? While there's no doubt that working out in the sand provides great fitness benefits and unbeatable scenery, there are some steps you need to take to ensure you're doing it safely. Before you even hit the beach, regardless of the time of day (or even the time of year), slather yourself with plenty... Read More
88. How Exercise Benefits Your Bones
[DIET&FITNESS]
There is no secret in the fact that exercise is good for strengthening your muscles and for weight loss, but it is also essential for bone health, as well. Weight-bearing and strength training exercises are imperative for strong healthy bones. While bone strengthening exercise is a necessity, it is also an exact exercise, in that only the bones involved in the exercise are benefiting from the workout. Weight-bearing exercises include, but are not... Read More
There is no secret in the fact that exercise is good for strengthening your muscles and for weight loss, but it is also essential for bone health, as well. Weight-bearing and strength training exercises are imperative for strong healthy bones. While bone strengthening exercise is a necessity, it is also an exact exercise, in that only the bones involved in the exercise are benefiting from the workout. Weight-bearing exercises include, but are not... Read More
89. Ward Off Exercise Injuries
[DIET&FITNESS]
Regardless of whether you're a novice athlete or a professional athlete, it's always important to make time for a little R & R. Periods of rest are instrumental in helping to make sure you get the most out of your workout. In fact, the days off from working out are equally as important as the physical routine itself. Exercise breaks down the muscles on a microscopic level. On the days when you aren't working out, the muscles... Read More
Regardless of whether you're a novice athlete or a professional athlete, it's always important to make time for a little R & R. Periods of rest are instrumental in helping to make sure you get the most out of your workout. In fact, the days off from working out are equally as important as the physical routine itself. Exercise breaks down the muscles on a microscopic level. On the days when you aren't working out, the muscles... Read More
90. Is the Freshman 15 a Myth?
[DIET&FITNESS]
by Andrea Francese Every countless high school graduates pack their bags and ready themselves to leave the nest, but the threat of a dreaded weight gain looms. Some suggest that the freshman 15 is merely a myth, but recent studies show that there may be some truth to the notion. According to a research study published in the Journal of American College Health are... Read More
by Andrea Francese Every countless high school graduates pack their bags and ready themselves to leave the nest, but the threat of a dreaded weight gain looms. Some suggest that the freshman 15 is merely a myth, but recent studies show that there may be some truth to the notion. According to a research study published in the Journal of American College Health are... Read More
