Archive for May, 2012
How to Exercise Without Going to the Gym
My family has started to take walks together in the evening. When I say “walks,” I really mean a slow-moving stroller that stops every several yards while my 3-year-old looks at every amazing thing along his path, like a lonely potato bug or puddle of water. While I recognize this is not serious exercise, it’s [...]
Exercise ‘crucial to older adult’s fitness and health’
Several people consider aging to be a time to slow down and take it easy. However, a recent study suggests that the more we age, the more we need exercise to keep us independent and healthy. Yet, sometimes it takes a prescription from the doctor to get adults up and moving. “Exercise is important for [...]
Some free general workout tips, for any kind of exercise
In our drive to get in shape and get healthy, Americans are hitting the track, the gym, the weight room with increasing regularity. We’re watching what we eat, when we eat, how much we eat. But for some of us the results are still slow in coming. It may just be a matter of pumping [...]
How To Pick The Healthiest Frozen Treats
A warm-weather holiday weekend just wouldn’t feel complete without a sweet treat to top off that barbecue. But if you’re not careful, those icy calories — not to mention the fat — can add up to more than just a refreshing snack. To help you navigate the frozen treats you’re likely to encounter this Memorial [...]
Soy supplement shows no blood pressure benefit
Soy-rich diets have been linked to lower rates of heart disease, but soy supplements alone may not do anything for older women’s blood pressure, according to a U.S. study. The findings, reported in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, add to the mixed evidence on the health benefits of soy isoflavones – compounds that are [...]
8 Min Abs Workout, how to have six pack
PROGRAM Perform this workout every second day (e.g. Mon-Wed-Fri) for at least two weeks. Then you’ll be ready to perform the next level of this workout. Good Luck to get six pack! HOW THIS WORKOUT WORKS 1. Working aerobically on your abdominal muscles for over 7 minutes stimulates the capillaries in this area. These in [...]
Jump into water workouts
‘Tis the season. With Memorial Day upon us, I think we can all safely assume that a last sudden arctic blast will not be hitting us this year. We can pack up our winter clothing and officially make the switch to tank tops and flip-flops. Yes, it’s time. It’s time to welcome the summer season [...]
Study links water, healthy food
A team of researchers at the University of Oregon may have at last discovered how to get children to eat their vegetables. The study suggests parents can encourage healthy and lasting food choices by their children by serving a glass of water at each meal. The authors say behavioral research has found people correlate a [...]
Calcium tablets linked to increased heart attacks
According to a new study from Germany, regularly taking calcium pills can increase the risk of suffering a heart attack. Many older people take calcium pills as a way of strengthening bone density and fighting off the threat on conditions such as osteoporosis but few are aware of the risks involved. The study, which has [...]
Benefits and Risks of Taking Dietary Supplements
The Benefits Normally, you should be able to get all the nutrients you need from a balanced diet; however, taking supplements can provide additional nutrients when your diet is lacking or when certain health conditions cause you to develop an insufficiency or deficiency. In most cases, multiple-vitamin supplements provide all the basic micronutrients(vitamins and minerals) your body needs. [...]
