Woman to Woman Talk

A few words of wisdom….
If you are a woman, there are things you can do to reduce your chances of developing diabetes, or, if you have diabetes, to help prevent long-term complications:
* Maintain a healthy lifestyle by eating the right foods and getting regular exercise. Some diabetes may be prevented with weight control and physical [...]

Losing Weight with 5 Simple Steps

Are you ready to lose weight but aren’t sure how to start? Worry no more. Follow these five simple steps to weight loss today. No more delays. No more waiting until next week. No more looking for the perfect diet. No more fad diets that cost bushels of money and don’t work. Follow these simple [...]

Get Healthy – Have a Banana

Have you ever admired the shape, color and taste of a banana? Let us consider the virtues of one of our oldest and most popular fruits.
The original banana plant can be traced back to Malaysia and is a perennial herb related to the orchid and lily and about 30 different kinds of bananas exist, including [...]

Don’t Forget Men When You Think Calcium

When it comes to the question of calcium in-take, everyone seems to focus on women and children.
The concern for children is obviously their need to build strong bones. Women, of course, have the unfortunate threat of osteoporosis from menopause. Men on the other hand … not so much.
The truth is, though, men should be [...]

Exercise Makes Busy Executives Better Leaders

Imagine a scenario in which an executive, so overwhelmed with work that she can only spare five minutes at lunch to wolf down a hot dog from a street vendor, sees the CEO of the company jog past.
Where does the boss find the time? Can this be good for the corporation?
The answer to the latter [...]

Tip of the Week – July 27, 2009

Exercise Vital to Healthy Adolescent Bones
Contrary to common belief, exercise is a more influential factor than calcium in forming strong bones in young women, a U.S. study has shown.
The research from Pennsylvania State University’s Milton S. Hershey Medical Center indicates exercise is really the predominant activity in determining bone strength in adolescent women, even though [...]

Choosing a Health and Fitness Club

A health club can be a great fitness motivator if you choose the right one. Before you sign on the dotted line, be sure the club you choose suits your personal needs and fitness goals. Decide what’s important to you. Consider:
Location
One of the most important things to consider in choosing a health club is where [...]

8 Food Swaps to Extend Your Longevity

Here is a wonderful and informative article by Dr.Maoshing Ni, a well known expert in the area of Alternative Medicine.
Trying to change your habits and routines can be daunting, even when you know the changes are for the better. Try these 8 simple switches below to slim down and live a long and healthy life:
1. [...]

Are We Ready for 90 Minutes of Exercise?

90 minutes of exercise? Yeah, right!
Even those who work out think that recommendation is too much.
Sixty to 90 minutes of exercise? Every day? That’s what the United States government now suggests.
Even people working out at the gym say most folks won’t consider that, and the experts behind the government’s recommendation say 30 minutes a [...]

What is Metabolic Syndrome and Can We Stop It?

Metabolic syndrome (sometimes called syndrome X) is a group of risk factors for heart disease. You may have metabolic syndrome if you are overweight and have high blood pressure and high levels of sugar or fats in your blood. Many patients with adult-onset diabetes also have metabolic syndrome.
Why is it important?
With each risk factor you [...]

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