For most healthy adults, the Department of Health and Human Services recommends these exercise guidelines: Aerobic activity. Get at least 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity or 75 minutes of vigorous aerobic activity a week, or a combination of moderate… Read more ›
You probably don’t give your bones a second thought as long as you’re able to do the activities you want to. But did you know that after age 30 you start losing bone density? In fact, women will lose up… Read more ›
For most healthy adults, the Department of Health and Human Services recommends these exercise guidelines: Aerobic activity. Get at least 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity or 75 minutes of vigorous aerobic activity a week, or a combination of moderate… Read more ›
“If you want to conquer the anxiety of life, live in the moment, live in the breath.” —Amit Ray Shallow breathing may lead to tension and fatigue. Breathing with your diaphragm tends to reduce stress and improve energy. Abdominal breathing,… Read more ›
Better Balance can be achieved through simple exercises that improve stability and can help prevent falls. Poor balance, a persistent problem for millions of Americans, triggers many falls. In young, healthy adults, balance is largely an automatic reflex. However, gradual… Read more ›
Cramps can happen anywhere in your body at any time, even when you’re asleep. See what can cause them and what you can do to help prevent them. What’s a Cramp? If you’ve ever had a “charley horse” — that… Read more ›
For some people, crunches and other abdominal muscle workouts are the last thing they’d want to do — so they don’t. “Part of the perception is that it’s difficult. We tend to want to avoid doing things that require effort,… Read more ›
Avoid traffic-clogged streets when walking for fitness. If you walk on busy city streets, breathing the traffic fumes may cancel out the health benefits of the exercise, a new study suggests. The London-based study, recently published by The Lancet, included… Read more ›
Use this ten minute guided meditation video for stress and anxiety release Shot at the Xanadu Villa in Cap Estate, St. Lucia. Overlooking Pigeon Island National Park. The wonders and power of taking the time in your day to meditate… Read more ›
Eating Too Much Salt The more salt you eat, the more calcium your body gets rid of, which means it’s not there to help your bones. Foods like breads, cheeses, chips, and cold cuts have some of the highest counts.… Read more ›
It’s All About Planning When you have a lot of weight to lose, it means playing the long game. And during that time, you’ll face challenges. Weight loss experts and people who have done it offer you their ideas to… Read more ›
Discover the ingredients for a healthier and happier you! It is possible to better control diabetes with foods and meals that are nutritious, well-balanced, and deliciously satisfying! “What’s for dinner?” We all wrestle with that question. But for anyone with… Read more ›
Stretching is an excellent thing you can do for your health. These simple, yet effective moves can help you limber up for sports, improve your balance and prevent falls, increase your flexibility, and even help relieve arthritis, back, and knee… Read more ›
As with loss of muscle mass, bone strength starts to decline earlier than you might imagine, slipping at an average rate of 1% per year after age 40. About 10.2 million Americans have osteoporosis, which is defined by weak and… Read more ›
If you want to lose weight without gimmicky stuff that harms your metabolism then I think you might appreciate Intermittent Fasting. Intermittent Fasting can be a simple strategy for boosting your energy, improving your health, and helping you lose weight… Read more ›
Regular walking, even when it’s below the minimum recommended levels for physical fitness, is associated with lower mortality rates compared with inactivity, according to new data from a large, ongoing US cancer prevention study among older Americans. Following a recent… Read more ›
Exercise is a big one — but they don’t all require breaking a sweat. See what you can do to burn more calories and lose weight faster. Boosting metabolism is the holy grail of weight watchers everywhere, but how fast… Read more ›
Does it hurt to turn your head to see cars in the lane behind you? Do your knees and back feel stiff and achy? Is it difficult to reach the cereal on the top shelf or bend down to pick… Read more ›
Diet & Weight Management: How to Burn Off the Foods You Love Pedal Away Pizza Next time you decide to have an extra slice of pepperoni pie at dinner, ride your bike to the restaurant. A 10-mile round trip would… Read more ›
Individuals who were overweight or obese when they were young and continued to gain weight had significantly worse physical capabilities 4 decades later compared with their peers whose weight remained normal, independent of other risk factors for cardiovascular disease, in… Read more ›
What’s the Prescription? If you guessed exercise, you’re absolutely right! Exercise has the power to keep you from developing high blood pressure, diabetes, stroke, and some forms of cancer. In fact, exercise can lower your risk of heart disease as… Read more ›
Live healthy, live longer! Making just a few changes in your lifestyle can help you live longer. A recent study found that four bad behaviors—smoking, drinking too much alcohol, not exercising, and not eating enough fruits and veggies—can hustle you… Read more ›
Healthful protein, slowly digested carbohydrates, fruit or vegetables serve up best morning mix As you sleep, your body is hard at work digesting yesterday’s dinner. By the time you wake up, your body and brain are demanding fresh fuel. “Breaking… Read more ›
An estimated 10 million people in the United States are coping with the brittle, fragile bones of osteoporosis — a disorder that causes severe bone loss. It’s most common in women, and the risk is higher in those who are… Read more ›
Get More Fiber You don’t have to eat a bag of Grandma’s prunes. Leafy greens, whole grains, nuts, and beans are all good for keeping away the fat that stays deep in your belly. That’s called visceral fat, and it’s… Read more ›
Regular physical activity promotes general good health, reduces the risk of developing many diseases, and helps you live a longer and healthier life. For many of us, “exercise” means walking, jogging, treadmill work, or other activities that get the heart… Read more ›
7 things you can do to prevent a stroke Harvard Women’s Health Watch Regardless of your age or family history, a stroke doesn’t have to be inevitable. Here are some ways to protect yourself starting today. Age makes us more… Read more ›
Marching orders: Start a walking program! This simple activity is one of the best ways to protect your heart. To start walking for exercise, all you really need is a comfortable pair of shoes (preferably sneakers). That’s just one reason… Read more ›
Ideal Protein Diet Takes Scientific Approach To Weight Loss [Source: 2 KDKA Pittsburgh] PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Have you noticed our shrinking waistlines in our newsroom? Seven people here at KDKA-TV have lost significant weight and they’re all on the same… Read more ›
What is heart disease? Heart disease – also called coronary heart disease – is a simple term used to describe several problems related to plaque buildup in the walls of the arteries, or atherosclerosis. As the plaque builds up, the arteries narrow,… Read more ›
Study Highlights: – Walking can lower risk of high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes as much as running. – The more people walked or ran each week, the more their health benefits increased. Researchers analyzed 33,060 runners in the… Read more ›
You know core exercises are good for you — but do they have a place in your fitness routine? A strong core — the muscles around your trunk and pelvis — helps prevent injuries and allows you to enjoy physical… Read more ›
About one-third of Alzheimer’s disease cases are preventable, according to research by the University of Cambridge, England. The study identifies seven risk factors, with lack of exercise topping the list. A previous study published in 2011 suggested as many as… Read more ›
Research shows that a mere few minutes of high intensity exercise per week can deliver many of the health and fitness benefits you get from hours of conventional exercise, including improved insulin sensitivity. When healthy but inactive people exercise intensely,… Read more ›
New research is calling ‘too much sitting’ the new smoking — it raises the risk of disability, diabetes, heart disease and cancer, not to mention obesity. And research also shows that even if you hit the gym or the jogging… Read more ›
Ok, so you want to lose belly fat and have amazing abs. You’ve done tons of sit-ups, lots of cardio, and you’ve eaten more or less ok. Still that damn belly fat isn’t budging. Well, I’m here to tell you… Read more ›
Health care providers use body mass index (BMI), an approximate measure of body fat based on a person’s height and weight, to determine whether a person’s weight falls within a healthy range. To determine your BMI, use the Web-based calculator… Read more ›
Need another reason to maintain a healthy body mass? Obesity carries with it many health risks, such as cardiovascular disease, pre-diabetes and many types of cancer. But now, a new study has found a link between obesity in adolescent girls… Read more ›
Diabetes is a group of diseases characterized by high blood glucose levels that result from defects in the body’s ability to produce and/or use insulin. Familiarize yourself with the risks, causes, symptoms, and treatments for this increasingly common disease. How… Read more ›
Experts say excess fat around the midsection, including the kidneys and liver, is a key risk factor for pre-diabetes and diabetes, but a nutrition expert can provide a specialized diet and exercise plan to control glucose and prevent or even… Read more ›
By Mayo Clinic staff Exercise: 7 benefits of regular physical activity You know exercise is good for you, but do you know how good? From boosting your mood to improving your sex life, find out how exercise can improve your… Read more ›
Take full responsibility for your health, and know the facts: More than one-third of adults and over 12.5 million children and teens in the US are obese. In the last 30 years, obesity in children and teens has nearly tripled.… Read more ›
