Health & Fitness

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Life Long Weigh Develops New Weight Loss Houston Programs

HOUSTON, Feb. 5, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ — Millions of people want to lose weight and get a healthier, leaner body. According to the Centers for Disease Control, nearly 36 percent of the adult American population is obese, and obesity-related conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, and stroke are some of the leading causes of death in […]

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5 Diet Myths That Pack On Pounds

Sorry, Journey, but it’s finally time to stop believingin weight loss myths at least. Believing popular misconceptions can keep you from taking the right course of action to reach your goals, says Julia Valentour, MS, program coordinator and media spokesperson for the American Council on Exercise. Blaming a plateau (or a gain) on any of […]

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Al International (jcof) Appoints Two International Health Experts To Its Scientific Advisory Board

SAN DIEGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Youngevity Essential Life Sciences, (www.youngevity.com[1]), a wholly-owned subsidiary of AL International, Inc. (OTC Pink: JCOF) (www.alintjcof.com[2]), a fast growing, innovative, global direct marketer of healthy lifestyle and nutritional products and gourmet fortified coffee, today announced the appointment of noted fitness and nutrition expert, Sanjeev Javia, and co-founder of True2Life personal care and […]

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How To Stick To Your New Years Resolutions: 3 Simple Tips That Really Work

You don’t have to go to the gym to be fit. (Thinkstock photo) Here we are at the beginning of February. How are your New Years resolutions going, especially your health-related ones? Are you still feeling motivated? Or have you already lost your determination? If youre like most people, its probably the latter. But dont […]

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Rite Aid Offering Customers Heart Healthy Help During American Heart Month

CAMP HILL, Pa.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Rite Aid (RAD[1]) is taking on heart disease this February by offering customers basic healthy lifestyle support backed by expert pharmacist counseling and 12-page, full-color Heart Health guides available for free online and at pharmacy counters. While in stores, customers can also easily support the American Heart Association’s Go Red For […]

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4 Proven Weight Loss Tips From Behavioral Economics

In the world of business research, many scholars are increasingly hinging their hypotheses on sociological and psychological experiments, seeking a true handle on what motivates executives, employees, consumers, and policymakers.  While the goal is generally to help businesses run more effectively, the research often leads to findings that are useful to our everyday lives, too.  […]

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Event Provides Healthy Tips For Food, Fitness

NEW BRAUNFELS Participants in the Live Well 2013 event at McKenna Events Center on Saturday learned about functional movement exercise and the protein benefits of adding sirloin to breakfast, as just some of the tips for building a stronger body in the New Year. Gruene Nutrition partnered with the American Diabetes Association Austin, the Texas […]

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Al International (jcof) Announces New Partnership With Marilu Henner

SAN DIEGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Youngevity Essential Life Sciences, (www.youngevity.com[1]), a wholly-owned subsidiary of AL International, Inc. (OTC Pink: JCOF) (www.alintjcof.com[2]), a fast growing, innovative, global direct marketer of healthy lifestyle and nutritional products and gourmet fortified coffee, announced today that actress, producer, New York Times best-selling author, mother, and longtime health and wellness activist, Marilu Henner, […]

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10 Best Exercise Tips For Mums

So you’ve had the baby and you’re starting to think about shedding the pregnancy pounds, toning up underused muscles and generally getting back into shape as a new mum. Get back your pre-baby figure[1] with these 10 tips from fitness expert Laura Williams of the Pampers Village Parenting Panel. 1. Take it easy: Your new […]

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Fort Mills Seven Elementary Schools Earn National Honor For Healthy Lifestyle Choices

Fort Mill elementary schools efforts to serve children better food while teaching them about healthy lifestyles and exercise have been so effective that all seven campuses have earned national recognition. Each received a HealthierUS Schools bronze award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture in December, joining nearly 4,800 schools across the nation that are moving […]

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