Health & Fitness
Healthy Lifestyle Linked With Longer Survival Among Kidney Disease Patients
Greatest benefits seen with nonsmoking Highlights Among individuals with chronic kidney disease, adherence to a healthy lifestyle was associated with a greater likelihood of surviving over a 13-year period. The greatest survival benefits were related to nonsmoking. 60 million people globally have chronic kidney disease. Newswise Washington, DC (March 21, 2013) Certain lifestyle factorssuch as […]
Most Notorious Health Myths
We are bombarded with health tips every day, but some of those messages may be harmful if you dont get the facts straight. Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum, author of Real Cause Real Cure, spoke with Dr. Manny Alvarez, senior managing health editor for FoxNews.com, about some of the most notorious health myths. Myth #1: Arthritis medication […]
4 Resistance Training Myths Exposed
By Dave Tai (guest contributor) Misconceptions lead to inaccurate assumptions, and when spread, these assumptions evolve into myths. These myths in themselves are not harmful; however, people who believe in them will often spend hours week after week working on something completely ineffective and then give up trying altogether. Knowing the truth about these myths […]
The New Restaurant Fat Traps
A lean cut of steak can have the same calories as fish like tuna or salmon — but beware of additives like butter, oil and sauce. STORY HIGHLIGHTS Smaller plates don’t always mean fewer calories Ask your server how the food is prepared and with what ingredients Don’t forget to consider portion sizes, even with […]
Cooper Aerobics(tm) And Precor(r) To Partner, Shape The Future Of Fitness
LAS VEGAS, NV–(Marketwire – Mar 19, 2013) – Cooper Aerobics[1], the organization that proved exercise is good for your health, and Precor[2], a leading home and commercial fitness equipment manufacturer, announced today plans to create an alliance that will improve individual health and revolutionize the exercise experience worldwide. The announcement kicked-off the 32nd Annual International […]
Mn, M.d.:the Skinny On Obesity And Successful Weight Loss
Source: Shutterstock From your mother to your girlfriends, and even yourself, we all have our views on how to lose weight. But, has anyone actually stopped to see if these general views are true? Well, a recent article in the New England Journal of Medicine [1](NEJM) exposed some of the common views and tested their truth. Researchers completed […]
Five Simple Tips To Launch Your Spring Weight Loss Efforts
Posted on: 7:23 am, March 16, 2013, by FOX 4 Newsroom, updated on: 12:37pm, March 15, 2013[1] Five Simple Tips to Launch Your Spring Weight Loss efforts Props: Weight Watchers 360 Materials Healthy snack options like fruits and veggies, air popped popcorn, etc Dish with patterned border vs regular plates Smart Phone, Tracker Small Dark […]
Making Pants Fit With Healthy Lifestyle Choices
Representatives of health, nutrition and wellness from across Summit County sat down to a healthy lunch to brainstorm goals for the Summit County Health Assessment at a PANTS coalition meeting Thursday. The Physical Activity and Nutrition Team of the Summit (PANTS) advocates healthy eating and active lifestyles within the Summit County community. The purpose of […]
Hit Your Summer Weight Loss Goal
1. Choose your goal dress. This could be an old favourite or a new LBD thats just a little too tight, but either way, its got to be something you know will make you feel amazing. Think too of the occasion when you’re going to wear it: make this a realistic target that you are […]
Genes Vs. Lifestyle : What Matters Most For Health?
Does an illness like heart disease or cancer run in your family? Don’t assume that your genes control your destiny. Experts say the lifestyle choices you make every day can help keep you healthy. There’s no doubt that some genes do lead inevitably to disease. “But for most people, a healthy lifestyle trumps inherited risk,” […]