Janne Kouri was told he would never walk again. Paralyzed from the neck down after a freak accident swimming in the ocean five years ago, his world was completely turned upside down. But rather than give up, Kourani pushed through with the support of his wife and family, teaching his spine to function properly again and turning his tragedy into a life's work. read more..
Prevention On the Run: February 11, 2012
Runners joined Prevention Magazine in San Diego for our annual 5k/10k and half marathon event, hosted by The Biggest Loser’s Alison Sweeney! Join us for the next event on February 9, 2013! read more..
Is your workplace diet-friendly? Get the scoop on how to outfit your desk for health with a few simple tips.
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Sure, a week of Wine guzzling sounds grand--but spring break in Napa can be a healthy vacation too! Find out why it make our list of top destinations for fitness, here.
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My butt and my Thighs are so sore that I can not walk and I can barely even crawl after I’ve been sitting. So I either have to stay standing up and walk around or stay sitting down haha. I got up because I was hungry and started laughing and crying at the same time. I’ve been in all kinds of pain these last two days haha. Every time I do walking lunges I get sore. I think it’s because I put so much effort into them and did them so wide and deep (like, really close to the ground), so they are extra sore. Good stuff. read more..
LONDON (Reuters) - Usain Bolt, already the world's fastest man, could lop another 0.18 seconds off his 100 meter sprint world record even without running any faster. It's just a question of getting a few conditions right - and doing the maths. Luckily for the top Jamaican sprinter, John Barrow, a professor of mathematical sciences at Britain's Cambridge University, has done the calculations for him. ... read more..
Premiere strength-training researcher Wayne Westcott, PhD, CSCS, instructor in the exercise science department at Quincy College in Massachusetts, says that when you choose your exercises wisely, a handful of moves—just five in some cases—is all you need to change your body composition. Check out these CHALLENGING moves: http://ow.ly/9UTuc
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Working out at home is convenient, but you could be falling victim to distractions. Learn the 7 at-home workout excuses you need to ditch--now!
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Lace up! Did your hometown make our list of best walking cities?
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WEDNESDAY, March 28 (Healthday News) -- Weight loss and regular Exercise help prevent disability in obese people with type 2 diabetes, according to new research. read more..
"I used to jog but the ice cubes kept falling out of my glass." - David Lee Roth. So silly...LIKE if you prefer walking to running too!
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Healthy people who exercise and also eat chocolate regularly tend to have a lower body mass index than those who eat the rich brown sweets less often, a US study suggested on Monday. read more..
Don't have time to make it to the yoga studio? Create a perfect space for your practice at home!
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Could your friends, diet drinks, or overeating after Workouts be the reason you're not losing weight? Find out here:
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(Healthday News) -- Aerobic exercise, also called cardiovascular exercise, helps improve your heart and lung health. Examples include walking, running, swimming, biking and hiking. read more..
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In the first few minutes of your glorious run, your body's biggest muscle, the gluteus maximus (i.e., your butt), your legs, and your core help keep you upright, control your gait, and extend your hip joints so your feet can push off the ground. Find what happens to your body after it's over: http://ow.ly/9Qmzv
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mothernaturenetwork:You’ve probably worn shoes every day of your post-toddler life, but in a few remote parts of the world, nobody wears shoes — and evidence shows they’re in better shape because of it.YESSSSSS!!! Excuse my excitement. I’m just a uh… barefoot enthusiast and I have been saying this for a long while now. Barefoot shoes. I meant to write about bare feet and running last year and had things saved about it but I never got around to it… Lost the inspiration to I suppose. This is one of the few reasons why I will only wear vibrams for physical activity and why I don’t really ever wear shoes, period (the other reasons are that I just hate shoes and I have a bunion). However, this is also why I had to stop running… which I don’t mind much anymore. read more..
It’s okay to be anon. But I am not judging you and there are many people here who are on the same journey as you and they understand how you feel, none of us here are judging you As far as the Exercises go… You definitely can work out alone. Just make sure that the way and what you eat is really important in Weight Loss. You definitely should be sure that what you are eating is good for your body. If you have doubts, here are some tips. I do recommend doing cardio. So if you want to go on runs or jogs a few days a week, that would be great. If you truly are not ready to work out in front of people, you can do a few things alone. Jumping jacks and jumping rope will help get your heart rate up. Or do those jumping things where you bring each knee up to your chest. I forgot what they are called but if you need more info, I can find something. For Thighs, I always suggest lunges (or walking lunges rather than in place). If you really get into them and do enough, you will feel the burn the next morning. Squats, sitting against the wall, and chair pose will help burn those thighs too. There are some pilates videos focused on the thighs and I can find some of those for you. I also have thigh workouts in the Index of my blog on the Workouts page. That goes for abs too. For abs… Bicycle crunches, reverse crunches, bicycles and reverse bicycles (different from the crunches), flutter kicks, elbow to knee crunches, and Russian crunches (seated side twist) are really effective core work outs. Doing these slow and controlled add the burn and give for a better work out. Those are exercises that you can do in your room with nobody watching. Remember… cardio and really good eating! There are ways to help weight loss like drinking plenty of water, drinking green tea, and other ways. I have some posts on how to boost metabolism and good weight loss stuff in my blog if you go through it all. I hope this helps. If you ever need anything, have any questions… Never hesitate to ask! (: read more..
Girl’s best friend is dog who carries her oxygen
After their daughter was diagnosed with a rare lung disease, the Knobloch family had to figure out how their little girl would be able to carry a portable oxygen tank everywhere she went. Mr. Gibbs, a golden doodle puppy, came to their rescue.“They weren’t sure they wanted to go with a golden doodle,” Kinsleigh told TODAY.com. “But she went crazy for him.”“His job is to go wherever she goes and do whatever she does,” Kinsleigh explains. “If she wants to get on the bike and go down the driveway he has to learn to run alongside. If she’s going to ride on a slide, he has to learn to climb up and slide down behind her.” read more..
Going to the gym can be as easy as heading to your living room -- just make sure you have these 6 must-have home workout tools!
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- Engage in total body strength training workouts two days per week to increase lean muscle all over your body. Include exercises to target each major muscle group. Perform exercises such as bent-over dumbbell rows for back, pushups for chest, stability ball crunches for abs, triceps overhead press, barbell curls for biceps, squats for legs and lateral raises for shoulders. Perform each exercise for one set of 20 repetitions. Rotate through the circuit of exercises three times. Use weights that are heavy enough to push your muscles to failure by the last few repetitions of each exercise.
- Perform two lower body workouts twice per week to tone the thighs, butt and calves. Incorporate a combination of compound exercises that work multiple muscles at the same time and isolated exercises that target one specific muscle group. Execute compound exercises such as leg presses, lunges and dumbbell squats to recruit the quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes and calves. Perform isolated exercises such as leg extensions for quadriceps, hamstring curls and standing calf raises
- Participate in high-intensity interval training or HIIT cardio three to four days per week to melt stored body fat. Run on the treadmill for 30 seconds and walk for 60 seconds to recover, or sprint on the stationary bike for 30 seconds at a low resistance level and pedal at a slower pace with a high resistance level for 60 seconds. At a minimum, allow 24 hours of rest between HIIT workouts.
- Eat healthy foods to help you lose body fat. Consume all-natural low-fat foods such as skinless poultry, lean cuts of beef, coldwater fish, nuts, seeds, fruits, vegetables and low-fat dairy. Stay away from processed foods, especially those advertised as “healthy,” which contain large amounts of chemical sweeteners, preservatives, sodium and fats that may contribute to fat storage. read more..
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- Gotta love Doctor Who. :D- Eat more real food, fruit, veggies & lean protein. Cut out processed food, drink more water. Simple and effective way.- Aww thanks!- http://health-heaven.tumblr.com/post/11518626700/your-best-legs-everhttp://health-heaven.tumblr.com/post/6653852618/how-to-lose-upper-thigh-fat-while-you-cant-losehttp://health-heaven.tumblr.com/post/6255502181/the-most-efficient-three-inner-thigh-exercises- http://health-heaven.tumblr.com/post/6553335804/why-you-binge-eat- You can do cardio + strength, try to run, elliptical ( 20 minutes ) you can do P90X or Jillian M dvds. read more..
"Nothing lifts me out of a bad mood better than a hard workout on my treadmill. It never fails. To us, exercise is nothing short of a miracle." – Cher read more..
Have you tried the Pilates reformer before? Like? Love? Hate? Tell us what you think.
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First CONGRATS on -40 pounds! You can read — http://health-heaven.tumblr.com/post/6833418852/plateauTry to “zigzag” your caloric intake that can help you, I don’t think 1300 is little it only depends if you and how much do you exercise. read more..
India's inadequate government-run tuberculosis treatment programs and a lack of regulation of the sale of drugs that fight the disease are responsible for the spiraling number of drug-resistant cases that are difficult to treat, health activists said Friday. read more..
The easiest way to stall your weight loss: Get injured. Prevent pesky injuries with these core-strengthening moves!
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What to eat on race day
You don’t need to carbo-load for a 10km race run in about 60 minutes – all your nutritional needs should already be met. So follow your moderate to high carbohydrate diet until two days before race day. The day before race day switch to a low-fibre diet (white bread, white rice, low-fibre cereal) and avoid very spicy foods – and dairy if necessary.
On race day, eat a light carbohydrate meal or snack about two hours before the race, like cereal or porridge with low fat milk; or toast with jam or honey. If you’re not hungry, have a liquid meal replacement. You shouldn’t eat or drink anything that you haven’t tried out before. And drink some fluid with your pre-race meal so you start the race well hydrated.
Once you’ve warmed up and stretched, have about 300 – 500ml of cold fluid about five minutes before the start of the race. If it’s a hot day and you’re running 10km in more than 60 minutes, you might need to drink about once during the race. Make sure you drink enough fluids after the race, and enjoy a salty snack.
Entering the race
If you want to avoid registration queues, get to the race at least 45 minutes before the start. This will give you time to find parking, and go to the toilet, if you’re the nervous type.
If you have a Temp license, pin it to the front of your vest with the safety pins provided.
Start the race middle- to near-back otherwise you might be ploughed down by enthusiastic elite runners who start at a cracking pace.
Running the race
Start at a comfortable pace, and try not to rush off because of all the adrenaline flowing. You’ll tire and run out of steam too early.
Water/coke stations
There will be a couple of refreshment tables on the run. Feel free to walk and take a drink (and catch your breath), before you head off again. Some runners drink and run – see how you feel.
Save enough energy so that you can run down the finishing straight and cross the line with head up high. What a feeling!
The idea of ‘race day’ can be pretty daunting for newbies, so we’ve gathered some advice from a few seasoned runners.
Don’t worry about finishing last
Nearly everyone worries about coming last, but it’s probably not going to happen – especially if you’ve prepared.
Choose your clothing carefully
Wear what you’ve trained in so you know it works. The rule is ‘nothing new on race day’, and that includes your sports bra, socks, shoes and running shorts.
It’s your first race so you don’t have a personal time to beat. Just focus on getting through and finishing – and most of all, enjoy it!
In the days before a race, vary your diet with nongrain carb sources, such as fruits and starchy vegetables, to benefit from a wider range of nutrients. read more..
(Reuters) - Breast Cancer survivors who eat a healthy dose of omega-3 fats - found largely in oily fish like salmon, tuna and mackerel - may have some extra energy throughout their day, according to a U.S. study. Many people treated for cancer have lingering fatigue even years after their therapy ends, and while there's evidence that good sleep habits and regular exercise can help, other options are still needed, said researchers whose findings appeared in the Journal of Clinical Oncology. ... read more..
AaaaaaaCHOO! Is your nose telling you that spring has arrived? LIKE if you're feeling allergic today. Then check out these helpful new tips.
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Haven't run since middle school gym? No sweat. This Women's Workout Plan, designed by fitness guru Amy Dixon, will help you build from a walk to a run: http://ow.ly/9HNsl
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Get fit on your lunch break! These 4 easy Workouts take 15 minutes or less and are perfect for the office. http://fitbie.msn.com/get-fit/lunch-hour-fit
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Nothing (and we mean NOTHING) motivates you to train hard & eat smart like a race. Start training for a half marathon here!
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SHARE this with anyone you know who is hoping to become pregnant: too much Exercise, even if you are normal weight, can hinder your efforts. Moms: Did you exercise while trying to conceive?
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Interesting news for the women out there trying to get pregnant. Do you get more than the recommended 30 minutes of Exercise per day?
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Try to eat 30 minutes before you start your exercise, also dehydration is one of the most common causes of feeling nauseous after exercising. To keep from becoming dehydrated, you should try to drink a minimum of two cups of water roughly two hours before you start your exercise routine. 20 minutes before you begin your routine, you should drink 2 more cups of water. While you are exercising, you should also keep a water bottle nearby. During exercise, you should drink around half a cup of water for every ten to fifteen minutes of your exercise routine. If you follow these guidelines, you should be able to avoid becoming dehydrated, and to avoid the nausea that comes with dehydration. read more..
Trump your genetic hand—all it takes is going for a walk, or exercising while you watch TV. Do you manage to stay active while watching your favorite shows?
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Will Yoga hurt your body? Should you work out on an empty stomach? Get the answers to your top fitness questions:
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Woke up to a swollen foot so I guess I’ll make the right decision and not jump rope outside on this nice day. I could probably do yoga but wouldn’t be able to put much pressure on it during down-dog so maybe I’ll just stretch a little after I work out my abs. I can still walk so I’m good. Could be worse. read more..
All apps aren't created equal. Leave those poor pigs & angry birds alone and download one of these 8 training tools!
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Take advantage of everyday opportunities
You don’t necessarily need special equipment for an aerobic workout. With a little foresight, activities you may take for granted can become part of your fitness routine.
Step it up. Take a brisk walk every day, whether it’s a path through your neighborhood or laps in a local mall. Take the stairs instead of the elevator or make a full workout of climbing the stairs. Sneak in extra steps whenever you can by parking farther away from your destination.
Make a workout of household chores. Mow the lawn, weed the garden, rake the leaves or shovel the snow. Even indoor activities such as vacuuming and scrubbing count as a workout if you increase your heart rate.Join in the fun. If you have children, don’t just watch them play. Join them for a game of tag or kickball. Walk them to the park. Dance. Take a family bike ride. Go to a community pool. Even if you don’t swim, you can enjoy time in the water or walk in the shallow end.
Consider modest investments
If you’re looking for fitness bargains, these inexpensive fitness products may be a good bet:
Dumbbells. Dumbbells are small, hand-held weights that you can use to strengthen your upper body. They’re available in many sizes.
Resistance tubing. These stretchy tubes offer weight-like resistance when you pull on them. Use the tubes to build strength in your arms and other muscles. Choose from varying degrees of resistance, depending on your fitness level.Jump-ropes. Skipping rope can be a great cardiovascular workout.Fitness ball. A fitness ball looks like a large beach ball. You can do many core exercises, including abdominal crunches, with a fitness ball. You can also use a fitness ball to improve your flexibility and balance.Exercise videos, DVDs or podcasts. Create the feel of a health club aerobics class in your own living room — or choose a program that’ll help you improve your strength and flexibility. Pick a program that matches your current fitness level and is endorsed by a certified fitness instructor.Improvise
If you’d rather not spend a penny on exercise equipment, use ordinary household items for various upper and lower body exercises:
Canned goods. Many canned goods can serve double duty as hand weights.Milk or water jugs. Fill empty milk or water jugs with water or sand and secure the tops with duct tape. To adjust the weights as your fitness level changes, simply add more water or sand. If you wonder how much weight you’re lifting, weigh the jug on your household scale.Step stools. A low, sturdy step stool can become exercise equipment if you use it for step training — an aerobic exercise resembling stair climbing.
Be a savvy shopper
If you’re interested in a specific exercise class or piece of equipment, shop around.
Check out your local recreation department. Many recreation departments offer discounted fitness classes to local residents. If you live near a high school or college with a fitness center, ask if the facility is available to community members.Buy used equipment. Some sporting goods stores specialize in used equipment — or you can check out listings for exercise equipment in the local newspaper. You may also find great deals on used exercise equipment online. Just make sure the cost of shipping won’t put the item out of your budget.Share costs with a friend. Trade exercise videos or DVDs with a friend so that neither of you gets bored doing the same workout over and over again. Find a personal trainer who’ll let you share the cost of a session with a friend or two.Know what to avoid. Some fitness products aren’t worth buying, no matter how low the price. For example, don’t buy herbal supplements or other products that claim fitness benefits overnight or promise to melt away pounds without diet and exercise.
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Believe it or not I was extremely active till high school I trained for 10 years and then just stopped everything. Start with light exercise ( walk, do 1 set of exercise ) , after 3 weeks start with weights, add more sets and run. About food really try to eat more fresh food and avoid processed it will help you not only to lose weight but to get healthy. read more..
Fluids: When you are sick, make sure you are getting enough to drink. Nothing will get you better faster than staying hydrated.
Increase vitamin C intake:Eat red peppers, yellow peppers, grapefruit or oranges.
Slow Down: Listen to your body. If you are still feeling the slightest bit sick, no matter how bad you think you should be at the gym- stay home, if you push yourself you will be sicker longer. read more..
Yes I do, I sort of already have this answered in my personal questions page (I really need to update and detail that page more). I work out a few times a week. We hike sometimes in my fitness class in the hills behind the college and I love to be outdoors and want to go on more hikes/nature walks soon. I ran for about a month and loved to do it but before I go into unnecessary details, I stopped. Thank you! I would have to disagree though. I have a lot to work on (definitely my abs), but I really appreciate the compliment! read more..
- Try something entirely new!
- Keep an exercise log to track your progress!
- Reward yourself!
- LIMIT but do not ELIMINATE
- Have an accountability partner.
- Turn off the negative self-talk.
- Donate your “fat” clothes. read more..
Grabbing Breakfast on the run this a.m.? See 6 unbelievably bad menu items to avoid
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You look like pear-shaped ?Try;Cardio
In order to tone the pear-shaped body, it is important to keep the body fat percentage down. Cardio workouts are the best way to burn fat. Women with pear-shaped bodies have more body fat in the lower half of the body and need to incorporate cardio exercise into the workout to burn the excess fat. The recommendation by the American Heart Association, is that cardio exercise be done an average of 60 minutes several days per week. Additionally, women should incorporate interval training at least one time per week to boost maximum calorie burning. By following these guidelines, pear-shaped women will have better success at achieving toning goals.
Toning exercises are an obviously necessary part of toning the pear-shaped body. Concentration on the abdomen, hips, and thighs is especially necessary since these are typically the problem areas for this body type. Squats, hip extensions and crunches are all excellent toning exercises for these areas. Walking lunges are also a great way to burn calories while toning the thighs and buttocks. These exercises don’t require any special equipment and can be done virtually anywhere.
Squats are done by standing with feet shoulder length apart and pushing the buttocks out as if to sit, but standing back up before fully in the seated position. Weight should be on the heels to get the toning in the glutes and hamstrings. Lunges are done by stepping one leg forward and bending at both knees, keeping the weight on the front leg, and then getting back to a standing position. Repeat three sets of twenty lunges on each leg.
To achieve best results, women should plan on scheduling toning exercises four times per week.
Stretching is important to keep the body in optimal shape for the next workout. Tight muscles that have not been properly stretched before or after a workout can lead to injury. Begin at the top of the body and stretch the neck while taking deep breaths. Move down the length of the body, stretching each major muscle group: shoulders, triceps, biceps, chest, hamstrings and calves. Stretching will lengthen and loosen tight muscles, allowing better flexibility during all physical activities. read more..
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Hi! Thank you! And thanks for the work out suggestion (hip thrusts), I’ll be doing those later tonight when I work out. For abs, I do bicycle crunches, reverse crunches, cross over crunches, bicycle and reverse bicycle. Sometimes I’ll forearm plank, mason twist, and I’m trying to be able to do flutter kicks because they’re so effective. I also like to do normal crunches holding a 10 lb weight on my chest or for more of a work out including the arms (which is hard), holding the weight behind my head. For Thighs, I don’t really do much. Walking lunges are good, hiking, and doing some of the warrior type poses in yoga burns my thighs a lot. I don’t remember the names of the specific ones, but going from warrior I to warrior II, then resting forearm on top of bent thigh, then leaning backwards into the back leg… Doing those for a while are good. (: read more..
LONDON (Reuters) - Novartis's multiple sclerosis pill Gilenya, one of its top new drug hopes, has been recommended for use in the state health service after a change of heart by the country's healthcare cost-effectiveness watchdog. Friday's verdict from the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE), whose opinions are also watched closely in other countries, is welcome news for a product that has run into problems recently. ... read more..
The secret to sticking to your workout, plus more of this morning's Health News you need.
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Staying cool may be the key to getting people to exercise successfully, finds a new Stanford University study. Specifically, keeping your palms cool can keep you moving. read more..
THURSDAY, March 15 (Healthday News) -- Children in a neighborhood with an extra-wide walking/bicycle trail were three times more likely to get vigorous exercise than those in a neighborhood with regular sidewalks, a new study shows. read more..
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Butler and Virginia Commonwealth defied the odds with Hoosiers-like runs to the Final Four last season, leaving a trail of ripped up NCAA tournament brackets across the country. read more..
Do you use this exercise machine at the gym? It's supposed to train your outer thighs, but—because you are seated—it trains a movement that has no functional use. If done with excessive weight and jerky technique, it can put undue pressure on the spine. A better move? Lateral Band Walks. Check it out, here: read more..
"We must, we must, we must increase our bust!" Remember that middle-school mantra, and the ridiculous "Exercise" that accompanied it? Try this move instead: http://ow.ly/9C2dK
Exercise for Bigger Breasts: True or False?
Working out is good for you, but can it actually help increase your breast size? read more..
TUESDAY, March 13 (Healthday News) -- Looking for a exercise edge, a way to stay faithful to regular workouts? read more..
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| People walk past the Pfizer World headquaters in New York |
LONDON (Reuters) - Europe is undermining drug innovation by cutting prices, raising barriers to new medicines and freeloading" off others in Asia and the United States who are more willing to pay, the boss of Pfizer, the world's largest drugmaker, said. European governments are sacrificing the long-term future of science in their countries for the sake of short-term budget cuts, chief executive Ian Read told Reuters on Monday. ... read more..
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| Texas Governor Perry stands next to his wife Anita as he announces he is dropping his run for the Republican U.S. presidential nomination during a news conference in Charleston, South Carolina |
AUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) - The federal government will withdraw funding for a Texas program providing more than 100,000 poor women with birth control and other health services because Planned Parenthood clinics are not allowed to participate, a Health and Human Services spokeswoman said on Friday. Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced the decision in Houston on Friday, prompting a furious response from Texas Governor Rick Perry, who called it an "egregious federal overreach. ... read more..
Why working out at night can help you stick to your weight loss and Fitness Goals:
Best Time to Exercise: How to Stay Motviated to Work Out at Night - Prevention.com
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Discover why nighttime workouts may help you stay motivated to reach your fitness goals and lose weight. Just because you can't exercise in the morning, doesn't mean you should ditch your workout. read more..
LIKE this if you eat healthy, Exercise, and still can't lose those last 10 pounds or so. Then click to see if these tips can help.
5 Surprising Reasons You’re Not Losing Weight
In a stalemate with the scale? Get back on track, lose pounds, and win the weight loss battle with these easy dieting tricks. read more..
Harper the puppy is doing great – and doing lots of goodRemember Harper, the deformed puppy rescued from a garbage bag in Central Florida and given lots of specialized help by strangers? We decided to check in and see how she’s been faring since her rescue a little more than six months ago, aaaaaaaaaaand … good news! Harper the puppy is deformed no more. read more..
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Eating a portion of processed red meat daily can boost a person's risk of dying young by up to 20 percent, said a long-running US study of more than 120,000 people released on Monday. read more..
Still recovering from weekend festivities? The more people exercise, the more they drink, according to science. Who knew?
Running on Empty Bottles | Fitbie
Newsflash: The most dedicated exercisers are also some of the biggest drinkers. Learn about the surprising reasons so many women tighten, tone, and then tie one on read more..
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People with diabetes may have better blood sugar control during workouts if they lift weights before doing cardio exercise, according to a new study by Canadian researchers. It's important to define the best way for people with type 1 diabetes to exercise so that blood sugar doesn't drop too low, yet they can still reap all the benefits of aerobic exercise, Dr. Ronald Sigal, an endocrinologist at the University of Calgary in Canada and lead author of the study told Reuters Health. ... read more..
Flat-Belly Tip: When you talk on the phone, stand up. You won't think of it as exercise, but it can help you burn as much as 54 calories for every 20-minute conversation. An alteration of as little as 100 calories a day can start you on the road to serious weight loss. http://ow.ly/9yVtX
Burn More Belly Fat
Travis Stork, M.D., host of The Doctors on TV, sees the devastating effects of belly fat every day in the E.R. at Vanderbilt Medical Center in... read more..
(Healthday News) -- Eating the right balance of nutritious foods can improve athletic performance, whether you're an elite athlete or just enjoy sports and exercise on a regular basis. read more..
Weekend Challenge Check-In! Earlier we asked if anyone knew the name of the modified and regular version of our weekend exercise. The name of the exercise is...Quadruped! The advanced move is called a Bird Dog. Wonder if knowing the name will make them easier... http://ow.ly/9zbWS
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Weekend Challenge Reminder! Pick your exercise modification and do 3 sets of 10 (on each side if your alternating legs/arms). These exercises improve your ability to stabilize your spine, which is essential for lower-back health. Have no clue what we're talking about? Check it out: http://ow.ly/9zbPY
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noexcusestoday:SESAME
Used frequently in many cooking styles, sesame seeds are anything but common. One-quarter cup delivers about 28 percent of your daily calcium needs, 24 percent iron, 35 percent copper, and 25 percent magnesium.
Use raw or lightly toasted seeds (the pale or black variety) to make a crust for baked or sauteed fish, chicken, or eggplant: After dipping food in batter, roll in seeds before cooking.
One 160-calorie ounce contains 40 percent of the RDV for magnesium. Without enough of this mineral, studies show muscle weakness can result, especially during periods of heavy training.
Add toasted seeds (see “Handle with Care,” below) to salads, coleslaw, or steamed vegetables.
Although the research is sparse, many runners are using these round black specks to help them power through long workouts. What’s known for sure is that they’re high in omega-3 fatty acids, which have a positive impact on cholesterol. One serving provides soluble fiber, which aids in appetite control.
Soak two tablespoons in water for 15 to 30 minutes, until the water is absorbed. Stir the mixture into your water or sport drink before (or during) a long run.
Shelled sunflowers are a good source of both copper and selenium, which help protect your muscles. You also get 80 percent of the RDV of vitamin E, a heart-healthy antioxidant.
Use a coffee grinder to blend seeds into a spread for bread or crackers.
Just one ounce supplies more than 100 percent of your daily dose of omega-3 fatty acids and about 10 times more lignans (both of which help cut the risk of heart disease) than any other seed or vegetable. Look for milled flaxseed (or grind your own); whole seeds are edible, but your body won’t absorb the nutrients.
Add 2 tablespoons to pancake batter; sprinkle into oatmeal.
“INCA PEANUTS” (SACHA INCHI SEEDS)
Inca peanuts (which do, in fact, taste similar to peanuts) supply essential fats, zinc, copper, iron, and more. Each ounce provides eight grams of protein and is high in the amino acid tryptophan, which studies show may curb appetite and calm mood.
Make a trail mix using fruit and nuts. read more..
Walking matters!Ottawa Public Health’s Associate Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Vera Etches, participated in the Winter Walk to School Day on Feb. 13. The annual Winter Walk to School Day and the partnership between the City of Ottawa, Ottawa-Carleton District School Board, Community Foundation of Ottawa and Heart and Stroke Foundation helps promote sustainable forms of transportation to school - such as walking and cycling - for increased physical activity, improved student and environmental well-being. Ottawa Public Health has worked with community partner Green Communities Canada (GCC) to support the implementation of the School Travel Planning (STP) project in Ottawa schools. STP is a community-based program which applies a process that has been used with success in other cities and countries to increase the number of children and their parents choosing to walk and cycle to and from school.Every February, Winter Walk to School Day is marked by schools and municipalities across Canada and around the globe to raise awareness of the benefits and ease of walking to school, even during winter. The Ottawa project was introduced to ten schools (eight elementary, two secondary) in 2009-2011. In 2011-2013, it will expand to an additional eight elementary and six secondary schools. For more ideas to get you moving, visit ottawa.ca/health read more..
The Daily Pulse: How often you should take a break, plus more of the Health News you need.
Health News Roundup: Frequent Movement Reduces Insulin Levels - Prevention.com
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Taking a break to walk every 20 minutes instead of staying seated helps reduce the body's levels of glucose and insulin after eating, finds a new study in the journal Diabetes Care. read more..
Do they have an endless supply of milk and tuna?thefluffingtonpost:Feline Family Opens Cat-Themed Bed and BreakfastThe Boylans, a family of 10 cats from New Paltz, NY, have finally realized their dream of owning a small bed and breakfast. Their country cottage, called “The Cat Nap,” is just off of Route 32, and it’s a homey abode where every member of the family works to make their guests feel welcome.The highlight is the cat-themed decor. Cat pillows, cat sheets, cat lamps — even cat-shaped waffles every morning. Also, it’s run by a family of cats.
Via peacefullies. read more..
Afternoon Inspiration: Watch how hitting the pavement helped this Famous Musician lead a healthier life.
I'm a Runner: Ben Gibbard | Fitbie
The lead singer of Death Cab for Cutie began running in 2007 to kick some unhealthy habits read more..
Police have arrested a man suspected of hacking into the website of a major British abortion provider, vandalizing it and stealing sensitive data, officials said Friday. read more..
Eating right, exercising regularly, and STILL can't get the needle on the scale to move? Find out if you identify with one of these 7 reasons your diet isn't working.
Weight Loss Tips: Reason Your Diet Isn’t Working - Prevention.com
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Find out why you aren’t losing weight on your diet because you’re hungry, overeating after exercise, drinking Diet Soda, and aren't using technology to lose weight. read more..
Running can be a pain in the butt--literally! Relieve post-run rear-aches with these 4 strengthening stretches.
Relieve Post-Run Butt Pain | Fitbie
These four moves will strengthen your piriformis muscle to help prevent postrun pain in your butt, legs, and spine read more..
Strength train while you strike a pose: This 15-minute Yoga workout incorporates dumbbells to help you tone up!
Pump Up Your Yoga Practice | Fitbie
It's not a sacrilege—you can strength train at the same time you strike a pose. Learn how to perform this workouts and hundreds more with the Exercise and Workout Finder. read more..
"The best exercise is the one you're not doing." The take-home message? To achieve the best results, you need to regularly challenge your body in new ways. Check it out: http://ow.ly/9t51s
The Best New Exercises for Women
Discover the best exercises that you're not doing and then get The Women's Health Big Book of Exercises, which has more than 600 fat-burning... read more..
Need a new pair of walking shoes? Enter our sweeps for a chance to win a free pair.
Prevention's April Shoe Giveaway | Prevention
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Enter for a chance to receive a pair of Prevention magazine's best athletic shoes of 2012 and see the best walking and running shoes at Prevention.com read more..
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Love to run? Ski? Volunteer? Tell us how you make sure to grab pleasure from life, and with your permission, your response may be included in an upcoming issue of Health. (Answers may be edited for brevity and clarity). read more..
(Healthday News) -- Wearing the proper athletic shoes for your sport or exercise can help protect you against discomfort and injury. read more..
