Category Archives: Fitness

Fun Activities Keep Kids Moving and Healthy

Posted on November 3, 2011 by Kathy

Keeping kids at a healthy weight involves a little creativity. After all, parents can’t simply drop their sons and daughters off at the local gym. Masking fitness as fun activities can help make children more enthusiastic about fitness. The Centers … Continue reading →

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Fitness on a Shoestring

Posted on October 1, 2011 by Kathy

Are you feeling out of shape but can’t afford those expensive home gyms or a fitness center membership? Fortunately, it’s easy and pretty inexpensive to be toned, build muscle or lose weight with some simple strategies and useful items from … Continue reading →

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Wellness is Prevention Plus

Posted on September 19, 2011 by Kathy

We used to hear a lot about preventive medicine. Today we talk about wellness. Is there a difference? There is! Wellness is prevention with attitude. Wellness is an attitude that loves life, takes joy in health, and focuses pleasures of … Continue reading →

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Small Steps Against Stroke

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Kathy

Stroke is the leading cause of serious, long-term disability in the United States, says the Internet Stroke Center. It is also the third leading cause of death. Preventing stroke can mean saving lives. A recent study of 40,000 women ages … Continue reading →

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Fight Memory Loss With Your Feet

Posted on September 10, 2011 by Kathy

Put your keys down only to forget where you set them? Take more walks. Juat 40 minutes 3 days a week can help prevent and even reverse memory loss and other effects of aging. That’s because moderate exercise increases BDNF, … Continue reading →

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Study: 15 Minutes Exercise Enough For Benefit

Posted on September 5, 2011 by Kathy

Don’t despair if you can’t fit in the recommended 30 minutes of daily exercise. Growing evidence suggests that even half that much can help. It’s still no excuse to slack off. Regular exercise strengthens muscles, reduces the risk of some … Continue reading →

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Sudden Death & “Low Risk” Lifestyle

Posted on September 3, 2011 by Kathy

Sudden cardiac death which occurs when the heart stops beating, accounts for half of all heart disease deaths. (The other half, myocardial infarctions, occurs when blood flow to the heart muscle gets blocked.) Doctors can lower the risk of cardiac … Continue reading →

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5 Simple Steps For Fall Wellness

Posted on September 1, 2011 by Kathy

1. Rake those leaves! You’ll enjoy the crisp weather and burn up to 300 calories per hour. 2. Roast pumpkin seeds Scoop the seeds out of a fresh pumpkin, rinse them in water and roast in a baking pan at … Continue reading →

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Food On The Job Middle Management

Posted on August 30, 2011 by Kathy

Rise and shine! Make breakfast a No. 1 priorty. It can boost your energy for the day ahead. And, it may make you less likely to overeat later. From fast-food lunches to co-worker birthday cakes, working for a living can … Continue reading →

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Just Duo It! Join Forces For Fitness And Fun

Posted on August 29, 2011 by Kathy

Pairing up with a pal can be a fantastic motivator when it comes to being, and staying, active. With a buddy beside you on a trail or treadmill, workouts have a way of seeming more like play. You’re not just … Continue reading →

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