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A phone call

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 02:55:00 -0500

I had an unexpected call from my sister last night saying that our mum was having trouble doing ordinary tasks because breathing is proving difficult. Mum hadn't even mentioned there was a problem when we visited recently, which is typical of the 'ol

I can feel my blood pressure

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 19:58:00 -0500

This is a health postI'm getting old. What can I say. And things that should be swinging freely are starting to creak. No not that...minds in the gutter. But as my father likes to say, "getting old is better than the alternative." And the band played

After work we went bike riding for an ho …

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 19:07:31 -0500

After work we went bike riding for an hour and now I am tired ! We saw three deer whilst riding and numerous chipmunks and such. No copperheads LOL ! I think it would be cool to see one provided we don’t surprise one another.

10 Ways to Burn 1 Pound of Body-Fat…vol.2

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 15:03:34 -0500

1 Pound of Fat 1 Pound of lumpy, jiggly, unsightly Fat. 1 Pound of Fat that has been attached to your thighs, butt, love handles or belly for too long. 1 Pound of Fat that you want to be rid of? You have come to the right place. A little while ago, I

Physical Activity for Older Adults at Risk for Alzheimer Disease

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 09:58:00 -0500

Does physical activity delay development of Alzheimer disease and late-life dementia? This new study just released shows that regular exercise is one of the best ways to reduce your risk of dementia and can help slow progression of Alzheimer's. This

Fat Tax In Alabama, Indiana

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 08:18:01 -0500

Something that we haven’t talked about yet—but which others have, of course—is the proposed increase in health insurance costs in Alabama, directed at the overweight. That is, you have one year to get “healthy” and if y

Exercise may help to prevent cognitive decline

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 07:58:00 -0500

Thrice weekly sessions of moderate-intensity exercise may help to ward off cognitive decline in people at risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. ... Continue Reading

News Nugget: Exercise may improve brain function in older adults

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 03:47:59 -0500

Here’s one reason why it’s never too late to start exercising - a new small study from Australia finds brisk walking helps memory problems in seniors. Researchers say the increased blood flow may give a slight boost to the aging brain. Ev

Γυμναστική για καλύτερη μνήμη

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 03:47:11 -0500

Νέα έρευνα του Πανεπιστημίου της Μελβούρνης, που δημοσιέυτηκε στην «Journal of the American Medical Association», αποκάλυψε τα οφέλη της σωματικής άσκησης,

When Training Backfires: Hard Work That’s Too Hard

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 03:06:59 -0500

Great article from the NYTimes. Something to keep in mind when you have a workout plan and strict goals you want to meet. Our bodies need rest in order to be able to see the maximum results from working out. I experienced a weight loss plateu thi

WATER WALKING

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 03:00:16 -0500

Water upon foot is an glorious aerobic practice which browns calories though putting aria upon your joints . It is a good approach to stay in figure if we have been perplexing to redeem from damage or if we have been over a age of 65 . Both H2O

FITNESS STUDY: SAVE 33.6% ON YOUR HEALTH CARE COSTS?

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 00:00:32 -0500

Interested in gripping some-more income in your pockets any month whilst augmenting your health? Over 3, 249 people participated in a not long ago finished "Fit Choices" investigate finished by Medica . They were asked to practice during

cross training

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 22:13:00 -0500

I like to do different stuff as part of my work out. It keeps it from getting old and keeps my muscles "confused" so they can be better built up. Here are a few of my favorite ways to exercise:1.cycle2. swim3. run/jog4. walk5. elliptical machine6. st

Update to “Olympic Athlete Fights Atrial Fibrillation”

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 21:58:42 -0500

I recently wrote Olympic Athlete Nicola Coles Fights Atrial Fibrillation about the New Zealand rower who experienced atrial fibrillation during her final training for Beijing. You may have wondered if Nicola’s afib impacted her during the Olymp

Spanking is a Gateway Abuse

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 20:43:00 -0500

Parents out there still spank, and that's fine. I mean, whatever, who am I to tell you how to raise your kids. They'll just turn out to be sexual deviants, that's all. Anyway, UNC has studied the link between spanking and physical abuse, and they thi

Losing Weight At Home

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 16:36:43 -0500

We're all fatter than ever before. Some people blame this on al Qaeda, others on the dust that falls from burning meteorites and clings to our epidermis, and more still on the natural result of a universe being stretched like a multidimensional chest

11 Steps to Avoiding The BIGGEST Workout Mistake…That Almost Everyone Makes

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 14:38:42 -0500

For the past 19+ years, I have seen people come to the gym in an attempt to get fit, lose weight, gain weight, lower their blood pressure, stave off old age… Most of them stick around for a few months and then gradually disappear. I would esti

A New Blog is Born

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 13:59:07 -0500

This weekend I put together a new blog The Exercise Diaries. The Exercise Diaries focuses on the trials and tribulations, the ups and downs and humor of exercise, as well as health, food, spirituality and fun. Why exercise? Well, I’m a bit

Strengthening Northeast’s link

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 12:37:30 -0500

By Archana Sudheer Gayen A study, called the Law, Liberty and Livelihood project, was conducted recently by think-tanks. It was aimed at documenting the livelihood regulations and entry-level barriers in the informal sector of 63 cities across India.

Mom’s Fitness Camp

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 11:27:22 -0500

I finished off the summer with a visit to my mom’s on Eastern Long Island. I always joke around that I’ve been to Mom’s Fitness Camp, as we eat really healthy and exercise a lot. My mom is very active, especially in the summer. It i