“Which is more important for healthy aging: exercises that work the heart and lungs, or muscle- pumping strength training? Both are valuable, of course, but many experts now say strength training may be the key to preventing disability as you age. Declining muscle mass not only undermines your physical strength but also contributes to heart [...]
Read the rest of this entry >>FDA probing nutrition claims on food packages
October 21st, 2009 by admin No comments »“Some nutritionists have questioned whether this information is more marketing-oriented than health-oriented, and judging from some of the labels that we have seen, we think this is a valid concern,” Hamburg said.
Really!!?? Of course it is marketing. Take time and really read the labels. Of course it is always a safe bet to simply choose [...]
Get in Shape or Pay a Price
October 19th, 2009 by admin No comments »The following article was posted on MSNBC but is unavailable at that web address? However, I found this copy on a Blog.
How do you feel about being rewarded or penalized for taking personal responsibility for your health? People get rated for all other types of insurance. Should those of us who take care of ourselves [...]
Breaking A Sweat Reduces Breast Cancer Risk, Says Stroller Strides
October 13th, 2009 by admin No comments »“It’s well-known that it’s good for your waistline, but did you know that exercise can also lower your overall risk for developing cancer? That’s the message Lisa Druxman – founder of Stroller Strides, a program that helps new moms get back in shape after having a baby – wants to convey to area residents during [...]
Read the rest of this entry >>Health Care Costs Driven Significantly Higher By Metabolic Syndrome Risk Factors
September 21st, 2009 by admin No comments »Risk factors for metabolic syndrome, such as obesity,high blood pressure, and elevated blood lipid levels, can increase a person’s healthcare costs nearly 1.6-fold, or about $2,000 per year.
Read the rest of this entry >>Higher Purpose
September 18th, 2009 by admin No comments »by: Bill Muldoon
There is a question that begs to be answered, what motivates people who don’t look like they need to exercise at all, but do exercise regularly and have for quite some time?
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