by Amy Norton, Last updated February 07, 2012
When it comes to heart health, you don't have to be a perfect specimen to protect your ticker. Maintenance is sometime enough.
More...I’ve been watching the war of words concerning the image of Ronald McDonald, the iconic face behind the McDonald’s fast food chain. Much like the Marlboro Man, he may very well fall by the wayside and become a small piece of America’s past.
Today we should pause and reflect on the survival of our planet; what we as an industrialized society have done to damage it and what we can do to repair it so that future generations can prosper as we have.
Here are several more exercises that you can add to your regime to help recover your pre-pregnant body. As stated in our previous installment, just because you are 8 weeks post-partum may not necessarily mean you are ready for this workout plan.
Resistance bands are an overlooked prop that can be incredibly useful. It’s easy for most of us to perform a good stretch or two with the resistance bands, but many are not as readily aware of the many strength-building and challenge elements that these tools can add to our normal Pilates routine.
Use the information in this installment to better parent your kids or to be an advocate in their school. Pass it on to other families who may be struggling with obesity. Remember, knowledge is power!
Trivia is defined as “insignificant information.” This may be true if the subject is, say, Little Known Facts About “American Idol.” But when the information has the potential to spark a child’s interest in health and the human body, it’s very significant, indeed.
Learn about natural medicines, homeopathic remedies and alternative therapies that can help broken bones mend faster.
The oil from Evening Primrose seeds has been found useful for everything from eczema and osteoporosis to PMS.
by Lisa Corsello, Last updated January 30, 2012
Do you know how to build your own workout? Learn the formula for a personalized (and efficient) workout from fitness instructor Lisa Corsello.
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by Lisa Corsello, Last updated January 27, 2012
Headed to the gym? Check out our top ten multitasking exercises to get a full body workout in less time.
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by Andrew M. Seaman, Last updated January 27, 2012
How long will young athletes need to recover from soccer accidents? A new study examines the details.
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by Frederik Joelving, Last updated January 26, 2012
A new study shows that exercise can help chronically ill patients fight off the blues, fatigue, anxiety and more.
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by Lisa Corsello, Last updated January 16, 2012
Want to mix up your fitness routine? Here are ten reasons to rethink your workout and join the crowd!
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by Gene Emery, Last updated January 14, 2012
More people are running long distance races than they were 10 years ago, but training won't make you the picture of health. Learn about the potential dangers on the road.
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by Dorene Internicola , Last updated January 09, 2012
Pump it up! Experts say that before you worry about calories burned, train your heart. Training within your heart rate zone will help build a strong foundation for a fit body and a fit heart.
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by Genevra Pittman, Last updated January 04, 2012
Kids who exercise mark do better in school. Learn more about new research connecting academic performance and exercise.
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by Dorene Internicola, Last updated January 04, 2012
In the transition from mom's house to college, young adults often leave fitness behind.
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by Andrew M. Seaman, Last updated January 03, 2012
Add to the benefits of yoga: a consistent practice helps breast cancer survivors fight off chronic fatigue.
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by Amy Norton, Last updated December 29, 2011
A new clinical trial found that pregnant women who exercised regularly during the second half of their pregnancies did not lower their odds of developing pregnancy-related diabetes.
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by Amy Norton, Last updated December 28, 2011
Children in poor urban neighborhoods need more chances for old-fashioned playtime in their daily lives, says a new report from the American Academy of Pediatrics.
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by Jennifer Gianni, Last updated December 03, 2011
Keeping our spines perfectly balanced with Pilates strength and flexibility exercises will aid in preventing back pain, and make for better posture.
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by Lynn Walbrecht, Last updated November 30, 2011
During their last week on the Ranch, The Biggest Loser competitors get their long-awaited makeovers after competing in the ritual of carrying their shed weight up a steep hill in a competition worth almost guaranteed inclusion in the final four.
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by Glenn Argenbright, Last updated November 23, 2011
The holiday will bring three great games, but will be tempered by injuries heading into the race for the Super Bowl. QBs like Cutler, Schaub, Vick and Hasselback are suffering, as are WRs Johnson, Jackson and Jones and RBs Peterson, Best and McFadden.
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