It doesn’t matter if you go running every morning, or you’re a regular at the gym. If you spend most of the rest of the day sitting — in your car, your office chair, on your sofa at home — you are putting yourself at increased risk of obesity, diabetes, heart disease, a variety of [...] Friday, February 19, 2010 Quit smoking reason #1: Reduce your risk of lung cancer
Lung cancer accounts for 26 percent of cancer deaths among women reports the Lung Cancer Alliance. Just 50 years ago, lung cancer accounted for only three percent. Though smoking is not the only cause of lung cancer, it can greatly increase your risk of developing this [...] Tuesday, September 15, 2009 Diet Soda is seen as an innocuous, harmless beverage that can’t possibly cause any harm to their waistline since it doesn’t have any calories. Think again.
Research published this summer in the medical journal Circulation shows that people who drink more than one soda a day — whether it’s regular or diet — have an almost [...] Friday, July 31, 2009 Health News
Muscle Weakness, Fatigue and Heart Problems — Drinking too much cola can increase the risk of a muscle problem called hypokalemia, experts warn.
In people with hypokalemia, a drop in blood potassium levels results in problems with vital muscle functions. Symptoms can range from mild weakness to serious paralysis, say Greek researchers who conducted a [...] Thursday, July 9, 2009 Health News
by Jeannine Stein
Hey, swimmers, don’t limit yourself to lanes, the aquatic version of a hamster wheel. And landlubbers, give up the notion that strength training and cardio are best done on terra firma.
Aqua aerobics, or aquatic fitness, is no longer the domain of people recovering from injuries, trying to exercise despite limited abilities or [...] Thursday, June 25, 2009 Health News
By now, it is a familiar litany. Study after study suggests that alcohol in moderation may promote heart health and even ward off diabetes and dementia. The evidence is so plentiful that some experts consider moderate drinking — about one drink a day for women, about two for men — a central component of [...] Thursday, June 18, 2009 Health News
By Dr Rubaiul Murshed
A recent study estimates that eating eggs is not that dangerous for heart disease. In contrast, physical inactivity and daily lifestyle (like overweight, unhealthy diet and smoking) are most important factors.
Our communities know that ‘eggs’ are high in cholesterol, and a diet high in cholesterol can contribute to elevated blood cholesterol [...] Tuesday, June 16, 2009 Health News
By Irwan Lee
A study by the Stanford University School of Medicine in 1984 lead by James Fries, MD and his team of research colleagues enlisted 538 runners, all at the age of 50 and above, and a similar group of non-runners shows that running reduce the risk not only of heart disease, but also [...] Thursday, June 4, 2009 Obesity Rarely Exist In Animal Lives in Nature
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By Yuri Elkaim, BPHE, CK, RHN
Have you ever noticed that obesity does not exist in nature?
All animals are perfect for their role and purpose in this world.
Can you imagine an overweight gazelle trying to outrun a lion?
I don’t think so. Might as well serve the gazelle to [...] Thursday, June 4, 2009 Why Weight Lifting Delivers Top Health Benefits
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By Vince DelMonte
While some individuals are strictly interested in obtaining muscle for aesthetics, for most people, this isn’t an interest. Instead, you’re more interested in knowing what health benefits weight lifting will have for you…
Far too many people overlook the many health and fitness benefits [...]

Tag Archive | "heart disease"
Beware of your chair - It’s killing you
Quit Smoking For Your Health
Diet Soda Makes You Fat
Muscle Weakness, Fatigue and Heart Problems Caused By Too Much Drinking Cola
Cardio Exercise And Arthritis Relief With Aqua Aerobics
Alcohol Good For Your Health - Scientist Are Not Sure?
Egg - Dangerous For Heart Disease?
Slow the Aging Process by Running, So Run For Your Life!
Obesity Rarely Exist In Animal Lives in Nature
Why Weight Lifting Delivers Top Health Benefits
Friday, May 21, 2010
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