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Setting reachable goals could help propel you to a happy new year of health and fitness 1/5/12
It’s January. Time to follow through on the New Year’s resolution to live a healthier life. And if started now, think how much better summer will be!
For Healthy & Fit Magazine January means the 2012 Gym Guide will be featured, listing area gyms and fitness facilities. For myself, and my staff at State of Fitness …
First Aid and CPR course offered at Hayes Green Beach 1/4/12
Learn the skills needed to offer emergency first aid in the event someone close to you has a heart attack, stroke or is choking, or if someone is injured or falls suddenly ill. Classes are scheduled for two Saturdays in January at Hayes Green Beach Memorial Hospital.
Every year more than 480,000 American adults die of …
Cut the Slack and Stick To Healthy New Year’s Resolutions 1/3/12
Yes, the new year is upon us and we are already venturing to the gym every day, drinking lots of water, and getting into our annual eating healthy regime. So easily, we stray from our goals and lose focus and motivation to continue on with our newfound healthy habits. Fitness expert and creator and owner …
Milk’s post-workout profile: It can help endurance athletes refuel for peak performance 12/22/11
Will consuming certain foods or beverages after workouts make a difference in terms of athletic performance? That depends on what type of workouts you do.
If you exercise 3-4 times a week, there’s no need to worry about a post-exercise eating plan because there’s plenty of time to refuel before your next workout.
If, however, you’re a …
Want to be happier? Show off your pearly whites 12/22/11
Q: Now that I’m proud of my teeth, I smile more and I think I’m actually a happier person. How is that possible?
A: That’s awesome, and somewhat predictable….here’s why. Studies have shown that just engaging the smile muscles (especially zygomatic major) causes us to release positive endorphins. It turns out that even faking …
Study finds knee pain common in older women 12/17/11
New research shows 63% of women age 50 and older reported persistent, incident, or intermittent knee pain during a 12-year study period. Predictors for persistent pain included higher body mass index (BMI), previous knee injury, and radiographic osteoarthritis (OA). Details of this longitudinal study are available in Arthritis & Rheumatism, a journal published by Wiley-Blackwell …
How to eat healthy on the run 12/16/11
As the New Year is ushered in, millions of people will make resolutions to eat better and lose weight. In our fast-paced society, it is important to place an emphasis on eating healthy while on the run, in order to be successful at those goals. Recent research reported by the United States Department of Agriculture …
How to get through the holiday while grieving 12/13/11
Each year, more than two million men, women, and children die in the United States, leaving behind loved ones who mourn them. The holidays are often the most difficult time of the year for people who are grieving.
“If the grief is fresh, holiday cheer can seem like an affront and celebrations may underscore how alone …
Controlling portions when dining out is key to healthy living 12/12/11
Experts agree that controlling the portion size of your meals is an important thing when it comes to working on or maintaining an ideal body composition. This takes a little effort at home but can easily be accomplished when you are planning and preparing your own meals. But according to leading diet and nutrition experts, …
Bring joy and peace back to the holidays…really! 12/9/11
The holiday season is here, and if you’re like most people, you’re dealing with a snowstorm of not-so-joyful feelings. First, you have the stress of buying a vast array of gifts and juggling an over-packed schedule. You have obligatory family visits, which may carry their own emotional baggage. And if someone you love has recently …
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