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Fit Over 50 Entry Information 2/2/12
We don’t have a simple definition, but it’s something we know when we see it. We have assembled a crack panel of experts to help us out. If you think you are someone we …
Running and beer: Is it a good idea after a race? 1/23/12
Katie Murtha, registered dietitian and board certified specialist in sports dietetics, recently ran the Detroit Marathon. Light beer was offered at the stops and in the beer tent at the end of the course. “When I saw that it was beer at the stops, I thought: How disgusting.”
The beer phenomenon at races has exploded, Murtha …
The best beverages for kids 1/23/12
Flavored water, 100% juice, juice drinks, flavored milk, soda, energy drinks—even coffee. As these beverages are marketed to kids, consumption rises. How do these beverages affect children’s health and which are the best choices?
Kids 2-19 years of age are drinking up to 15 perecent of their daily calories from sugar-sweetened beverages, and that number has …
Six ways you could be sabotaging your New Year’s resolutions! 1/23/12
Congratulations! You’ve resolved to make some healthy changes in your diet and fitness but now that it’s February your motivation is starting to wane a bit. Maybe you’re feeling a little disappointed in your efforts. Your weight isn’t coming off as fast as you like and its a struggle to find time to workout. Before …
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 …
Crush Calories: Even during the holidays! 11/28/11
Yes, I do know December is a cornucopia of sugar cookies, pies, candy and festive cocktails so you’re probably not too concerned with cutting calories or spending more time exercising this month. But when January comes and you’re still nursing a fat and sugar hangover you’ll thank me. Truth is, we’re all likely to indulge …
Banish the winter blues 11/28/11
Do the cold, dark days of winter make you want to hole up and hibernate? You’re not alone! The “winter blues”—low energy and lack of motivation—is normal and can be attributed to the lower light intensity and lower temperatures of northern locales.
Try these tips to brighten your mood and spark your energy.
Lighten up: To counter …
Why I like CrossFit 11/28/11
CrossFit is a conditioning program that mixes Olympic weightlifting, powerlifting, calisthenics, gymnastics, sprints, plyometrics, and a few hard-to-categorize exercises like rope climbing. Most of the workouts are measured by how fast you finish a workout, how much can you lift, or how many reps you accumulated over a given time.
Its unique approach to training has …
Is your kitchen making you sick? 10/25/11
Those flu-like symptoms may be the result of contaminated food from your very own kitchen. That’s right: Foodborne illnesses occur three times more often from food prepared in private homes than from commercially-prepared food.
The causes of foodborne illness are often due to improper storage, unsafe food handling, lack of cleanliness and poor refrigerator maintenance. The …
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