A few simple fitness tips can help the sedentary get the jump start they need. That’s according to exercise researcher William D. McArdle in “Middle-Age Spread,” a report from the Medical…
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A few simple fitness tips can help the sedentary get the jump start they need. That’s according to exercise researcher William D. McArdle in “Middle-Age Spread,” a report from the Medical…
Even moderate weight loss means a major reduction in risk factors for some chronic diseases. Among the morbidly obese (150 to 200 percent overweight), moderate weight loss can mean a 20…
It depends on the individual. Those of us who enjoy an “all-you-can-eat” buffet can attest not only do we tend to eat more food, but we also eat more quickly. The…
In your body, there are three kinds of fat. The most familiar is body fat. When was the last time you cooked chicken? Remember those yellow globules of fat you removed…
Get hip! Several studies have indicated that a high waist-to-hip ratio is significantly associated with stroke, coronary artery disease and other causes of premature death. Women characteristically retain more fat around…
The scale can be helpful for those monitoring poundages. Nevertheless, the scale won’t tell you how fat you are or how good you look. Did you ever notice that wherever there’s…
After the common cold and headache, the most frequent cause of worker absence are neck and backaches. These disabilities affect four out of five adults at some point in their working…
The National Center for Health Statistics reports that approximately 21 percent of women weight train two or more times per week. When done safely, weight training offers a variety of health…
Besides improving the taste of certain meals, garlic appears to be a healthy addition to your diet. Evidence suggests eating garlic may help prevent heart disease.1 Studies show it may strengthen the immune…
Health enthusiasts have told us that sometimes that abstaining from alcohol in a social setting is difficult. Sometimes not drinking seems boring, they tell us, particularly when entertaining or socializing. So,…
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