The Fight Against Childhood Obesity Enters the School Cafeteria Love or hate the idea of another no-nonsense Brit telling Americans how it’s done—this time telling cafeteria workers how to prepare a healthy school lunch—the ABC reality series “Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution” hits on a point of no denial: Americans’ poor eating habits and lack of…
Details3 Mood-Boosting Secrets for Better Health Looking for ways to brighten your mood — that won’t mess with your health? You’re in luck. Whether you’re feeling a little blue or worried, stressed-out or snarly, there are plenty of ways to perk up without wrecking your body — or robbing your piggy-bank. And practicing positive pick-me-ups…
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Staying Fit with Lung Conditions Years ago, people with lung conditions were advised to take it easy, and sit out of strenuous activities. Thanks to medical research, those days are over. It’s established that regular exercise is beneficial for people with lung disease. Staying active and fit can help you breathe easier and do more…
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Exercise Myths and Facts Exercise Myths and Facts are very prevalent in a young industry like fitness. There has been plenty of time for myths and misconceptions about exercise to develop over the past few decades. Originally strength training was avoided by many athletes and coaches. In fact, there were many college football and basketball coaches…
DetailsSuccessful Weight Control Eating less, or cutting back on fat in your diet, won’t keep the weight off. What you really need to do is strike a good balance between the number of calories you consume and the number you burn. And the only way to do that is to exercise. Don’t groan! By exercising, you…
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Exercise and Body Types What body type are you? I read this article on the different body types. I had some very good points. I believe that most of us can fall under more then one of the three body types (Endomorph, Mesomorph or Ectomorph). The article made one very good point! That when it comes…
DetailsHealthy Hydration Water is one of the most essential components of the human body. Water regulates the body’s temperature, cushions and protects vital organs and aids the digestive system. Water not only composes 75% of all muscle tissue and about 10% of fatty tissue, but it also acts within each cell to transport nutrients and…
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The Value of Fruits and Vegetables We all have childhood memories of our parents telling us to eat our vegetables before we could be excused from the table—and then trying to hide our Brussels sprouts under the napkin or feed them to the dog. This is sometimes a constant battle with children and even adults.…
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Some Exercise History Ok, so we now know what exercise is, how did it all start? When did we discover that purposely making our bodies’ stronger would result in healthier, easier, living? Here is some exercise history. Milo of Croton. Milo carried a newborn calf around his farm everyday. As the calf grew into an…
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