SELF-CARE CORNER Without vitamin D, your bones may not grow strong at any age. Why? Because for your bones to make the best use of calcium, they need vitamin D, says Robert P. Heaney, MD, researcher and professor in the Osteoporosis Research Center at Creighton University. But did you know that even mild shortages of […]
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BE FIT How far will you need to walk to burn off the calories of some of your favorite state fair foods? University of Nebraska Extension has it all calculated: * Corn dog, large: 4.5 miles * Cotton candy: 1.5 miles * Fried candy bar on a stick: 4.5 miles * Funnel cake, 6-inch diameter:
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BE FIT Finances are one of the biggest reasons people don’t join a gym. A monthly gym membership fee can take a big bite out of a budget, but that doesn’t mean you should throw in the towel on exercise. You can get all of the benefits of exercise at little to no cost with
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HEALTHY EATING Forget cookies. Fruit is now the number-one snack item parents give to children under the age of 6. That’s because leading researchers believe that parents are taking childhood nutrition more seriously. The Produce for Better Health Foundation suggests these top 10 fruit snacks for kids: * Popsicles (freeze fruit juice to make your
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HEALTHY EATING Eating healthy can be confusing. The Internet is full of healthy eating advice – and some of it is conflicting. For starters, ignore these food myths, which could be standing in the way of your healthy eating goals. Myth #1: Health food is expensive and exotic. While some exotic foods are good for
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BE FIT Olympic athletes inspire us with their fierce discipline and natural talent as they smash records, going higher, farther and faster. Their can-do spirit motivates us all to take on new challenges. Whether your goal is to complete your first marathon or improve your golf game, there are lessons to be learned from the
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HEALTHY EATING Carbohydrates (or carbs) are one of the main types of nutrients in our diets. Fats and protein are other nutrients. Carbs with a simple chemical structure are called sugars. Sugars are found naturally in foods such as fruits, vegetables, and milk products. They’re also added to many foods and drinks. Complex carbs, such
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WELL-BEING Do you want to lose weight, quit smoking, eat healthier, get fit, manage stress, drink less alcohol? First, ask yourself: Are you ready to change? Meg Baker, director of Employee Wellness at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, says while the focus on self-improvement is good, you must be ready to make a change
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HEALTHY EATING Eat a breakfast sandwich and your body will be feeling the ill effects well before lunch-now that’s fast food! High-fat diets are associated with developing atherosclerosis (narrowing of the arteries) over a lifetime. But how quickly can damage start? Just one day of eating a fat-laden breakfast sandwich of processed cheese and meat
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BE FIT Some people swear by a 6 a.m. run each day. Others are night-owls and hit the gym after dinner. Still others might go to a yoga class on their lunch hour. When is the right time of day to work out? Experts say there is no big difference in the time of day
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