BE FIT The more you age, the more you need exercise to stay independent and healthy, said Dr. Keith Veselik, director of primary care at Loyola University Health System. “Around age 35 is when our muscle mass and resting metabolism starts to decrease. When this happens our bodies require more, not less exercise to manage […]
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BE FIT If you’re lifting weights or doing push-ups, you must want strong muscles, right? Actually, weight-training exercises, sometimes called resistance exercises, are great for your bones too. Men and women of any age can benefit from the bone-building effects of strength training. It’s especially important as we get older, when bones tend to get
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BE FIT Regular exercise offers many health benefits. You may already know it helps you stay strong and healthy, and can help you lose weight. It can also help prevent heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, and other diseases. But exercise is doing good for another vital organ in your body: your brain. Studies are now showing
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BE FIT A recent study from the National Cancer Institute and the American Cancer Society says the most active people have a lower risk of getting 13 different types of cancers. The study said the most active people saw the most benefit, but even moderate exercise (150 minutes per week) was still very helpful. Examples
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BE FIT Don’t let gym memberships, personal training fees, or the cost of the latest exercise gadget weigh you down. Exercise is about moving, stretching, lifting, bending, breathing – things you can easily do at home. Or simply walk – around the block, at a mall, or on a local school’s track. Get started Start
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BE FIT Exercising outdoors is a great way to get some fresh air and improve your health. But on the hottest days of the summer, be sure you don’t overdo it. Heat stroke can happen to anyone, even trained athletes, and can be life-threatening. How it happens Being out in hot temperatures, especially while exercising
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BE FIT Losing weight isn’t easy – and that’s only one part of the battle. After you’ve lost excess pounds, it can be hard to keep them off. Many people experience weight regain, which means they gain back some or all of the weight they worked so hard to lose. But why does this happen?
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HEALTHY EATING The harvest bounty should end up on your dinner table. Stacy Kennedy, a senior nutritionist at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, says many fruits and vegetables are at their nutritional peak in the fall so it’s a great time to incorporate them into a healthy diet. Kennedy shares the ABC’s of fall foods:
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HEALTHY EATING Perhaps the days of watermelon and cucumbers are behind us for now, but fall has plenty of delicious in-season veggies and fruits to offer. Eating what’s “in season” often means you can get food that’s fresher, more nutritious, and costs less. Check out the grocery store or farmer’s market for some of these
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HEALTHY EATING Eating and socializing go hand in hand. Throughout human history, people have gathered together to eat. Some research has shown that when people are in a group, they tend to eat larger meals and more calories. As a result, it can be hard to stick with your healthy eating plans when you’re at
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