BE FIT How are those resolutions going about now? You can make a renewed commitment to yourself and your health anytime. Here’s advice from Life Time Fitness to move forward: *Create a vision statement.Make your resolution a commitment and create a vision statement that projects clear personal investment and connects directly to your happiness and […]
BE FIT If going to the gym makes you nervous, you’re not alone. Many people feel uncomfortable going to a new place with new people. But, if you find ways to deal with these fears, you could end up with a healthy habit that makes you feel great! Fear #1: I don’t know how to
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HEALTHY EATING Most U.S. food companies stamp lot codes and/or expiration dates on their products. But what do all these numbers really mean? The Institute of Food Technologists offers these answers. There are two types of codes: 1.Lot Code:When manufacturers produce a product, they do so in batches. Each batch is given a unique series
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HEALTHY EATING Try this toast with a tall glass of fat-free milk. Did you know that cinnamon is a sweet spice that comes from a tropical evergreen tree? You may add up to 1 teaspoon in this recipe if you like this unique spice. Ingredients: 2 large eggs 2 Tbsp nonfat milk 1/2 tsp ground
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HEALTHY EATING A small study found that women with polycystic ovary syndrome who took low-cost daily 1,500-milligram cinnamon supplements had about twice the menstrual cycles over a six-month period compared to women with PCOS who were given a placebo. Having regular menstrual cycles increases the likelihood of pregnancy. Researchers from Columbia University Medical Center in
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BE FIT Short sprints might boost your fitness by significant levels in just 2 weeks. Really short sprints-like 6 seconds. Researchers at Abertay University in Scotland have claimed that people can improve their fitness levels with just small amounts of exercise. Participants were asked to cycle all out for 6 seconds then rest for one
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MEDICAL NEWS People who smoke just a few cigarettes a day are exposed to the same serious health risks as heavier smokers, breaking a common myth that social or casual smoking is somehow safe or that they can easily quit. Casual smokers who smoke between 1 and 4 cigarettes a day, are tripling their risk
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HEALTHY EATING Food cravings can be hard to ignore. Many people find they want to eat healthier, but simply can’t get over their cravings for unhealthy foods. There are ways to overcome food cravings and change them into good habits. It takes time and practice, but it’s well worth the effort. Everyone has setbacks when
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HEALTHY EATING Chocolate milk may be the best-kept secret for making sure kids get the calcium they need every day. Contrary to popular myths, chocolate milk is nutrient-rich, adds only a few more calories and not much caffeine, and is kids’ number-one flavor pick. Kids have a limited time to build up their “bone bank.”
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HEALTHY EATING For many years, people thought they should avoid fats to be healthy. But the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics says eating the right kinds of fat is good for you, and may even be good for your heart. Nut butters can be a healthy way to get some of these fats. But with
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