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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WELL-BEING Bad habits may be hard to change, but it can be done. Smoking, for example, can be stopped. So can alcohol abuse. If you could only … but why don’t you? Scientists at the NIH study what happens in your brain as habits form. They come about through repetition. Brushing your teeth in the
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BE FIT “A strong core is key to good posture and for doing most day-to-day activities with ease, such as getting in or out of a car, walking up and down stairs, or reaching for a book from a shelf,” said Michelle Miller, an exercise physiologist at Indiana University. Weak core muscles can result in
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HEALTHY EATING Ingredients 2-3/4cups butternut squash, cubed 1 teaspoon vegetable oil 1 onion (small, chopped) 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 1/4 cup water 2 cans black beans (16 ounces each, rinsed and drained) 1/2 teaspoon oregano Directions 1. Heat the squash in the microwave on high heat for 1-2 minutes. This
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HEALTHY EATING Did you know the average supermarket produce travels about 2,000 miles to your neighborhood grocery store? Farmers’ market produce travels less than 50 miles, according to University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension experts who offer these buying and storing tips: *Go right home from the market.Foods will decline in quality, and perishable foods such as
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BE FIT Aerobic exercise, not weight training, is your best bet when it comes to saying goodbye to that dreaded belly fat, a new study finds. This isn’t the fat that lies just under your skin and causes the unsightly muffin top. Belly or abdominal fat-known as visceral fat and liver fat-is located deep within
BE FIT If you think swimming pools are just for summer fun, think again. Winter is a great time to take advantage of an indoor pool to get some low-impact exercise. Exercising in water offers many benefits no matter what the season. Try it this winter because: * It’s low impact, so it’s easy on
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BE FIT Exercise is one of the best things you can do for your health. It reduces your risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and some types of cancer. It can also improve your mental well-being and increase your energy. So why don’t more people do it? A variety of things can come between
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BE FIT The best exercise for anyone with diabetes may be a notch above a casual walk, according to Jamie Cooper, assistant professor of nutritional sciences at Texas Tech University. “A person should exercise to the point when they’re breathing a little bit harder and sweating a little bit-then they know they’re working more intensely,”
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