Here is the Harvard medical school guide to the best diet: 1. Eat variety of foods. Since no single food is perfect, you need a balanced mix of foods to get all the nutrients you need. 2. Eat more vegetable products and fewer animal products. 3. Eat more fresh and homemade foods and fewer processed […]
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Osteoporosis – six common myths
Here are the myths – and facts about osteoporosis, by Liselle Douyon, M.D.: Myth: Osteoporosis is a normal part of the aging process. Fact: While it is completely normal to lose bone density while you age, that does not mean you can’t have good bone strength. Osteoporosis is a disease and can be prevented with […]
Speed up to loose weight
Higher intensity in your workout can help you loose weight faster and achieve better fitness level: Canadian researchers reported that just two weeks of interval training boosted women’s ability to burn fat during exercise by 36 percent Levels of human growth hormone – which assists in building muscle and eliminating fat – skyrocketed 530 percent […]
My work out system
Here is my super efficient workout system: Day 1- Resistance workout Day 2- Cardio- long slow distance Day 3- Cardio- Interval training Day 4- Resistance workout Day 5- Cardio- long slow distance Day 6- Cardio- Interval training Start all over again with day 1. Day 1 All body resistance workout – consisted of 90 percent […]
The cost of inactivity – muscles
It happens earlier in women than in men, but in both genders muscle starts to wither away if it’s not used. University of Maryland’s Ben Hurley and Coopers Institute’s Steven Blair point about muscle mass loss and inactivity: Muscle atrophy for people with average activity levels starts at age 40 for women and in the […]
Stop high blood pressure – before it starts
High blood pressure comes with a warning. It’s called pre-hypertension, and it’s easy to detect. All it takes is blood pressure cuff like the one at your local drug store, or your doctor’s office. You can even buy one to use at home. If your pressure reading has a top number that’s between 120-139, or […]
Tips for walkers
Fitness walking, which basically means walking regularly, is an excellent fitness routine. Here are some tips for walkers: Keep your shoulders down and your back straight Bend both elbows to 90-degree angles Pump your arms front to back as you walk. (This may sound obvious, but some people try to keep their arms still while […]
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