Good news – life expectancy is on the rise New research shows that people with type 2 diabetes are living longer, suggesting that health management strategies developed to prevent potentially deadly complications like heart attack and stroke may be working. A global study of 16 high-income countries, led by researchers at the Baker Heart and…
Focus on positives of the menopause, doctors urge
Researchers point to potential damage of HRT, though critics say many women need medical help THE menopause can set women free, doctors have argued, as they called for an acceptance of the “natural life stage”. Writing in the British Medical Journal (BMJ), the researchers said “medicalising” the menopause by offering hormone replacement therapy (HRT) could…
The secret seven
Seven hours’ shut-eye is the ideal amount of sleep for people of middle age and older to keep the brain functioning well, according to a new research study. University of Cambridge scientists examined data from half a million people and found those enjoying this quantity each night had optimal cognitive performance and good mental health….
Discipline Is The Key To Achievement
Great achievement involves great sacrifice. And great discipline. Anything you strive to achieve in life will require a trade off. If you want to get in great shape, for instance, then you will have to discipline yourself and sacrifice your favorite foods, put more time (perhaps a lot more time) into your workouts, and make…
Build The Perfect Home Gym With Perfect Fitness
Perfect Fitness was founded by former US Navy SEAL Alden Mills. The company is committed to offering advanced product solutions to enable consumers of all fitness levels to unlock their body’s potential. The products are an inexpensive way to create a high quality at-home gym. Specializing in pieces that focus on your own body weight…
3 Reasons Why You Should Eat Superfoods For Weightloss, Improved Health
Although the term ‘superfood’ was coined by marketers you should not dismiss them since they offer plenty of benefits, according to Dr. Perricone and Dr. Oz who were both featured on Oprah’s popular show. Essentially, superfoods are natural, unprocessed foods that are low in calories and high in nutrients. Processed food, on the other hand,…
Mother’s Day Must Haves For Fitness-Minded Moms
Mother’s Day is fast approaching and many are still trying to think of the perfect gift for that special woman. To celebrate Mother’s Day, the Phoenix-area Sport Chalet stores have put together a gift guide for moms who enjoy getting out in Phoenix and being active. Check out a few fitness gifts Mom is sure…
The Importance Of Implementing An Eating Schedule For A Healthier Life Style
The human body needs food to run efficiently, just like a car must be filled with gas in order to work. While it’s ok to fill your car’s tank whenever it is running on empty, the same principle certainly does not apply to humans. Instead, frequent meals scheduled throughout the day are the staples of…
Xtreme Fitness: Pregnant Woman Runs Marathon With Contractions
Setting an example of extreme fitness, pregnant Amber Miller, 27, ran the 26.2-mile-long Bank of America Chicago Marathon on Sunday while enduring contractions. She then gave birth to a healthy baby girl named June at Central DuPage Hospital in Chicago only hours after crossing the finish line. Although the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists…
How To Speed Up Your Fat Loss By Alternating Pilates-Cardio Intervals
Pilates has been proven to be an excellent toning workout for your entire body. Adding cardio intervals to it can help you get a leaner and longer body in half the time since you burn more calories this way. Naturally, you will also increase your flexibility and decrease the risk of injuries since pilates strengthens…
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