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Archive for June, 2010

Five Healthy Ways to Boost Your Energy

Monday, June 28th, 2010

Women feeling energeticThese days energy is a pricey commodity. It comes in the form of an espresso, a liquid “shot” you can buy at a convenience store, or in a shiny silver can. But what exactly do these products do, are they safe for you and what are healthy alternatives? 

Most “energy drinks” are stimulants made with high concentrations of caffeine and sugar; throw a few vitamins in the blend and advertisers have you believing you’re doing something good for your body. False. That combination, despite giving you a temporary boost, is not always safe, especially during exercise or taken in high doses. According to a study conducted by Johns Hopkins University, some energy drinks contain “as much as 14 cans of Coca-Cola.”And Liz Applegate, a sports nutritionist at the University of California at Davis, says that energy drinks are “a bad idea for athletes.” Furthermore, she states, “They should not be consumed during exercise, [as] they have caffeine and are too concentrated in sugar. That’s going to slow the body’s ability to absorb water.”2 (more…)

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Tips for Safe Exercise at Ages 40, 50 and 60+

Monday, June 21st, 2010

Lady SwimmingWhen I turned 40, I started to notice a change in my ability to perform certain cardio exercises (running or biking, for example). Because I use a heart-rate monitor, it was easier to see that my safe zone had decreased from several years prior. Where once a heart rate of 180 felt comfortable, I soon learned that 170 was my new maximum. I also found out that I tire more quickly and that it takes me longer to warm up. 

As unpleasant as getting older may seem, I think it’s important to respect your age and relearn your limitations. That’s not to say you have to walk instead of run! But it is to say that you need to be mindful of how to exercise safely for your age. So, here are a few tips for your age bracket:  (more…)

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Top-Ten Ways to Lower Your Risk of Diabetes

Monday, June 14th, 2010

In this blog postPeople Walking, we thought we’d discuss diabetes. Not type-1 diabetes, which is an autoimmune disease; but rather, type-2 diabetes, which can be avoided. While not everyone with type-2 diabetes is overweight, obesity and lack of physical activity are two of the most common causes. It seems like a list of two instead of ten is more appropriate: lose weight and exercise. But the truth is, there are other factors to watch out for that also contribute to this debilitating disease:

 1. Lose weight! 

There is no easy way to say this, but if you’re overweight, you need to lose weight. There is zero benefit to being overweight. Health-wise, your risk for diseases increases; it’s usually the first to evidence itself. (more…)

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Take Us to Heart! The Top Five Best Vitamin and Mineral Supplements to Help Prevent Heart Disease

Monday, June 7th, 2010

When I talk about heart disease, I like to mention up front something that many people do not realize: heart disease is mostly preventable. I say “mostly” because there is a small number of risk factors that increase your chances of getting heart disease  that cannot be changed: race, sex, age, genetics and family history. But there is a much larger list of  factors associated with heart disease can be changed. For example:  

  • Quit smoking
  • Limit alcohol intake
  • Manage stress
  • Maintain a healthy weight
  • Exercise routinely
  • Cut back on foods high in saturated and trans fats
  • Eat more vegetables, fruits, whole grains, fiber and fish

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Dieting Stress: Trying to Lose Weight? Here’s How to Cope

Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010

No matter what diet you’re on—Weight Watchers, Atkins, Jenny Craig, Nutrisystem or even a fad diet (is South Beach still around?), the object of the game is to stick to it and be happy about it. I know… easier said than done. I’ve been on a diet for a little over three months and have lost 11 pounds. But I have four more to go. Four little pounds. And it seems like it’s taking forever. I believe I’ve hit the dreaded plateau.

 If you find yourself struggling to get rid of those last few pounds, or if you’re at the beginning of losing 20, 30, 40, even 100 pounds, don’t fret. There are ways to cope and actually enjoy your new adventure.  (more…)

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