October 30, 2013 Senior Health
Alzheimer’s disease, where the patient loses his memory at a progressive rate, is a disease that affects over five million Americans, notes the Alzheimer’s Association. The Association also points to emerging science that proves brain health is largely connected to…
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Treadmills are an effective way to burn calories and tone your lower body at the gym or in your home. If you are new to working out, you may be intimidated by the idea of beginning a running program and…
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October 30, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
According to the National Institutes of Health, to lose 1 lb. a week, it requires consuming 3,500 fewer calories a week. Additionally, burning off 3,500 calories a week will cut another 1 lb. If you can eat 500 fewer calories…
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Weight machines use a system of pulleys and levers to help individuals target specific muscle groups for an effective workout. Weight machines are a great alternative to free weights, and come in all different shapes and sizes. Weight machines are…
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1. Slow Down With so much to do to prepare for baby, depression is normal as stress levels increase. Resisting the urge to be perfect and have everything in place can help. Remember, your body is going through enormous changes….
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Weight training is necessary for top swimming performance. It also helps prevent injuries, according to Dave Salo in “Complete Conditioning for Swimming.” Such training needs to focus on the movements that propel you through the water as you swim, such…
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Athletes most often rely on plyometric drills to help improve the vertical leap, but adding some weight training drills will further improve jumping power. Weight training can help improve your muscular endurance as well as your muscular strength, which enhances…
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1. Drink More Water One of the best ways to get rid of the pain and burning that comes along with a bladder or urinary tract infection is to drink a great deal of water. The more water you drink,…
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Obtaining a flat abdomen is a common but challenging fitness goal. Abdominal sculpting is an art and a science, which requires patience, perseverance and strategy. Well-designed abdominal workouts are potentially effective, when performed in good form. Keep realistic goals. While…
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Effective communication spills over into many facets of family life. For example, the way you communicate with your children helps teach them how to communicate with others, according to William Sears, M.D., of the Ask Dr. Sears website. Communication skills…
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Your hamstrings, the muscles that run along the back of your thighs, are responsible for extension of the hip joint. A lifestyle with hours and hours of sitting down can leave your hamstrings weak and under-worked, leading to postural imbalances…
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October 30, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Brown spots on the skin can be caused by excess sweat, oil, or too much time exposed to the sun. If your skin is in the sun for too long, UV rays damage the collagen and elastin inside your skin….
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Any type of exercise requires attention to detail in form, positioning and function, and that’s especially true of weight lifting and weight training. Understanding proper safety procedures in a weight room at the local gym or in a home environment…
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October 30, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
A shining, healthy head of hair is something that many women desire. You can achieve this goal by using natural remedies that involve consuming certain vitamins known for having the capability of improving your hair health. Use these vitamins on…
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October 30, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
As you age, your body performs cell production and cell processes at a slower rate than usual. Hair that falls out takes longer to return. Skin that once lasted hours in the sun now burns easily. Similarly, the melanocytes, or…
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Strength training with a resistance band allows you to provide resistance in multiple directions to work your muscles from a range of angles during your workouts. Working with resistance bands also allows you to easily adjust resistance in the middle…
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Swimming is an exercise whose benefits you can maximize whether you are jumping in to get in shape or for competition. Use both in-water workouts and out-of-water workouts for the best effect, advises Dave Salo in “Complete Conditioning for Swimming.”…
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Overview Cycling is an excellent form of exercise because it works large muscle groups without the pounding you get from running. Bicycles are such an efficient form of transportation, however, that you may find that you have to pedal harder…
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October 30, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
The Atkins diet is a high-protein, low-carbohydrate diet. It emphasizes eating high-fat and high-protein foods while restricting fruits, vegetables, grains and dairy products. It progresses from very restrictive carbohydrate intake of fewer than 20g daily during the initial phase, 40g…
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Choosing the proper sequence of exercises in a Pilates core workout is often the subject of lively debate. Those who follow the traditional Pilates method begin with “the hundred” exercise, which involves raising your extended legs to a 45-degree angle,…
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1. Choose Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables to help detox your body, because they aid in the elimination process. Whatever your body doesn’t need or can’t digest, it gets rid of. Many fruits, including…
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Overview Reiki is a form of spiritual healing that utilizes the energy of the practitioner to affect healing, report specialists at the International Association of Reiki Professionals. Reiki is not massage and typically does not rely on any pressure applications,…
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The stability exercise ball promotes core muscle involvement during exercise. By sitting or balancing on a stability ball, users can work multiple muscle groups simultaneously. When a person sits on the ball, the muscles of the core (any muscle connected…
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October 30, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
A high carb, low-fat diet emphasizes foods like vegetables, fruits and grains while reducing fat to below 30 percent of total daily calories. Very low-fat diets, according to Everydiet.org, are diets that restrict fats even more—to less than 19 percent…
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October 30, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
With a few tweaks to your eating and exercise habits, you can rev up your metabolism and burn more calories around the clock. Your basal metabolic rate (BMR) is the number of calories your body burns just to stay alive….
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October 30, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
According to the National Library of Medicine (NLM), more than 20 million people in the United States suffer from depression. Although some cases of depression require medical intervention, there are many lifestyle and home remedies that can help resolve this…
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Overview Batting practice helps hitters improve their craft. One of the ways a hitter can groove his swing is to swing in a batting cage. A live pitcher may tire out after throwing to three or four batters, but a…
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October 30, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Overview The human body uses sodium to absorb nutrients, control muscle contractions, send nerve impulses and maintain a normal balance of water and minerals. Because the body needs sodium to survive, following a no-sodium diet would be deadly. For those…
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Overview The legs contain four major muscle groups–the glutes, quadriceps, hamstrings and calves. When you want to build leg muscle, you need to dissect each one of these parts with weight-training exercises. Compound exercises that involve more than one joint…
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October 30, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Turmeric long has been used to give Indian food its distinct flavor and color, but the health benefits may go far beyond its food seasoning properties. Doctors at many well-known universities are studying turmeric to determine its health benefits, and…
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