Happy Independence Day!
Exercise and breast cancer
Maybe yesterday’s post didn’t persuade you to start running, but, if you’re concerned about breast cancer, new research indicates you should at least get some regular exercise.
6 reasons to run
I’ve written before about some of the good reasons to run, like preventing middle-aged spread, protecting your eyes and reducing the risk of diabetes. Now Women’s Health has compiled its own list of reasons to start running.
5 hydration myths
It’s finally heating up in SoCal to the Chicago summer temps that I miss, making proper hydration more important than ever. That’s probably why Active.com recently featured an article with some of the most up-to-date info on managing hydration to improve your performance and maintain optimal health. And it turns out that some of the convention wisdom on hydration doesn’t hold water.
Jumping rope: Not just for kids
If you loved jumping rope as a kid, so why not pick up a rope now to shake up your fitness routine? Fitness has developed a five-move routine that it says can burn 160 calories in 15 minutes.
Comfort foods in good conscience
I read an article in Time last week about adding calorie counts to chain restaurant menus. It provided examples of some of worst belt-busting menu items currently available, including Outback’s Aussie Cheese Fries, which weigh in with an impressive 2,140 calories!
Don’t get me wrong—I love a good cheese fry, and I have it on good authority that this version includes bacon, another favorite. But guilt usually interferes with my enjoyment of such treats. Fortunately, Woman’s Health has come to the rescue with healthy makeovers of some fattening favorites, including:
- cheese fries
- potato skins
- buffalo wings
- spinach dip
- chicken fingers
- white-chocolate mocha frappuccino
Now you can indulge in semi-good conscience.
Food for what ails you
Fitness has put together a list of foods to try and to avoid for various ailments. If you suffer from any of the below, click thru for more info:
1) Migraines
3) Fatigue
4) Irritability
5) Bad breath
7) Joint pain
8) Heartburn
9) Gas
10) Constipation
Red wine to the rescue?
Have you red wine drinkers been feeling neglected by FF40? Well, I’m back with more research indicating that moderate consumption of the grape reduces “all-cause mortality“—i.e., the annual number of deaths in a given age group. On the flip side, though, excessive drinking causes multi-organ damage.
More on functional foods
I posted a couple of months ago about the American Dietetic Association’s position on functional foods like enriched bread—foods that boast health benefits beyond basic nutrition. Now Time magazine has chimed in with an article on “food as pharma.”
Your abs or your back?
Last week I wrote about how some weight training can help those with lower back pain. What about ab workouts? Do they help or hinder your back?
Entries (RSS)