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Published: September 11, 2008
Do you belong to a gym or fitness center, or are you considering joining one? You may think that one gym or health club really isn’t that different from another, but you couldn’t be more wrong! Today, there are more places to get fit than ever before. And while some focus on being all things to as many people as possible, others are highly specialized and concentrate on doing one or a select group of things well. Before you sign on the dotted line, consider these five tips.
Published: February 21, 2008
Spare tire. Muffin top. Potbelly. Middle age spread. Shall I go on? We’ve all heard these terms to describe that area of the mid-section where extra belly fat resides. But many people don’t know just how dangerous stomach fat can be.
Published: September 15, 2008
Sunglasses are all the rage in the fashion industry—and they’ve replaced handbag as the must-have designer fashion accessory. However, sunglasses are much more important than just making a fashion statement; they are vital for protecting your eyes from the harmful rays of the sun. Luckily, you don’t need to spend hundreds of dollars on a fancy pair to shield your eyes from the elements. Before you hand over your hard-earned money on a new pair of shades, here are five tips to ensure that you’re getting the right ones.
Published: April 03, 2008
Were you watching the ABC network the other night? On Tuesday, April 1, ABC aired a special which featured the issue of aging. The question was raised – is it possible to live to 150 years old? Really - living to 150? Was it some sort of April Fool’s Day special? It’s no joke. The latest research points to the possibility of humans living longer, healthier and ultimately happier lives – perhaps even to the ripe young age of 150.
Published: August 12, 2008
What’s your favorite exercise? Perhaps you’ve followed the patterns of the “exercise crazes” that seem to have developed over the years. Jazzercise? Aerobics? Spinning? Yoga? Pilates? Perhaps you’re a Richard Simmons fan or have been faithful to Billy Blanks and his successful Tae Bo enterprise. Any one of these forms of exercise can be fun and beneficial to your overall health and fitness. And now there’s a new craze to add to your list: wogging. So . . . what exactly is wogging? Let’s take a look at this new fitness fad of 2008.
Published: October 16, 2008
Your home should be a safe haven, but there are everyday products that you may use that can cause damage if they are used incorrectly or stored inappropriately. You may be surprised as to what they are! Be sure to handle the following products with care and store them out of reach of children and pets.
Published: March 25, 2008
Diabetes has been on the rise lately - along with the average weight of Americans. According to the American Diabetes Association, there are nearly 21 million people in the United States alone who have been diagnosed with the disease. Approximately 90-95% of all diagnoses are Type-2, and obesity is considered to be a major risk factor. While diabetes has traditionally been considered to be both a chronic and progressive illness, there has been recent evidence that suggests the illness could possibly be reversed.
Published: February 19, 2008
Do you suffer from painful arthritis, despite prescription or over-the-counter pain medicines?
Published: August 28, 2008
Have you ever sat down to a meal, and had just one too many bites past the “full” point? Perhaps it was at an all-you-can-eat lunch buffet, or maybe you couldn’t resist your mom’s famous pumpkin pie at Thanksgiving dinner. For most people, such a type of eating occurs only once in a great while. But for some, it becomes a way of life and may happen on a daily basis. At that point, it may develop into an eating disorder called binge eating.
Published: February 26, 2008
In an earlier article we brought you six top reasons women are just not “in the mood.” But that was women – what about when it comes to your guy’s side of the bed? As hard as it is to believe that a man might occasionally use the excuse, “Honey, not tonight – I have a headache,” that truly is sometimes the case. While guys usually want to get busy more often than not, sometimes there is a “not now” factor.
