Eat well, watch your weight, do self-exams once a month and get regular mammograms – these are the well-known basics for detecting and surviving breast…
Today is National Wear Red Day. The American Heart Association sponsors the annual event to raise awareness about the fight against heart disease in women. …
While everyone is packing into the gym, naturals are at home trying to figure out how they can work out without messing up their hair.…
According to the American Psychological Association, stress is down for the first time in five years! Experts think the levels are down because pressure has become a normal part of life. Therefore, check out these personal life coaching tips as the wind beneath your wings, lifting you to your feet to help you stress less […]
Getting acquainted with a yoga mat and a pair of dumbbells is one way to getMichelle Obama’s long-envied arms, but according to a survey…
A new study finds that one key to better grades in the classroom could be opened in the gym or on the playground! In an upcoming issue of the Journal of Pediatrics, research found that elementary and middle school students who don’t get enough exercise are more likely to fail math and reading tests. Read […]
Physical activity is important for your personal health. It builds your strength, slows down aging and improves your posture Moderate physical activity is safe for most people. But it’s always a good idea to talk to your doctor before becoming more active, especially if you haven’t been very active or have health problems. If you’re […]
Exercising just 15 minutes per day can effectively increase life expectancy compared with little or no exercise at all, according to a recent study in Taiwan involving over 400,000 individuals. Using health screening data collected over the past 13 years, a research team led by Wen Chi-pang of the National Health Research Institutes put 416,175 […]
A new UK study has shown that exercising is key in preventing the recurrence of cancer in survivors. This challenges the recommendation that survivors should get more rest and take it easy. All patients getting cancer treatment should be told to do two and a half hours of physical exercise every week, says a report […]
Parents and concerned people across the country are voicing their opinion on the recent campaign for Skechers Shape Up for Girls. The campaign targets young girls only which has people speaking out because of what this message may translate to girls. Although, some may feel this is a good thing and may support the First […]
You’ve made the commitment to begin a healthier lifestyle.for 2011. Month 1 was challenging but good. Month 2 is ok but your life is getting busy and making time to workout is becoming difficult. Have no Fear! Here’s some encouraging ways to keep yourself motivated!
If your new years resolution was to have a healthy start, you may want to explore the Indian art of Yoga. These exercises are designed to bring together the mind, body and soul by using body movement and meditation. It is based on the yogic strategy that the mind and body are in fact “One”. […]
