Health
2012/03/28 - 2:18pm
Drinking an occasional soda probably won’t have any effect on you, but daily soft drink consumption can cause some problems. Some of these problems aren’t very serious, but it’s not like anyone wants gas, cavities or weight gain. There are more serious concerns from excessive consumption though. Low bone densities, kidney...
2012/03/16 - 7:40pm
Health and the City
Strengthening Your Bones
Did you know that 1 out of every 2 women and 1 out of every 4 men over the age of 50 will break a bone due to osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is a decrease in bone mass and density, and it increases the risk for bone breaks. There are many things you can do in order to improve and maintain bone density....
2012/03/01 - 1:07am
Preventing Injury While Exercising
Exercise is supposed to make you healthier and feel better. It is not supposed to make you hurt. There is a huge difference between having a little soreness in your muscles and hurting in your joints and bones. There are a few simple things you can do to prevent yourself from getting injured. They will make your...
2012/02/15 - 1:00pm
Did you know that heart disease is the leading cause of death among men and women? Heart disease is also known as cardiovascular disease and it covers a wide variety of problems including stroke, arrhythmia, heart valve problems and heart attack.
There are many ways to protect yourself from heart disease. Being healthy and...
2012/01/18 - 12:47pm
Exercise is a great thing. It’s good for your body and your mind. You don’t want to mess your body up by performing exercises incorrectly, though. It’s better for you to do one repetition correctly than to do ten with bad form. There is always a risk of injuring yourself when you perform any exercise improperly, and...
2012/01/05 - 3:54pm
January brings a lot of new people into fitness centers and health clubs. Lots of these people are first time gym-goers. It can be a little intimidating at first, but it’s really nothing to be worried about! Getting familiar with gym etiquette will help you feel confident when stepping into these new surroundings.
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2011/12/28 - 1:00pm
It’s that time of year again. It’s the time to think about things to change and ways to be a better you. Every year the gym is packed in January, but by mid-February things have slowed back to normal pace. Why is it so difficult to stick to a healthy lifestyle? A few simple steps can keep you on track and well on your way to a...
2011/12/21 - 12:30pm
It’s common sense to know that you need to eat fewer calories to lose weight, but how low is too low when cutting back? Your body will initially burn fat, but what happens after prolonged periods of starvation? Your body doesn’t receive the carbohydrates, fats, and proteins it needs to survive, and it begins to burn lean tissue...
2011/12/13 - 5:08pm
Sometimes it’s really difficult to get around to your workout. It’s so easy to think of reasons you think you need to miss. There is a way to get yourself to go to your workout though. Just make plans to meet a friend! You are less likely to skip if you know someone is counting on you to show up!
Life is really hectic,...
2011/12/07 - 1:00pm
Do you ever wonder how some people are able to eat more than you and they never seem to gain any weight? It may be that their bodies are burning calories more efficiently than yours is. There are very simple things you can do to increase your body’s metabolism. Simple is the key here. You can do this!
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