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Light to Moderate Drinking Linked To Less Weight Gain in Middle Aged Women
Medical News Today
(March 11, 2010)
A new study found that normal weight women in their 40s and older who drank a light to moderate amount of alcohol gained less weight and had a lower risk of becoming obese and overweight compared to their non-drinking counterparts.
Weight Loss Strategies You Can Bank On
Daytona Beach News-Journal
(March 9, 2010)
If we view our bodies as a bank account, the more we exercise, the more our "body bank account" will shrink or lose weight. But if we make more deposits than withdrawals -- eat more calories than we burn -- our "account" gains weight. However, there are many small changes we can make to balance our "body bank account."
Get Moving To Stay Healthy
New Straits Times
(March 8, 2010)
Article includes a review of the recent studies which show the various ways in which regular physical activity provides benefits to body, mind and longevity. Studies cite lower rates of heart attacks and strokes, better bone health, cognitive function, fewer colon cancers and fewer post-menopausal cancers in women.
A Matter of Size
Boston Globe
(March 7, 2010)
In the battle against adult obesity, some communities are promoting healthy lifestyle choices aimed at helping residents shape up. In some Boston suburbs, these include community walks, public yoga, and tai chi workshops.
Is Healthy Living The Privilege of a Few?
Huffington Post
(March 5, 2010)
Healthy living does not need to be expensive. A natural foods authority says, “Taking a walk is cheap, easy and might even allow you to de-stress and take a different view of your life's circumstances. It's the rare individual who can't find time for a 20-minute walk each day."
Keep On Exercising: Senior Sees Benefit of Daily Walks
The Jackson Citizen Patriot
(March 3, 2010)
One-hundred-and-one year-old Alice Watkins walks in the corridors of her assisted living center nearly a mile each day. "I feel better after I walk than I did before," she said. Watkins is an example that exercise is valuable at any age. "There is a tremendous benefit for older adults who exercise," said a County Health Department educator.
The Business Traveller- Keeping Fit
Financial Times.com
(March 3, 2010)
Suggestions to keep fit while you travel include: plan ahead, think beyond the gym, don’t lay around during layovers and be creative. www.athleticmindedtraveler.com also offers detailed information for US and abroad.
Kids Walk Building Block to Becoming a Healthy Adult
UticaOD.com
(February 28, 2010)
An upstate New York community has a “kids walk” and health expo to help educate children and their parents about adapting to a healthy lifestyle from a young age. The event’s chairwoman said, “if we can actually get the parents and kids in one place and try and show them the whole picture, they'll walk out of here with healthy habits.”
Top 5 Excuses for Not Exercising and How to Beat Them
Ctvnews (Canada)
(February 27, 2010)
Canadian fitness author and expert says she knows why people often drag their feet when they start a new fitness program. But she has the answers for pushing past these excuses and talking yourself into building a more fit and active life. This includes how to get past the lack of time and tiredness issues.
City Walk: Hong Kong
Wall Street Journal.com
(February 26, 2010)
Visitors to Hong Kong will find a city well-suited to walking. Extensive walks through four neighborhoods are outlined.
The Healthiest Community
The Nantucket Independent
(February 24, 2010)
The island of Nantucket boasts the healthiest residents in Massachusetts, according to a recent study. Nantucketers are able to ride a bicycle or walk most places on the island because of their wonderful bike path system. Plus, there are no fast food outlets on the island.
Ask the Trainer Mom looking for Physical Activities to Do Throughout the Day
Sheboyganpress.com
(February 24, 2010)
Try these tips to incorporate exercise into your life. Make exercise a family affair and set aside specific days and times for exercise, and make it just as much a regular part of your schedule as everything else.
Stand up While You Read This
New York Times
(February 23, 2010)
A study of people who sit for many hours, found that those who took frequent small breaks to walk, had smaller waists and better profiles for sugar and fat metabolism.
Why We Gain As We Age
NPR
(February 22, 2010)
As we age, our muscles deteriorate, and they don't repair as quickly as they do in our younger years. Aging muscles contribute to the increase in the amount of fat we store in our bodies, says Cheryl Phillips, president of the American Geriatrics Society. However, proper exercise and weightlifting can still make muscles stronger.
The Claim: To Cut Calories, Eat Slowly
New York Times
(February 22, 2010)
Researchers have found evidence that when people eat their food very quickly, they end up consuming more calories than they would if they ate at a slower pace. One reason is the effect of quicker ingestion on hormones.
Walk Your Way to Good Health
Hearaldsun.com.au (Australia)
(February 21, 2010)
The Global Corporate Challenge (GCC) looked at 60,000 workers in 55 countries who aimed to walk 10,000 steps every day for eight months. Most participants had increased fitness and energy levels and lost weight – just from walking.
Host of Factors at Play in Saratoga County's High Health Rank
The Saratogian
(February 21, 2010)
Saratoga Springs and the county is a walkable, livable community with access to services such as walking to grocery stores. A new study ranked Saratoga the second healthiest county in New York state.
When it comes to Exercise, Go Native, Not Neurotic
Huffington Post
(February 20, 2010)
Nutritionist finds that a brisk walk in Central Park (NYC) is better for her than the gym.
Walking against the wind to the exercise studio, turned out to be the most effective part of the excursion, she said.
Poor Health Ratings Lead To Fitness Promotion
The Joplin Globe
(February 17, 2010)
Poor health ratings in Missouri counties led to the “LiveSmart” campaign, a push for area residents to “Eat Right — Move More”. LiveSmart will try to change those rankings by encouraging people to get in more walking and other exercise, and to eat healthier.
How to Prepare for a Winter Walk
St. Louis Post Dispatch
(February 17, 2010)
This article offers tips to walkers who spend 30 minutes or more in outside in the cold. Two of the essentials when enjoying a winter hike, include wearing sunscreen and avoiding caffeine.
10 Cheap (or Free) Ways to Lose Weight
Christian Science Monitor
(February 16, 2010)
When you start an economical fitness plan it will probably start with some casual walking. Do you really need a $50 shirt to walk around the block? Think about all the ways you can exercise for free.
Save money and Fight Stress with a Fitness Overhaul
News-press.com
(February 16, 2010)
Walking the kids to school is an excellent way of saving money on fuel while improving your family's general fitness through exercise. Walking to work offers a relaxing, energetic alternative to travel that is certain to jump start the morning.
Most Americans think it’s others who are Unhealthy
U.S. News & World Report
(February 16, 2010)
A new study shows a big disconnect between how Americans rate their own personal health and how they rate the health of their fellow Americans. With rising rates of diabetes and obesity, they seem to think they are in much better shape than their doctors say they are.
The Olympics- Trickle-Down Fitness for the Rest of Us?
Yahoo News/Reuters
(February 15, 2010)
Industry experts say the Olympic example can be a tool to uproot couch potatoes and fire the workouts of everyday athletes. The Olympics demonstrate how we can push our bodies physically and how perseverance can yield extraordinary results.
‘Biggest Loser’ Contestants Relate Their Journey to Healthy Living
Newminer.com
(February 13, 2010)
The oldest couple ever to achieve success on TV’s The Biggest Loser, has kept the weight off with diet and exercise. The health results of their famed weight loss? He no longer takes six medications to control high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, glaucoma and gout, and she is off cholesterol medication.
Expert: Just Get Up and Do Something
Muskogee Phoenix
(February 12, 2010)
A Fitness guru says evidence is emerging that the health care crisis is a result of our sedentary lifestyle "Start every school day with a 10-minute walk," he said. "It will reduce behavioral problems and improve grades."
How to Live to 100
TIME
(February 11, 2010)
The New England Centenarian Study of people entering their 100s has identified several traits that seem to be critical to longevity, including not smoking, being extroverted and easygoing and staying lean. The majority of those studied were mentally alert, relatively free of disability and active members of their communities.
Working out Together can be Good for Couples
Poughkeepsie Journal
(February 11, 2010)
For Valentines Day, a gift of your time as a workout partner can be a great gift. A mutual workout can move couples closer to their fitness goals.
Women’s Health: Walking It Off
Heath News.com
(February 10, 2010)
Adding stairs to your walking plan can significantly increase your total steps. Walking at a moderate pace for 30-60 minutes at a time burns fat and builds muscle, increasing metabolism and weight loss.
Alexandria Strives to Get Fit
Echo Press
(February 10, 2010)
A Minnesota town agrees to become a "Governors Fit City." They pledge to encourage adults to spend at least 30 minutes every day – and children 60 minutes – walking, biking, working in the yard or exercising. They also plan to increase the community’s walkability and bikeability.
Childhood Obesity: It's Not the Amount of TV, It's the Number of Junk Food Commercials
Science Daily
(February 10, 2010)
The association between television viewing and childhood obesity is directly related to children's exposure to commercials that advertise unhealthy foods, according to a new UCLA School of Public Health study.
Ask the Trainer: Aerobic Workouts Safe and Effective
Sheboyganpress.com
(February 10, 2010)
To switch up your walking exercise, try water walking. Research has suggested that walking, running, or doing aerobics in water can provide a more effective workout than the same exercise on land.
Women Can Improve Heart Health While They “Walk and Talk”
WCVBTV Boston
(February 10, 2010)
A top cardiovascular expert believes that walking is the simplest change individuals can make to effectively improve their heart health. She points out that your 30 minutes of activity can be broken up into smaller sessions and be equally effective.
Honeymoon with Fitness: How to Fall in Love with a Workout
Huffington Post
(February 10, 2010)
If you’re fitness-averse, try falling in love with exercise by creating the right environment. Get in the mood, remember timing is key, set the atmosphere, and you will start to love it.
First Lady Launches Childhood Obesity Push with nod to Biking and Walking
DC Streetsblog.org
(February 9, 2010)
First Lady Michelle Obama kicked off a national campaign to combat childhood obesity, emphasizing new initiatives to promote biking and walking alongside a strong focus on healthier food options in schools.
Beer for the Bones?
Medline Plus
(February 8, 2010)
Beer joins red wine as an alcoholic beverage with health claims. It may help keep bones strong because it's a rich source of dietary silicon, which contributes to bone mineral density. Beers containing high levels of malted barley and hops are richest in silicon.
Walking’s New Stride
The Columbian
(February 8, 2010)
Nordic walking poles can take your walking workout to another level. “The poles give you resistance and help tone the arms while also exercising all major muscle groups in your upper body.” Interest in Nordic walking may grow as baby boomers, accustomed to high-impact exercise, look for alternatives if they develop joint problems.
An End to Dieting- Almost
Washington Post
(February 4, 2010)
Instead of prescribing eating regimens, many weight-loss experts are suggesting that we reevaluate our relationship with food, focus on eating healthful whole foods and use psychology to aid our weight loss efforts.
Try Walking to Jumpstart Your Fitness
Suncoast News
(February 3, 2010)
Walking is a great way to recharge your system. A four week program is outlined. Use a simple and effective technique called the "talk test" to measure exercise intensity
Rules Worth Following, for Everyone’s Sake
New York Times
(February 1, 2010)
According to some experts, cooking for yourself is the only sure way to take back control of your diet from the food scientists and food processors. People who consume traditional diets, free of the manufactured foods prevalent in our country, contract diseases at much lower rates.
Nashvillians Urged to Help Fight Obesity
Tennessean.com
(February 1, 2010)
The objectives of Nashville’s healthy living task force include creating a culture of active living for children, as well as a culture of healthy eating. Continued efforts to make Nashville a more walkable and bikeable city include a Complete Street policy (walking, biking, mass transit).
Staying Fit…
Press Enterprise.com
(January 30, 2010)
The recreation Department of one California community encourages residents to walk vigorously as part of an organized program that allows participants to track their progress and get information on fitness.
First Lady Leads Charge against Obesity
Reuters
(January 29, 2010)
Michelle Obama is taking on childhood obesity as a cause, headlining the launch of the Surgeon General’s plan for what can be done at home, school and work to reverse the epidemic. The Health and Human Services Secretary said the Obama administration was investing $650 million in economic stimulus money in wellness and prevention programs.
"Eat This" Authors Offer Advice for Healthy Home Cooking
Washington Post
(January 28, 2010)
The premise of a new eating plan is that by mastering a few basic recipes and substituting them for takeout or other meals, we can seize control of what we eat and how many calories we consume. The authors make an excellent case for eating in and lowering the butter, salt and sugar you eat in takeout and restaurant foods.
Being a Good Fitness Role Model for Kids Might not Have to Involve Sweat
Los Angeles Times
(January 27, 2010)
In a recent study, researchers found no link between parents level of activity and how much physical activity their children got. The link was found instead in how the parents perceived and supported their children's athletics.
Forget Jenny Craig. Hit the Drive Through
New York Times
(January 27, 2010)
Is fast food a health minefield? Some experts say their new healthier choices are fine, except for an excess of salt. Others worry that companies may not accurately report nutritional information.
Health Care Bills do Promote Healthy Living
San Francisco Chronicle
(January 26, 2010)
There is a wellness innovation in bills currently in the House and Senate that includes support for "community-based" prevention and health promotion. New prevention strategies under this reform include: a yearly "personalized prevention plan" for Medicare patients; national assistance to wellness programs at the worksite; and a vast "public-private partnership" to teach everybody about prevention and health promotion.
Women and Walking the Benefits of Picking up the Pace
NPR
(January 25, 2010)
New research shows that women who get moderate amounts of exercise in middle-age tend to be much healthier at 70 and beyond. Active women cross-over into the senior decades with far fewer chronic diseases and greater mental acuity. They say brisk regular walks will accomplish this.
These Malls are Made For Walking
Reuters
(January 25, 2010)
Mall walking around a shopping center for exercise, continues to be a major fitness option in the United States, and not just for senior citizens. The Mall of America, in Minnesota, the largest in the U.S., opens three hours before the stores, specifically to accommodate walkers.
Exercise: In Women, Training for a Sharper Mind
New York Times
(January 25, 2010)
Research shows that older women who did an hour or two of strength training exercises each week had improved cognitive function a year later. The improvements in the strength training group included an enhanced ability to make decisions, resolve conflicts and focus on subjects without being distracted by competing stimuli.
Fighting Childhood Obesity at Home
Medical News Today
(January 23, 2010)
A nutritionist shares tips on raising healthy eaters. She recommends learning to recognize baby’s hunger signs and not feeding a child who isn’t hungry. She also recommends encouraging children to get exercise.
On TV's 'One Big Happy Family,' Cole family is losing Weight Together
Washington Post
(January 21, 2010)
The TV Cole family may have some of the criteria for successful weight loss but are lacking in one area. While they have the motivation and social support that are crucial, they need essentially new neural (brain) circuits. Losing weight and keeping it off requires rewiring your brain to make better food choices.
Denise Austin is still Going Strong
The Washington Post
(January 21, 2010)
Fitness guru Austin, at age 52 still looks like a model for fitness.
"Strength training is the key to fighting the aging process. Nothing can droop or sag if you're firm," she said. Her new book touts de-stressing, rewarding hard work in a healthy way, boosting your energy and more.
America Wasn’t Born Fat, we just eat More Than we Burn
Huffington Post
(January 19, 2010)
A nutritionist and trainer to celebrity clients says that the alarming obesity rate in the U.S. can be distilled to one basic truth: Americans consume more calories than they burn. Conversely, those in countries with the leanest, healthiest populations, consume, prepare and burn their food in a manner that enables them to stay healthy and lean.
Walk It Off
Delaware Online
(January 19, 2010)
Be Healthy Delaware: Walk it off!” is a 10-week campaign to encourage residents to walk at least 10 miles a week – with the collective goal of walking around the globe 10 times.
Eight Foods to Make You Beautiful on the Outside
Tampa Bay Online
(January 19, 2010)
A celebrity nutritionist reviews eight foods that can make your skin radiant, your hair shine and your nails, healthy. Among them: Wild salmon; blueberries, tomatoes; and oranges.
Apart From Lack of Exercise, Prolonged Periods of Sitting Are Harmful
Medical News Today
(January 19, 2010)
Recent research indicates that prolonged periods of sitting and lack of whole body muscular movement are strongly linked to obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. Researchers said “Climbing the stairs, rather than using elevators and escalators… or walking to the store rather than taking the car (is) as important as exercise."
Walk While You Work
Standard Examiner.com
(January 18, 2010)
Doctor studies the effectiveness of walking while working herself…with a treadmill desk in her office. It's just so fabulous to not be sitting all day," she says. "I feel so much better. I have more energy; I have less muscle pain and joint stiffness."
This February, Make Creativity the Heart of Your Fitness Routine
Medical News Today
(January 15, 2010)
A dietician/trainer and her cardiologist husband encourage friends to join them for a brisk, heart-healthy walk. Turning social occasions into fitness time is one of the creative strategies for maintaining a healthy cardiovascular system.
Full Plate Diet Says Secret to Weight Loss is Fiber
U.S. News & World Report
(January 15, 2010)
High- fiber diets have health benefits and add bulk to your meals. This permits you to eat the same volume of food but take in fewer calories. "We hit on fiber because it helps people feel full and start to lose weight" experts say.
Poll: Shoppers Burn Mega-calories Simply by Walking Through the Stores
Daily News
(January 14, 2010)
Shopping may burn more than just money. According to recent research, it also burns off 48,000 calories a year. That number is based on the 132 shopping trips a year (159 hours and 56 minutes at a brisk pace) that a typical woman takes.
Healthful-living Experts Share Their Advice for the New Year
Washington Post
(January 14, 2010)
Another set of health and nutrition experts weigh in on their plans for a healthier year. One plans to spend more time cultivating her "secret gardens": hiking, skating, painting, gardening and meditating.
Healthful-living Experts Share Their Advice for the New Year
Washington Post
(January 14, 2010)
Another set of health and nutrition experts weigh in on their plans for a healthier year. One plans to spend more time cultivating her "secret gardens": hiking, skating, painting, gardening and meditating.
Is The Military Getting Soft?
New York Times
(January 13, 2010)
Despite the military’s stress on physical fitness, many officers insist that today’s soldiers are physically softer than soldiers were in the past. A Pentagon estimate stated that close to one-third of youths in America would be physically unfit to serve.
With Obesity Rates Leveling Off, Banish the Belly Fat for Good
U.S. News & World Report
(January 13, 2010)
A new scientific study shows that little extra fat on the butt, hips, and thighs might actually protect against heart disease and diabetes. However, having too much fat on the belly is bad because it increases inflammation, which is thought to be involved in heart disease, cancer, and other life-shortening diseases.
Ditched Your Gym Resolution Already?
NBC
(January 12, 2010)
Celebrity trainer Mark Jenkins maintains Beyonce’s curves, Mary J. Blige’s sculpted biceps, and prepares P. Diddy for marathons. He advises taking your workouts outside as much as possible -- that's what he does!
King County Pushes for Healthy Corner Stores
KUOW News
(January 11, 2010)
For those West Seattle residents without a car or adequate bus service, the convenience store is where they shop. So, as part of a pilot program, a neighborhood group is working with the Public Health Department to help convenience store operators stock up on healthy choices of fresh fruit and vegetables.
Global Poll: A Look at Weight Around the World
Readers Digest
(January 11, 2010)
Although world hunger remains a significant problem, obesity is more dangerous in many countries around the world. The U.S. is the country where wives most want their husbands to lose weight.
Winter Walking Adventures
Guardian.co.uk
(January 10, 2010)
International walking trips to Mallorca, Turkey, Jordan, Sicily, and Morocco are outlined.
Megan Fox’s Vinegar Detox Diet
That’s Fit (January 7, 2010)
(January 7, 2010)
Transformers star Megan Fox is the latest to join the celebrity diet bandwagon. with a diet of vinegar shots. Stars Denise Richards, Jennifer Hudson and Kelly Clarkson reportedly used The Cookie Diet. However, a dietician warns, “these types of cleansing diets are all silliness and potentially dangerous. I'm happy to know that eating sensibly is being espoused and that people realize that a fad diet is not the way to go."
Dieters Beware, Calorie Counts are Frequently Off
Time Magazine
(January 6, 2010)
Prepared foods may contain an average of 8% more calories than their package labels indicate and restaurant meals may contain 18% more, according to a new study. But as far as Food and Drug Administration regulations are concerned, that's perfectly O.K.
Researchers Find Obesity Key
Medical News Today
(January 6, 2010)
Researchers have discovered a molecular mechanism that controls energy expenditure in muscles and helps determine body weight. They say this could lead to a new medical approach in treating obesity.
Phys Ed: Can you be Overweight and Still Be Healthy?
New York Times
(January 6, 2010)
Even if you have great blood-cholesterol levels or a firm commitment to exercise, being overweight increases your risk of heart disease, according to the latest research. As a result, you should probably try to lose the extra pounds. “Some researchers have suggested that a heavy person without other risk factors didn’t need to lose weight… our data does not support this notion”, said the lead researcher.
The A to Z of Celebrity Diets
Themirror.com (U.K.)
(January 5, 2010)
Even slim Hollywood celebs will have over-indulged over Christmas and will now be looking to shed a few pounds. Here are some of their diet tips, from A to Z.
Experts Weigh in on Five Popular Fitness Products
Mercury News.com
(January 4, 2010)
Experts evaluate five easy-to-find exercise devices, and rate their efficiency at helping people tone up and lose weight.
The Best Way to Lose 20 Pounds
ABC News
(January 4, 2010)
ABC’s MoneyWatch analyzed eight of the biggest diet plans. Three are support-only plans that don’t sell food, and five are food-delivery plans. Which of these diets are worth the money?
Hungry after That Workout?
Los Angeles Times
(January 4, 2010)
Hungry after your workout? The post-workout binge is so common that scientists have come up with a term for it: compensation. An individual's tendency to compensate has direct bearing on how easy -- or difficult -- it will be for that person to lose weight by exercising.
White House Cuisine put to Reality Test with Iron Chef Appearance
Times Online
(January 4, 2010)
Michelle Obama appeared in a special episode of Iron Chef America as part of her campaign to promote healthy eating for children. Mrs. Obama loses no opportunity to talk about the garden and her desire to reduce childhood obesity through healthier meals, better school lunches, the use of farmers’ markets and exercise.
Morris County's DOT offers Walkable Communities program to help towns become more pedestrian friendly.
North Jersey News
(January 3, 2010)
Through its Walkable Communities program, Morris County, New Jersey’s Division of Transportation is offering assistance to towns that would like to become more pedestrian-friendly. Upon request from a governing body, school or community group, they will come into a town and introduce its Walkable Communities program.
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