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Posted: 05/17/2013
Try this yummy protein smoothie.
Posted: 05/16/2013
Weights vs. Machines, which is better?
Posted: 05/10/2013
Yield: 8 servings (serving size: 1/8th of recipe, 224 grams or ~ 1 cup)1 cup steel cut oats (preferably organically grown)1 cup dried cranberries2 cups water 4 cups light soy milk 1 ripe banana, sliced ½ cup ground flaxseedsPinch of cinnamonChopped almondsBrown sugar, optionalFat-free half-and-half, optionalDirections:Spray inside of crock pot with nonstick...
Posted: 05/08/2013
Here are 5 tips for practical eating that will help to either maintain what you already do or move you toward eating more healthily. All of these tips can help with exercise performance and and with weight loss and/or maintenance.
Posted: 05/04/2013
Serves: 4
Hands-on time: 25 minutes
Total time: 25 minutes
Posted: 04/29/2013
I’m 52 years old, and my menstrual cycles stopped about 14 months ago. Although ‘‘the change’’ has been relatively uneventful, I do experience some hot flashes (during the day and at night) and I feel more irritable and moody. I’ve been relatively healthy to this point of my life, and I want to remain healthy for years to come. After consulting with my physician, I have elected not to use hormone therapy. Can exercise benefit me with regard to my HEALTH AND FITNESS?
Posted: 04/25/2013
Try this delicious recipe from eatingwell.com!
Posted: 04/24/2013
As we age, sarcopenia makes it much more difficult to perform activities of daily living, such as cleaning and grocery shopping. In addition, sarcopenia puts us at risk for falls and other accidents. Osteoporosis and sarcopenia are linked, because without enough muscle, our bones are not put under the mechanical stress necessary to keep them healthy. People who have lost a large amount of muscle do not recover from trauma, illness or surgery as quickly as those who have more muscle mass.
Posted: 04/19/2013
Yummy! Try this delicious recipe from recipe.com
Posted: 04/18/2013
Cardiovascular, or aerobic exercise, works all of the large muscle groups in your body. A workout can consist of walking, running, swimming, dancing, cycling. Doing regular cardio exercises not only can help you lose and maintain your weight -- it can also improve your heart health and cut your risk for chronic diseases. Ask your doctor if you are healthy enough to begin doing cardio.
