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Is It Hunger or Stress?

Posted: 09/23/2010

Have you ever noticed that when you get stressed about work or family, you find yourself reaching for the nearest chocolate candy? While some people lose their appetite (and may even feel sick to their stomach) over stress, you might be conditioned to soothe yourself with food, and end up taking in more calories than you want. Continual stress eating can start packing on the...

Drinking Green Tea Can Help You Lose Weight

Posted: 09/23/2010

Green tea is an ancient Chinese tea that has become very popular in the last few years. It is made from the Camellia sinensis plant. Black tea and oolong tea are made from the same plant. However, unlike the the black and oolong varieties which are fermented, green tea is made by steaming young, fresh leaves. This causes it to retain more antioxidants and nutrients than other...

Healthy Living

Posted: 09/08/2010

People are obsessed with diet and weight loss! Don’t believe me? Just settle into a source of advertising ... you’re instantly bombarded with the latest diet and nutrition Hollywood food DCP. Now a day’s many industry attempts to control our weight and treat the consequences of the most-indulgence. The cost of weight loss and obesity on health care is enormous...

Exercise and illness: Should you exercise when you're sick?

Posted: 09/08/2010

Mild to moderate physical activity is usually OK if you have a cold but no fever. Exercise may even help you feel better by temporarily relieving nasal congestion. As a rule of thumb for exercise and illness: Proceed with your workout if your signs and symptoms are "above the neck" — such as runny nose, nasal congestion, sneezing or sore throat. Be prepared to reduce the...

Exercise: 7 benefits of regular physical activity

Posted: 09/08/2010

Want to feel better, have more energy and perhaps even live longer? Look no further than old-fashioned exercise. The merits of regular physical activity — from preventing chronic health conditions to promoting weight loss and better sleep — are hard to ignore. And the benefits are yours for the taking, regardless of age, sex or physical ability. Need more convincing?...

Fitness training: 5 elements of a rounded routine

Posted: 09/08/2010

Whether you're a novice taking the first steps toward fitness or an exercise fanatic hoping to optimize your results, a well-rounded fitness training program is essential. Use the five primary elements of fitness training to create a balanced routine. 1. Aerobic fitness Aerobic exercise, also known as cardio or endurance activity, is the cornerstone of most fitness training programs....