HEALTH News, Fitness, Wellness, Diets, Dec 01, 2011

Just Do It and It Will Do You: How Exercise Will Change Our Brains for the Better CalorieLab Calorie Counter News Co-author Dr Miguel Alonso, a Spanish neurologist working at the Harvard-affiliated Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in the US, reported that many studies suggest that, “physical exercise seems to encourage a healthy diet. In fact, when exerciseis ... See all stories on this topic » CalorieLab Calorie Counter News

FITNESS TALES: Sex And Diabetes Yentha I have come across many cases where a simple treatment such as counseling has helped to a great extent. Most diabetic patients who have joined the gym, exercise not only to keep themselveshealthy, but also hope to rejuvenate their seemingly lost ... See all stories on this topic »

Healthy Hollywood: Wellness Wednesday – Jennifer Lopez's Cougar Town! Access Hollywood Thanks to a healthy diet and a solid fitness regimen, 40-plus women are taking better care of themselves and can certainly rival the looks of a female half her age. “For a 40-something year old it's about the way you train, eat, and confuse the body so ... See all stories on this topic » Access Hollywood

Super athletic mice are fit because their muscles burn more sugar EurekAlert (press release) It's likely that this novel mechanism helps activate other genes involved in muscle fitness as well. "Given the association of obesity and insulin resistance with diets enriched in simple sugars, we find these results promising as a step towards new ... See all stories on this topic »

Events for Nov. 26 Tbo.com The event is designed for those who have been unsuccessful at diet and exercise programs and have obesity-related health conditions. Call (813) 443-3078. CARING FOR FEET: Morton Plant North Bay Hospital presents "You Want to Dance, But Your Feet Hurt," ... See all stories on this topic »

Heart and Stroke Foundation Warns: Time Crunch is Stealing Healthy Years From ... MarketWatch (press release) Four out of 10 say that in the past they've tried to start exercising or become more active but weren't able to maintain it. In addition, a third of survey respondents say they've tried to improve their diets in the past but couldn't maintain it. ... See all stories on this topic »

How To Know If You Have Low Ferritin Levels By: Heide Creduer Healthy Wealthy n Wise Speak to your health care provider about maintaining healthy iron levels through recommendations specific to your needs and screenings. Your health care provider can also advise you about eating a healthy diet rich in heme iron, which is found in ... See all stories on this topic » Healthy Wealthy n Wise

Trimming traditions: Age of wellness brings new challenges to the table ... Insurance News Net (press release) Thus the drive toward wellness incentives and programs, to help consumers change their individual habits toward diet and exercise. Schumann said that can lay the foundation for a real long-term lifestyle change, reduced spending on treatments and ... See all stories on this topic »

Beating the winter blues Statesman Journal Just like the fuel we put in a car, the food that we eat and how we treat our bodies affects how energized we feel any season, said Susan Benner, a wellness coach for the Wellspring FitnessCenter of Silverton Health. "We may not notice it on the first ... See all stories on this topic »

Mayo Clinic: Altering what it means to age Minneapolis Star Tribune A clinical trial is underway to determine how exercise and diet improve chemotherapy treatment for elderly patients and reduces side effects. Colleagues at Mayo's Jacksonville, Fla., campus have discovered that exercise increases the size and function ... See all stories on this topic »

Jenni Murray vs Dr Dukan Daily Mail Yet I'm not the only person to find fault with the Dukan Diet. A French doctor, Jean-Michel Cohen, criticised the protein-rich regime in a magazine, saying it could lead to serious health problems among some patients, prompting Dr Dukan to sue him for ... See all stories on this topic » Daily Mail

There are ways to give thanks for keeping the memories The Aurora Sentinel According to a CNN Health article published Nov. 9, physical exercises and brain exercises aren't recommended just for elderly folks. A University of Illinois study found an association between aerobic fitness, hippocampus size and memory performance ... See all stories on this topic »

Win a health boost News & Observer If you are not a cold-weather person, treat yourself to a new fitness DVD and make it a regular part of your day. Get family and friends involved for a holiday-themed workout. For example: take a Turkey Trot or Christmas Day Cardio! See all stories on this topic »

Air Care leads a health drive for employees Royal Gazette Air Care's general manager Robert Platt said: “Air Care Young Leaders has helped us understand the value of promoting healthy lifestyles and wellness throughout the company. “At Air Care, we treatpersonal health and wellness as a high priority; ... See all stories on this topic »

For men: How to get sexy for your wedding Times of India If you have to shed those extra kilos to look your best on the wedding day, don't wait until the last minute to start an exercise routine. Begin at least 12 weeks before your big day and if weight is your main focus, then customizing a fitness program ... See all stories on this topic »

Fenton Chiropractor Announces New Website to Educate Patients MarketWatch (press release) Each newsletter is tailored to the recipient's specific interests, including children's health issues,exercise & fitness, diet & nutrition, back pain and stress management. "An important goal with our website is to improve communications between our ... See all stories on this topic »

Children's novel promotes healthy lifestyle Baltimore Sun The dreaded "Empty Pit" disappears once the hero stands up to his tormentor and starts dieting andexercising. The book fits in with the Howard County Health Department's efforts to combat obesity and bullying. It has launched a "Soda-Free 30" program ... See all stories on this topic »

Surviving the holidays – weight loss solutions ChicagoNow Finish the treat with a whip cream dollop and sprinkles. Andrea Metcalf is a healthy lifestyle and wellness expert. She is the author of Naked Fitness (Vanguard Press) a 28 day proven weight loss program for a slimmer, fitter, pain free body. ... See all stories on this topic »

Expert advice on how to be happy gulfnews.com Burning the candle at both ends will have a negative effect on your mood, so it's important to eat a healthy, balanced diet, and also to get plenty of sleep. In fact, according to the British Mental Health Foundation, people who have trouble sleeping ... See all stories on this topic » gulfnews.com

Green Mountain at Fox Run Holds Program to Heal Binge Eating WiredPRNews.com (press release) Mastering Binge, Emotional and Compulsive Eating,” and will cover topics such as: The workshop is scheduled for January 8-14, soon after millions of women will start restrictive New Year's diets and non-sustainable fitness regimens that can ignite ... See all stories on this topic »

Wellness: The Tumor Tour Valley Advocate Now I'm embracing my femininity—and my B cups—the way most women do when they're 23! Amy Paturel is a health writer in Los Angeles and a columnist for AOL's Diet and Fitness Channels. She holds master's degrees in nutrition and public health from ... See all stories on this topic »

27 Productivity Killers: Why Nothing Ever Gets Done! Business Insider “Physical fitness is not only one of the most important keys to a healthy body, it is the basis of dynamic and creative intellectual activity.” - John F Kennedy. It is common knowledge that exerciseis good for your physical and mental health. ... See all stories on this topic »

Six Senses Zighy Bay Launches New Wellness Program Haute Living Complementary diets will enhance the detox process, improve digestion and boost the immune system. Exercise is powerful medicine for the mind and the body. The fitness program promotes wellbeing through a customized schedule of personal training, ... See all stories on this topic »

Maintaining his figure Concord Monitor By Maddie Hanna / Monitor staff In other candidate food news, Mitt Romney picks the skin off his chicken and the cheese off his pizza, according to Politico, which describes the formerMassachusetts governor's health and fitness habits in an eBook ... See all stories on this topic »

Loblaws® at Maple Leaf Gardens* opens today Canada NewsWire (press release) A balanced diet full of fresh and delicious food is the cornerstone of a healthier lifestyle, but it's not the whole picture. The store has a team devoted to wellbeing, ready to answer questions about health and diet. With an in-store dietitian, ... See all stories on this topic » Canada NewsWire (press release)

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