In the late 19th century, scales were all the rage at festive gatherings – yes, the rage! A family would gather round their scale and amuse themselves by weighing in before and after a meal to see how much they gained after they’d eaten.
Parlor scales back then, often were made with highly polished wood, with [...]
Type 2 Diabetes.
High-protein, low-carbohydrate diets reduce fasting blood sugar levels, lower after-meal insulin response and improve overall long-term blood sugar control.
Heart Disease.
High-protein, low-carb diets also reduce risk factors for heart disease by lowering blood pressure, cutting total cholesterol, boosting “good” high density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol and increasing the size of “bad” low-density lipoprotein (LDL) particles, [...]
Fitness is a key component to achieving and maintaining a healthy weight. It’s easier than you think to burn calories doing everyday activities.
Steady cycling for 10 minutes
Doing a fitness video for 10-15 minutes
Brisk walking for 15 minutes
Stair climbing for 15-20 minutes
Housework for 20 minutes
Gardening for 25-30 minutes
Washing and waxing the car for 20-30 minutes
Dancing for [...]
Reference Study: Location Of Body Fat, Rather Than Amount, Determine Health Risks
Researchers have found that its not how much fat a person has, but where that fat is located that determines whether someone is at risk for cardiovascular or metabolic diseases.
Researchers found that the amount of fat a person had deposited around organs and in [...]
From the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Eating healthy vegetable oils and fish regularly can help your heart. These foods have special fatty acids called omega-3. The body does not make omega-3 by itself, so it’s important we make them a part of our diet.
Omega-3s are in some vegetable oils, as well as in [...]
Slow down if you feel out of breath. You should be able to talk during your activity, without gasping for breath.
Drink water when you are thirsty to replace the water you lose by sweating.
Wear Suitable Clothes
Wear lightweight, loose-fitting tops so you can move easily.
Wear clothes made of fabrics that absorb sweat and remove it from [...]
WOULD you like to be more physically active, but are not sure if you can do it? Good news—if you are a very large person, you can be physically active—and you can have fun and feel good doing it.
THERE may be special challenges for very large people who are physically active. You may not be [...]
There are 1440 minutes in every day… Schedule 30 of them for physical activity.
Adults need recess too! With a little creativity and planning, even the person with the busiest schedule can make room for physical activity. For many folks, before or after work or meals is often an available time to cycle, walk, or play. [...]
You can reach your goal of at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity most days of the week in more than one way: you can do one type of activity for at least 30 minutes, or you can break down your minimum of 30 minutes of physical activity into smaller, 10- to 15-minute segments.
Think [...]
Yoga stretches can wake up a tired body, especially if you have been sitting too long. Poses that open the chest, such as back bends, are especially invigorating, because they expand breathing capacity and stimulate the nervous system. Other poses, in which the head is lower than the heart, boost energy by sending blood to [...]
