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Make Walking a Part of Your Everyday Life It’s less costly than a gym membership, more fun that a stationary bike, more convenient than swimming, and easier on the muscles and joints than running. Many would-be pedestrians never take the first step toward making walking the center of their fitness regimen. Some get tripped up…
Walk Your Way to Good Health! The simplest, safest, and least expensive exercise is walking. But how fast should you walk? Research has shown that walking at speeds of 3.5 to 4.5 miles an hour – that’s brisk walking, not strolling – produces cardiovascular benefits. A woman of average size can walk comfortably at brisk…
Diabetes is one of the most widespread diseases among Americans today. Here are a few of the questions that people have about diabetes and managing the disease. Common Questions On Diabetes Why do people with diabetes need to check more than their glucose? Good glycemic control is the cornerstone for proper diabetes management; however, people…
Fitness is defined as “the ability to carry out daily tasks with vigor and alertness, without undue fatigue, and with ample energy to enjoy leisure time pursuits and to meet unforeseen emergencies.” Yet physical fitness means different things to a dancer, marathon runner, lumberjack, mailman, and weight lifter. It’s also a relative term, in that…
In the hustle and bustle of our demanding lives, stress and fatigue often become unwelcome companions. What if there was a simple and delightful way to combat these adversaries? Enter the humble nap, a powerful tool for rejuvenation and stress relief. Understanding the Science of Napping The Sleep Cycle Our sleep-wake cycle consists of various…
While it may seem like a waste of time to spend an entire third of your life in bed, sleep is absolutely fundamental to human health. If you have experienced the aftermath of a sleepless night, you can testify to the importance of quality sleep. What is Sleep? Sleep is broadly defined as a period…
Stress is a normal part of life, but it can become overwhelming and interfere with daily activities if not managed effectively. If you’re struggling with stress it is important to develop strategies for coping with it. Here are a few suggestions: Build a support network: Surrounding yourself with supportive friends and family members can provide…
Body Mass Index – Defined and Charted In addition to knowing our weight and height, it is important to understand our Body Mass Index which is basically the relationship between a person’s height and weight. Body Mass Index (BMI) is one of the most accurate ways to determine when extra pounds translate into health risks…
The Study of Body Composition Scientists have been studying body composition since the beginning of the 20th century, but research has increased dramatically in the last 25 years as methods for measuring and analyzing the body have grown in accuracy. There is growing evidence that clearly links body composition with health risks and the development…
Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis Body Impedance Analysis, Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis, or BIA, is considered one of the most exact and accessible methods of screening body fat. In conventional BIA, a person is weighed, then height, age, gender and weight or other physical characteristics such as body type, physical activity level, ethnicity, etc. are entered in a…