Saturday 31 December 2011

Read This Before You Join A Gym, Buy A Treadmill Or Start A Diet

It’s December 31st. That means that tomorrow morning, three billion people are going to resolve to: Start exercising Get inMore… Related posts:
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Dairy foods may improve bone health during diet and exercise in overweight premenopausal women

A recent study found that consumption of dairy foods and higher protein resulted in improvements in markers of bone formation and reductions in markers of bone degradation in overweight and obese young women over 16 weeks of diet- and exercise-induced weight loss.

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Part 2: Our Very Boyle Christmas

I am finally feeling so much better! Just about back to my old self and ready to really workout hard! Whoo Whoo! So back to our holiday… normally on Christmas I am like an excited little kid, waking up at 6:00 am and sneaking downstairs before anyone else. This year, things were different… for one [...]

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Friday 30 December 2011

Former football players prone to late-life health problems, study finds

Football players experience repeated head trauma throughout their careers, which results in short and long-term effects to their cognitive function, physical and mental health. Researchers are investigating how other lifestyle factors, including diet and exercise, impact the late-life health of former collision-sport athletes.

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How A Golf Exercise Program Can Improve Your Game

How A Golf Exercise Program Can Improve Your Game Article by Mike Schlacter Golf is no longer the sport that it was a few years ago. Golf superstars like Tiger Woods and Annika Sorenstam have taken the game from being a leisurely sport into one that …

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Body Transformation: Eddie Conquered Couples' Boot Camp

It was a health scare that put Eddie on track to change his lifestyle and transform his body. Check out his transformation story!

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Thursday 29 December 2011

New Year!! New You!!!

Fresh starts are great and with 2012 right here it’s time to think about what you want for the coming year. Did you know!!� On January 1, 2012, millions� will arise ready to go and be so excited about there goal of getting fit.�� Sad but true by the end of January, a whopping 95% [...]

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Which Exercise Type Fits Your Body Best?

There are literally hundreds of different ways that you can get exercise, but not all of them are suited for you. Each one of us has different likes, dislikes and capabilities. The problem facing most people who try to adopt an exercise plan is choosing one that does not fit their body's needs. By aiming [...]

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Festive weight gains take 3 months to lose

The extra pounds piled on over the festive period take a depressing three months to shift, a new study has found.

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Wednesday 28 December 2011

Commercial weight loss programs more effective than NHS-based services, UK study finds

Commercial weight loss programs are more effective and cheaper than primary care based services led by specially trained staff, a new study in the UK finds.

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How Soulcalibur Saved My Life

This guest post is from Becca Borawski,the managing editor of Breaking Muscle – “Breaking Muscle specializes in Olympic lifting, powerlifting, functional fitness, yoga, and mind/body modalities.”� When I was in graduate school I was really into video games. Like, REALLY into videogames. The year was 1998 and I was a graduate student at the USC [...]

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Health benefits of spring onions

Spring onions add great nutritive and taste value to a dish and can be used in different ways.

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Tuesday 27 December 2011

Ripped Abs Reviews ? Top Two Plans With Ab Exercises For Women

With each one the abs reviews out there how do you choose a program actually right for your wants? Will it include ab exercises for women to help you you tighten the stomach plus lose fat around the waist? I have reviewed 2 programs that are tailored for both men plus ladies and when I [...]

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Get the Butt You?ve Always Wanted with David Rich Fitness

by Mrs. Weight Ladder There are many different products on the market offering to provide you with the sexy butt that you have been looking for. One of the latest ones to come out is a shoe. Of course, if you are like most people, you realize that the only true way to make sure [...]

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Why narcoleptics get fat

People with narcolepsy are not only excessively sleepy, but they are also prone to gaining weight. In fact, narcoleptic patients will often pack on pounds even as they eat considerably less than your average person. Now researchers appear to have an answer as to why. It seems a deficiency of the neuropeptide hormone orexin, an ingredient that encourages hunger and wakefulness, may leave them with a lack of energy-burning brown fat.

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Monday 26 December 2011

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Study Shows How Busy Reindeer Keep Their Cool

SATURDAY, Dec. 24 (HealthDay News) -- Reindeer have lots to do this time of year -- from playing their reindeer games to dragging heavy sleighs -- but despite all their frenzied activity they manage to keep cool under luxurious winter coats without getting dangerously overheated, researchers have found.

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Pushing the limits of performance

Deceiving the brain can lead to an improvement of up to five per cent in sporting performance, according to research from the UK -- news which could have a significant impact on athletes' chances in the 2012 Olympics.

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Sunday 25 December 2011

Targeting leg fatigue in heart failure

Doctors should not only treat the heart muscle in chronic heart failure patients, but also their leg muscles through exercise, say researchers.

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Frequently used weight-loss method is light on evidence

Although the transtheoretical model stages of change (TTM SOC) method is frequently used to help obese and overweight people lose weight, a newly published systematic review indicates there is little evidence that it is effective.

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How the Bears Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Primal Lifestyle

It?s Friday, everyone! And that means another Primal Blueprint Real Life Story from a Mark’s Daily Apple reader. If you have your own success story and would like to share it with me and the Mark?s Daily Apple community please contact me here. I?ll continue to publish these each Friday as long as they keep [...]

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Saturday 24 December 2011

Many VA Patients Would Share Personal Health Records, Study Finds

FRIDAY, Dec. 23 (HealthDay News) -- A new study says many patients are willing to share their personal health records with others, a finding that surprised the researchers.

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Movement for Mood: Exercise as a Treatment for Depression

Movement for Mood: Exercise as a Treatment for Depression is a post from Hive Health Media, a Health News Blog. Submit your guest blog post today!

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Significant weight gain in postmenopausal women increases risk for endometrial cancer, research suggests

Postmenopausal women who gained weight during adulthood had an increased risk for endometrial cancer compared with women who maintained a stable weight, according to new research.

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Friday 23 December 2011

How is Diabetes Caused ? | What Causes Diabetes ?

Before you can take steps to overcome the condition, it is important to know how is diabetes caused.
The causes of diabetes mellitus depends on whether you are referring to type 1 or type 2 diabetes.

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New data tests the exercise 'talk test'

New research by exercise scientists confirms that a low-tech, easy-to-administer test is an effective tool for gauging exercise intensity, but that it does not correspond as neatly as previously assumed to other more objective tests. Researchers set out to learn how good the so-called "Talk Test" is and how it compared to two other laboratory-tested measures of intensity, the lactate threshold and the ventilatory threshold.

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Thursday 22 December 2011

Short walk cuts chocolate consumption in half

A 15-minute walk can cut snacking on chocolate at work by half, according to new research. The study showed that, even in stressful situations, workers eat only half as much chocolate as they normally would after this short burst of physical activity.

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Another clue to how obesity works

The effects of obesity -- both on our bodies and on the health budget -- are well known, and now, scientists are getting closer to understanding how the disease progresses, providing clues for future treatments.

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Glycemic Index Diet | Glycemic Index Chart

Is it really necessary to follow a low glycemic index diet if you want to lose weight? Whilst following a low gi diet
may be beneficial for some people because it simply helps them to select healthier foods...

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Wednesday 21 December 2011

3 Minute Ab Workout

www.scoobysworkshop.com Contrary to popular belief, there is no such thing as spot fat removal. If you a big belly, you can’t get washboard abs by doing this ab workout, or any other ab workout. It breaks my heart when I see overweight people at the gym doing 30 minute ab workouts, what they really should …

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Breastfeeding cuts kids? risk of developing lifestyle diseases later in life

Breastfeeding children promotes healthy growth and also reduces the risk of diabetes and overweight later in life, a new study has found.

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Tuesday 20 December 2011

24,000 Diabetes Related Deaths Could Be Prevented Yearly in UK

24,000 Diabetes Related Deaths Could Be Prevented Yearly in UK is a post from Hive Health Media, a Health News Blog. Submit your guest blog post today!

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How to Reduce the Risk of Back Injuries During Exercise

If you?re just getting started on an exercise program, or even if you are an old pro, your back is at risk for injury every time you go out there. We can?t really do much without our backs and it is very important to protect it while you are exercising. If you have ever suffered [...]

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Fitness ? Strength Balance Agility Workout

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Monday 19 December 2011

Sharing Family Fitness and Dietary Advice: Enter at your own Risk

From Pulp Fiction: Mia:� In a conversation, do you listen or wait to talk? Vincent:� (pauses, thinking deeply) I wait to talk ? but I?m trying to listen. Over the coming week or two, you are likely to spend extended time with extended family.� For many of us, this can be a recipe for stress, [...]

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Happy, feel-good holiday seasons start with healthy choices at Thanksgiving, nutrition experts say

While most people only gain about a pound of weight during the holiday season, that pound may never come off, increasing the likelihood of becoming overweight or obese and the risk of related health problems, according to a recent study. Dietitians recommend families maintain healthy diet and exercise habits during the holiday season beginning with Thanksgiving.

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BUGS BEST OF: JULY 2009

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Sunday 18 December 2011

Preventing falls in people with Parkinson's disease

A new study has analyzed the results of an exercise program to prevent falls in those with Parkinson's disease.

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Finaflex Ripped Reviews

This is an awesome product by Finaflex. It made my progressions instant and I was lifting more than last workout every time and I had better gains. I took 2 capsules every day. This is my second can of Finaflex ripped. I will be using for another 15 days as maximum period for the usage [...]

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Excited to have a new True Living Fitness Contributor!

Please Welcome Sara Shaw! Sara is a Police Officer in Ohio and will be dropping in writing about fitness from the perspective of a Police Officer. Also, she has some great nutrition and supplement ideas to help you on your journey. Her website is http://getfitwithsara.myvi.net Go there and let her know you stopped by OR [...]

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Saturday 17 December 2011

Mike Gillette: Savage Strength Video

Here's Mike Gillette (creator of the Savage Strength Training System) doing some impressive feats of strength and power. You can click here to check out my review of his program.

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371st Friday Blog Roundup

One morning, I wake up and have this really funny story that would probably only be amusing to me, Josh, and these two other men that we know.� So I log onto Facebook so I can write this man and tell him the story (knowing that he is going to crack up as much as [...]

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Anthony Schaan: Determination

Anthony ?Tony? Schaan is an Infantry Platoon Sergeant in the National Guard, a soldier, who was deployed to Iraq during 2005-2005.� He was introduced to ASEA by Kristy Schaan (former wife, friend and sponsor) about 13 months ago. Since March 2010, he has been drinking 4-6 oz of ASEA every day! He is really going [...]

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Friday 16 December 2011

Lab Notes: HPV Test Best for Cervical Cancer Detection; Link Between Stillbirths and Outside Temps

Yesterday's top story: A new study has found that an HPV test detects cervical lesions that are highly likely to become cancerous sooner than a Pap smear.

Lab Notes: HPV Test Best for Cervical Cancer Detection; Link Between Stillbirths and Outside Temps is a post from: CalorieLab - Health News & Information Blog

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Young Adults Drop Exercise With Move To College Or University

Regular exercise tends to steeply decline among youth as they move to university or college, according to a study by researchers at McMaster University. Researchers found a 24 per cent decrease in physical activity over the 12 years from adolescence to early adulthood. The steepest declines were among young men entering university or college...

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Rise in temperature can lead to stillbirths

Increase in temperature levels can affect pregnant women more than others, resulting in more stillbirths and shorter pregnancies, says an Australian study.

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Thursday 15 December 2011

Researchers recommend exercise for breast cancer survivors, lymphedema patients

Lymphedema, a chronic swelling condition common in breast cancer survivors, affects three million people in the US. In the past, most people believed that exercise might induce or worsen lymphedema. After reviewing the literature, researchers say the benefits of exercise outweigh the risks for breast cancer survivors and patients with lymphedema.

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Preventing falls in people with Parkinson's disease

A new study has analyzed the results of an exercise program to prevent falls in those with Parkinson's disease.

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Wednesday 14 December 2011

8 Simple Steps to Lose Weight

Everyone is looking for the Steps to lose weight. It is a well-known fact that diets are not effective for permanent weight loss. Fad diets may help you lose weight initially but when you reach your ideal weight and end your diet, the pounds you lost often come back with a vengeance. Losing weight takes [...]

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Steve Pulcinella's AMA on Reddit

Here is Steve Pulcinella's AMA.

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If You Don?t Track Your Diet? You Are Wasting Your Time

Frankly, I’m puzzled whenever I hear this from somebody who’s frustrated with their lack of gains: Me: So what are you eating? How many calories per day and how many do you need? Them: I don’t know. I just eat. Huh? Yes, it’s true. People don’t track their diets, don’t calculate their calories and just More ...

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Tuesday 13 December 2011

Researchers develop eButton, an easier way to monitor food intake, exercise, and lifestyle

People attempting to lose weight won't need to track their daily food intake anymore, thanks to a wearable, picture-taking device. eButton -- a device worn on the chest (like a pin) that contains a miniature camera, accelerometer, GPS, and other sensors -- captures data and information of health activities, eliminating the need for daily self-reporting.

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Tis the Season for STRESS

  Stress stopping you from achieving your goals?   I’m sure you’ve heard of the “fight-or-flight” response, and you probably know that it’s the way your body reacts to danger or stress. But do you know what’s behind the fight-or-flight response? It’s actually hormones. When you’re faced with danger, your adrenal glands release three hormones:... [Continue Reading]

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Green tea helps mice keep off extra pounds

Green tea may slow down weight gain and serve as another tool in the fight against obesity, according to food scientists.

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Monday 12 December 2011

Iron Evolution: Phase 7

When Dave retired from powerlifting, he was a physical wreck. But all the king's horses couldn't put him back together, so he took matters into his own hands and came up with an unorthodox cure.

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Can peer mentors help teens lose weight? New strategies for combating teen obesity

Obesity among adolescents has more than tripled over the past 40 years, and recent estimates find that over 18 percent of teens in the US are obese. Education and mentoring targeting obesity and delivered in high schools by peers has been shown to have a significant impact on teen diet and physical activity, according to a new study.

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Adult Sickle Cell Drug May Benefit Kids, Too

SUNDAY, Dec. 11 (HealthDay News) -- A drug called hydroxyurea that's approved for use in adults with severe sickle cell anemia can also help young children with the disease, new research suggests.

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Sunday 11 December 2011

Fit Ass Exercise Challenge

Time Challenge Routine for toning and shaping your butt and legs. Train with us at home for free and get in the best shape of your life: www.BodyRock.Tv Facebook on.fb.meVideo Rating: 3 / 5

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Saving the day: Performing chest compressions correctly

External chest compressions (ECC) can literally be the difference between life or death for someone who has stopped breathing. However new research shows that a person's physical fitness restricts the amount of time they can correctly perform ECC and adds weight to the 2010 European Resuscitation Council Advanced Life Support Guidelines which recommend that that people performing ECC should change every two minutes.

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Ronnie Coleman 1998 vs 2007 Training Videos

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Saturday 10 December 2011

Obese Patients May Benefit the Most From Surgery for Irregular Heartbeat

FRIDAY, Dec. 9 (HealthDay News) -- Overweight or obese individuals who undergo a procedure to treat an irregular heartbeat known as atrial fibrillation may see greater improvements in their quality of life after the treatment than their thinner counterparts.

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Beginner Strength Training Program for Women: Tricep Extensions

Get started on a beginner strength training program for women with a tricep extensions workout routine. Expert: Erin Sharoni Thanks for watching Beginner Strength Training Program for Women: Tricep Extensions! Ifyou enjoyed this video, subscribe to the Howcast YouTube channel! www.youtube.com Check out Howcast for other do-it-yourself videos from howcast and more videos in the …

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Preventing falls in people with Parkinson's disease

A new study has analyzed the results of an exercise program to prevent falls in those with Parkinson's disease.

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Friday 9 December 2011

Top 10 Gifts for the Graduating Senior

You have the passion, a will to help others achieve what was previously impossible, and a piece of paper that says you?re pretty cool.

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Use of ZEN bust-enhancing supplements may increase breast cancer risk

Women who use bust-enhancing dietary supplements containing a naturally occurring toxin could be increasing their risk of breast cancer, health experts have warned.

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What to Eat: Pancakes!

One of the things my wife and I missed the most when we started going more paleo than slow-carb was pancakes. It?s not that we couldn?t enjoy a cheat meal of some delicious buttermilk pancakes. It?s that eating buttermilk pancakes makes us feel like crap. Then a friend of mine told me about these pumpkin pancakes.

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Thursday 8 December 2011

Test could detect breast cancers earlier in young, high-risk African-American women

Certain cancer signaling pathways that are activated in aggressive cancer can be detected very early, even in precancerous cells, among young African-American women at high risk for breast cancer. This may allow for earlier detection and prevention of cancer.

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Top 10 Gifts for the Over-40 Meatheads

Is Father Time catching up with you?

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Chew gum, lose weight? Hormone that helps people feel 'full' after eating can be delivered into bloodstream orally

Scientists have demonstrated, for the first time, that a critical hormone that helps people feel "full" after eating can be delivered into the bloodstream orally.

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Wednesday 7 December 2011

Halo effect: Family members of gastric-bypass patients also lose weight, study finds

Family members of patients who have undergone surgery for weight loss may also shed several pounds themselves, as well as eat healthier and exercise more, according to a new study.

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Use Your Core

My latest post on The Swimmers Circle.

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UCLA Researchers Investigate Offerings of Healthy Foods in Children Hospitals

UCLA Researchers Investigate Offerings of Healthy Foods in Children Hospitals is a post from: Hive Health Media. Submit your guest blog post today!

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Tuesday 6 December 2011

iWorkout December 1, 2011 ? Total Body Kettlebell Workout With Sprints

The winds may have been whipping through Southern California today but I still enjoyed a great workout in the sun.

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Zero Friction Fat Loss Review ? Simplest Way To Lose Fat from Thighs and Hips

Zero Friction Fat Loss Review – Simplest Way To Lose Fat from Thighs and Hips Article by Michael Review Would you like to learn about Zero Friction Fat Loss Review? Do you be prepared to learn more concerning the credibility of zerofrictionfatloss.com? Or is Zero Friction …

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Female Pheromones Do They Work

Female Pheromones Do They Work Attracting Women With Pheromones

Not all guys had been born blessed with the capability to attract women with their appears or personality so Female Pheromones Do They Work. Although some men take pleasure in the unique focus from females the moment they stepped into a area, there are those . . . → Read More: Female Pheromones Do They Work

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Monday 5 December 2011

Frequently used weight-loss method is light on evidence

Although the transtheoretical model stages of change (TTM SOC) method is frequently used to help obese and overweight people lose weight, a newly published systematic review indicates there is little evidence that it is effective.

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Best Body Workout ? 2011 ? Week 45 ? Day 3

Best Body Workout ? 2011 ? Week 45 ? Day 3 is a post from: Health and Fitness articles

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Out of the Box Sampler Box Review &amp; Giveaway

  I am sure if you have been on the web over the last few years you probably have come across someone talking about Out of the Box Sampler boxes.�� Or maybe you have ordered a box or two.� Or, maybe you have thought about it, but just wasn’t sure if you would like what... [Continue Reading]

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Sunday 4 December 2011

Fit Over 40.

Amazing Inspirational Anti-aging, Health And Weight Loss E-book For The Over 40 Crowd. Fit Over 40.

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Do Not Get Discouraged with Weight Loss Challenges

Okay, let?s begin any discussion about weight loss and frustration with a few simple words: most people get discouraged. If you spend one hour watching television talk shows you are going to hear things like ?yo-yo? dieting, crashing, and quitting mentioned whenever weigh loss is discussed. This is because almost everyone who goes on a…
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Researchers recommend exercise for breast cancer survivors, lymphedema patients

Lymphedema, a chronic swelling condition common in breast cancer survivors, affects three million people in the US. In the past, most people believed that exercise might induce or worsen lymphedema. After reviewing the literature, researchers say the benefits of exercise outweigh the risks for breast cancer survivors and patients with lymphedema.

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Saturday 3 December 2011

Get Proactiv With Your Diet

Get Proactiv With Your Diet

If you want to lose fat quickly you have to be Proactiv, The Fat Release System�Safe HCG Diet Plan �is your solution. The Fat Release System�is the only HCG Diet protocol that allows you to eat dark chocolate and still lose weight. This protocol is designed to take advantage . . . → Read More: Get Proactiv With Your Diet

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The fat-burning zone: News on burning fat

Obesity-related diseases are an increasing health problem. Researchers have now uncovered a central component of fat metabolism.

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Female Pheromones Do They Work

Female Pheromones Do They Work Attracting Women With Pheromones

Not all guys had been born blessed with the capability to attract women with their appears or personality so Female Pheromones Do They Work. Although some men take pleasure in the unique focus from females the moment they stepped into a area, there are those . . . → Read More: Female Pheromones Do They Work

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Friday 2 December 2011

Older men with higher testosterone levels lose less muscle mass as they age

A recent study found that higher levels of testosterone were associated with reduced loss of lean muscle mass in older men, especially in those who were losing weight. In these men, higher testosterone levels were also associated with less loss of lower body strength.

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Shoulder Mobility with Sticks and Pipes

KitLaughlin has an interesting shoulder mobility series utilizing sticks / PVC pipes.

You can get some pretty good stretches using these things.

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Turket Trots Post 14% Growth...So Do Waist Sizes

A survey of the top 20 Turkey Trots held on Thanksgiving last week shows a 14% boost in participation from last year, far exceeding the 1% growth of the previous year. On the day of the year that has more races than any other, some of these are now boasting starting lines over 15,000 runners. Isn't that great?

I have now run the Santa Barbara Thanksgiving 4-Miler for five years in row, doing my best to squeeze in under 24 minutes (and 1000 burned calories) and win a bottle of Martinelli's Sparkling Cider for the kids to drink at the family feast. This race reflects the growth of Turkey Trots, climbing from 300 runners in 2007 to over 700 this year, while retaining it's small town charm. I would like to believe I run it for health reasons, but honestly, I know the motivation is to feel less guilty about the second and third helpings of home cooking that I am so fortunate to indulge in each year.

Once I had done the race a few years in a row, however, my motivation changed. I see the same faces at this race each sunny Thanksgiving morning, and enjoy catching up with them and watching their kids grow. I find myself inspired by the consistency of 76-year-old ultrarunner Bill Dodson, who somehow manages to do this race with his family and still make it to the Quad Dipsea a few days later (and then the CIM marathon the next week, naturally). Or the evolution of the Allison family, whose daughters Kate and Sammie have grown up from spectators (who scarf the post-race donuts) to runners (who scarf the post-race donuts), and soon enough will leave me and their parents in the dust as their youthful jaunts become graceful strides. Brian Wyatt was the proud father of 5-year-old Cassidy taking on his first race, and 12-year-old Chaia who easily made an age group podium finish and still had enough juice to run back a few miles and join the family. This year also saw the subtle transformation of my friend Kik Armstrong, run/walking this year with that confident glow of humility only seen on those who just completed their first 50-miler.

Consistency, change, transformation...all captured in the time-lapse memory of an annual community event. It's a beautiful thing, really. No wonder they are becoming so popular!
(700 runners take over the streets of Goleta, CA)
(Sammie Allison, a spectator no more, with Dad trying to keep up)

(Moms Kik Armstrong and Jamie Allison enjoy watching the kids run ahead)

(Power assisted running)

(Sure, Honey, I'll watch the kids and dog while you cook...and still get in a workout!)

(Bill Dodson and I stand with the other age group winners)

(Sammie is all about the powdered donuts...is that really the same kid that hung onto Mom in 2007?)

(Ultrarunner Brian Wyatt poses with the newest runner in the family, Cassidy, who crushed his first 4-miler)


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Thursday 1 December 2011

Lift weights, eat mustard, build muscles?

If you want to lean out, add muscle and get ripped, new research suggests to look to your garden for help. Scientists have found that when a specific plant steroid was ingested by rats, it triggered a response similar to anabolic steroids with minimal side effects. The stimulatory effect of homobrassinolide on protein synthesis in muscle cells led to increases in lean body mass, muscle mass, and physical performance.

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Weight Loss: Myths And Explanations

There are so many people that have extra weight nowadays, that different frauds or just dishonest people use every opportunity to advertise another diet or pills that help to lose extra pounds. Of course, there are a lot of fibs concerning this issue and our article will help you to get which ones are truthful [...]

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Cell dysfunction linked to obesity and metabolic disorders

By measuring the radioactive isotope carbon-14, scientists have revealed an association between lipid cell dysfunction and diseases such as obesity, diabetes and blood lipid disorders.

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Wednesday 30 November 2011

Cycle - 1 hours - 11/30/2011

Workout:

Type: Cycle
Date: 11/30/2011
Time: 13:41:50
Total Time: 1:01:57.00
Calories: 1450
Distance: 16.58 miles
Average Speed: 16.06 mph

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Eighteen Nutrition Myths: How Many Do You Still Believe?

As part of our ongoing battle to keep ourselves healthy, we learn about the latest nutritional information and hope to glean insight so we can make appropriate adjustments to our diet. However, the rate at which conflicting advice triggered by...

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Fitness ? Gymboss Contest Winners

Related posts:FITNESS – Lululemon Contest Winner! Fitter Than Ever Contest 12 WEEK TRANSFORMATION CONTEST


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Tuesday 29 November 2011

Exercise can produce healthy chatter between bone, fat and pancreatic cells

Cells in bone, fat and the pancreas appear to be talking to each other and one thing they likely are saying is, "Get moving."

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Cell dysfunction linked to obesity and metabolic disorders

By measuring the radioactive isotope carbon-14, scientists have revealed an association between lipid cell dysfunction and diseases such as obesity, diabetes and blood lipid disorders.

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Monday 28 November 2011

Graphicsgeneratorpro.com ? Create Graphics Software!!! 75% Commisions

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Dairy foods may improve bone health during diet and exercise in overweight premenopausal women

A recent study found that consumption of dairy foods and higher protein resulted in improvements in markers of bone formation and reductions in markers of bone degradation in overweight and obese young women over 16 weeks of diet- and exercise-induced weight loss.

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Sunday 27 November 2011

Older men with higher testosterone levels lose less muscle mass as they age

A recent study found that higher levels of testosterone were associated with reduced loss of lean muscle mass in older men, especially in those who were losing weight. In these men, higher testosterone levels were also associated with less loss of lower body strength.

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Enzyme boosts metabolism, prevents weight gain in mice

Male and female mice engineered to express the inflammatory enzyme IKKbeta in their fat tissue ate more but gained less weight. They burned sugar and fat more effectively than mice who were left unaltered. The research may shed light on how obesity and inflammation affect insulin resistance and sensitivity.

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Prepping the Youth Uber Athlete: Recollections of a Father-Coach from the AAU Junior Olympic Games

I sometimes hear parents talk about how they don?t have the time to get involved in their children?s activities because of work.

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Saturday 26 November 2011

Your Best Body Workout ? 2011 ? Week 44 ? Day 3

Your Best Body Workout ? 2011 ? Week 44 ? Day 3 is a post from: Health and Fitness articles

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Best nutrition for a shiny coat

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You need to be sedated.

"To get a taste of what some of those frenzied Walmart scuffles look like, check out the video above, in which a crowd of shoppers attack a supply of $2 waffle makers. The video was originally uploaded to Twitter shortly after midnight by a woman calling herself Ms. Clark. Her...

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Friday 25 November 2011

Could soccer give homeless men a health kick?

Playing street football (soccer) two or three times a week could halve the risk of early death in homeless men. Researchers have shown the positive impact of street football on the fitness of homeless people, a group with typically poor health and low life expectancy.

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Mediterranean Diet Review

Pros: Some dieters felt that there was a great variety. Some dieters felt that the food tasted great. Some dieters felt that it was relatively easy to stick to. Some dieters felt that they felt healthier. Some dieters felt that eating out was simple. Cons: Some dieters felt like this diet was too expensive for [...]

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Gridiron Guns - Thomas Jones Arms Workout

Entering his twelfth season in professional football, Thomas Jones remains the NFL's premier gun show!

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Thursday 24 November 2011

Buakaw Por Pramuk Training

Here is a video of Thai welterweight Muay Thai kickboxer Buakaw Por. Pramuk's training.

This guy's kicks will chop you into halves. Amazing display of power.


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This is your brain on estrogen

It's no secret that women often gain weight as they get older. The sex hormone estrogen has an important, if underappreciated, role to play in those burgeoning waistlines. Now, researchers have traced those hormonal effects on metabolism to different parts of the brain. The findings may lead to the development of highly selective hormone replacement therapies that could be used to combat obesity or infertility in women without the risks for heart disease and breast cancer, the researchers say.

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The fat-burning zone: News on burning fat

Obesity-related diseases are an increasing health problem. Researchers have now uncovered a central component of fat metabolism.

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Wednesday 23 November 2011

Chew gum, lose weight? Hormone that helps people feel 'full' after eating can be delivered into bloodstream orally

Scientists have demonstrated, for the first time, that a critical hormone that helps people feel "full" after eating can be delivered into the bloodstream orally.

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I?m talking turkey?

and healthy living misfit style. (Read: a loving dose of channeling my inner elderly Jewish Aunt coupled with the snark I caint help but serve up.) Join me? Please to click on the Drumstick Heads below:    

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Have brain fatigue? A bout of exercise may be the cure, mouse study suggests

In a new study in mice, researchers have discovered that regular exercise increases mitochondrial numbers in brain cells, a potential cause for exercise's beneficial mental effects.

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Tuesday 22 November 2011

Get Back To Basics And Train Naked

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Targeting leg fatigue in heart failure

Doctors should not only treat the heart muscle in chronic heart failure patients, but also their leg muscles through exercise, say researchers.

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Lab Notes: Carrying Heavy Bags Affects Psyche; STDs Still a Big National Problem

Yesterday's top story: When shoppers are physically weighed down with bags full of gifts, or even just groceries, they're more likely to have serious thoughts, suggest researchers.

Lab Notes: Carrying Heavy Bags Affects Psyche; STDs Still a Big National Problem is a post from: CalorieLab - Health News & Information Blog

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Monday 21 November 2011

Cell dysfunction linked to obesity and metabolic disorders

By measuring the radioactive isotope carbon-14, scientists have revealed an association between lipid cell dysfunction and diseases such as obesity, diabetes and blood lipid disorders.

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Diets You Can Trust To Losing Weight

There are numerous weight loss programs in the market today; a lot of them come up with their own specific diets to lose fats. Some use the famous South Beach diet; while others are cushty using the cookie diets. In any case, every one of them has their own advantages where some folk found them [...]

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Older men with higher testosterone levels lose less muscle mass as they age

A recent study found that higher levels of testosterone were associated with reduced loss of lean muscle mass in older men, especially in those who were losing weight. In these men, higher testosterone levels were also associated with less loss of lower body strength.

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Sunday 20 November 2011

California making headway in battle against childhood obesity but successes are uneven

A new study offers hope that California may finally be getting a handle on its 30-year battle with childhood obesity, but also showcases a patchwork of progress that leaves the majority of counties in the state still registering increases in obesity rates among California's school-age children.

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How to Live a Healthier Lifestyle Now!

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Pushing the limits of performance

Deceiving the brain can lead to an improvement of up to five per cent in sporting performance, according to research from the UK -- news which could have a significant impact on athletes' chances in the 2012 Olympics.

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Saturday 19 November 2011

Spinal cord injuries associated with increased risk of heart disease, study finds

New research may help explain why people with spinal cord injury (SCI) have a higher risk of developing heart disease.

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Think 'It's Not Me, It's You,' When Dealing With Angry Person

SATURDAY, Nov. 19 (HealthDay News) -- Telling yourself that an angry person is just having a bad day and that it's not about you can help take the sting out of their ire, a new study suggests.

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There is a Sick Elephant in the United Kingdom?s NHS Room

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Friday 18 November 2011

Memory fitness program improves memory abilities of oldest adults

A new study has found that a memory fitness program offered to older adults in their senior living communities helped improve their ability to recognize and recall words, benefiting their verbal learning and retention.

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Test could detect breast cancers earlier in young, high-risk African-American women

Certain cancer signaling pathways that are activated in aggressive cancer can be detected very early, even in precancerous cells, among young African-American women at high risk for breast cancer. This may allow for earlier detection and prevention of cancer.

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Cardiac rehabilitation: Even minor fitness improvements are associated with decrease in mortality, especially in the least fit

Cardiac rehabilitation boosts longevity, especially in patients with the lowest fitness levels, according to new research.

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Thursday 17 November 2011

Test could detect breast cancers earlier in young, high-risk African-American women

Certain cancer signaling pathways that are activated in aggressive cancer can be detected very early, even in precancerous cells, among young African-American women at high risk for breast cancer. This may allow for earlier detection and prevention of cancer.

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Commercial weight loss programs more effective than NHS-based services, UK study finds

Commercial weight loss programs are more effective and cheaper than primary care based services led by specially trained staff, a new study in the UK finds.

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Green tea helps mice keep off extra pounds

Green tea may slow down weight gain and serve as another tool in the fight against obesity, according to food scientists.

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Wednesday 16 November 2011

Top Ten Gifts For The Woman Who Likes To Lift Big

All right, gentlemen. Hannah has put together a list for you that includes the Top Ten Gift Ideas for the Woman In Your Life Who Likes To Lift Big.

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The link between nutrition and cardiovascular disease

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How I handle stress

Yesterday was an exceptionally stressful day. Usually I'd comfort myself with an ice cold Coors Light. Instead, I did a workout and treated myself to something special.

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