A while ago I mentioned keeping a brief diary of general activity and nutrition as a good way to monitor what you eat and how much you exercise.  Nic has also joined the challenge and doing quite well http://nic-fitness.blogspot.com/ .
I must mention that it is ok to have a chocolate every now and then, you don’t [...]

“Transgene SA said on Tuesday its experimental vaccine showed favorable results in a small mid-stage trial against precancerous cervical lesions, enabling about half of the women given the vaccine to avoid surgery.”
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“CAPE TOWN, South Africa –A safe and effective gel allowing women to protect themselves from the AIDS virus may be available by 2010 if current trials involving thousands of women are successful, researchers said Sunday.”
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“The expression ‘spot reducing’ refers to slimming specific areas of the body by doing certain exercises, but as you mention, it’s a myth. The truth is, the exercise you’ve been doing is beneficial, but you can’t ‘burn off’ fat in just one specific body area.”
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“R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company today filed suit in U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington (Tacoma Division) to overturn a recently enacted state law prohibiting tobacco companies from sampling products to adult smokers in bars, nightclubs and other adult-only venues. “
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Brent Shields lists three lessons overweight people can learn from The Biggest Loser. This is a nice article that sums up weight loss. Don’t get me wrong…I am still dead against the show. I only watched it for a few minutes but it left me feeling sad for the contestants and it also left me [...]

It is not too often when I change the title of the article I am focusing on…but I did this time, it’s misleading. But the article holds a few good points, hence the reason why you are looking at it on this blog ;)
One of the best things to do to counteract dieting problems is [...]

Not crazy at all…they are genuine things to do.
The author mentions not rewarding yourself with food twice.  I would like to take it one step further…try stop revolving your life around food.  The more you think about it, the more you will be hungry and the more you will eat.  That is why dieting (short [...]

We have all heard this time and time again…but is it true?
“No. ”You can do anything you want to a mole, pretty much,” said Dr. Bernard Cohen, interim chair of dermatology at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. ”If you want to pluck, shave, wax, or use electrolysis on a mole, there’s no evidence that [...]

“Pop sensation Pink has launched a global attack against KFC.”
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Agreed! I may not be a Pink fan, but I do agree with her when it comes to the KFC issue.  Not only is the mass production of chickens cruel (you should see the process) but like many fast foods, I am sure you [...]

The Health & Fitness Show #034 (MP3 – 15.1MB – time 43.50)

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beti talks about the article posted on Carotids regarding the problems with having a g33ky lifetyle and making it all better.
02.37 Unique health problems with the G33k Lifestyle
03.44 Insomnia
05.40 Insomnia remedy
07.46 Recurrent headaches
13.00 Back Pain
19.00 Poor attention span
25.00 Multitasking
39.00 Have a Health Blog [beti’s [...]

“What is gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is caused by the abnormal backflow, or reflux, of stomach acid and juices into the esophagus, the tube that leads from the throat to the stomach.”
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“Fish oil, omega-3: A class of fatty acids found in fish oils, especially from salmon and other cold-water fish, that acts to lower the levels of cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoproteins) in the blood. (LDL cholesterol is the “bad” cholesterol.)”
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“Apricot seeds are taken by many people as a cancer treatment as they contain high doses of Vitamin B17, an immune system enhancer. However, apricot seeds also contain cyanide, a poison.”
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“(HealthDay News) — Athlete’s foot is caused by a fungus that produces skin rashes, typically on the soles of the feet and between the toes. It usually appears as itchy, red patches of skin that burn, blister, flake or crack.”
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“WASHINGTON –Federal regulators said Thursday they want to get a better handle on the burgeoning use of nanotechnology in everyday products, as their German counterparts struggle to understand why nearly 100 people suffered respiratory problems after using a novel cleaning product made with the submicroscopic particles.”
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“The key to keeping kids on the straight and narrow may lie in keeping them physically fit and away from the TV.”
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Additional to the article: If you are suffering from shin splints another thing to do is ensure you are walking properly…lift the ball of the foot before stepping (decrease the angle between the top of your foot and your leg).  Change the circuit you walk/run and avoid overusing treadmills.
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This is a personal one for me.  Luckily for me, I instruct about 8 classes per week which help immensely with computer overuse aches and pains.  I find I only suffer when I skip a few classes, or if I am inactive for more than 3 days in a row.  I spend between 8-12 hours [...]

“Is Doublemint a health food? The company is setting up a new research institute to fund studies into the health benefits of chewing gum”
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The Health & Fitness Show #033 (MP3 – 15.2MB – 44 min)
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00.54 Medical Clearance
02.18 Atomic Show WOW this sounds AWESOME!!!
03.21 Take the time to record your Exercise Routine
10.16 Cardio Training
13.20 Resistance Training
22.25 Flexibility Training – Stretching
28.29 Rest between sets
30.16 Callout for Podcasters
Exercise Routine Example (.xls)
Activate your core
Goodbye and remember…
Be fit and stay healthy
beti

“Scientists at the National Institutes of Health’s (NIH) National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) have identified a previously unknown gene variant that doubles an individual’s risk for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). The new functional variant, or allele, is a component of the serotonin transporter gene (SERT), site of action for the selective serotonin reuptake [...]

“Inflammation, cartilage and bone erosions, joint destruction–that’s the typical progression of arthritis and most rheumatic diseases. While inflammation may be controlled, and perhaps even eliminated, with early aggressive treatment, few therapeutic approaches offer hope for repairing tissue once the damage has been done. One promising strategy is the use of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs). MSCs [...]

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I guess we have always known this, but it may be easier said than done! Advertising and the influence of major corporations has a lot to do with this problem - including obesity with children.  Kids wouldn’t want a happy meal (fatty burger, fatty fries and a coke) if it wasn’t advertised, had a tempting toy [...]

I really enjoyed reading this short article by Chris Chew.  It was extremely informative and gets to the point.  So many people say to me that they need to decrease their intensity of exercise so they can burn more fat, if that’s the case (which it is not), just go to sleep.  But seriously, the [...]