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- The Problems with Activity Equivalence Labels for Individuals with Anorexia Athletica Tendencies - by Submitted on May 13, 2016 from Stephanie EissingerActivity Equivalency Labels: The Two Sides The latest proposal to add activity equivalence labels to food items as a way to help overweight individuals make better food choices has wonderful intentions, but it also has a darker side. Activity equivalence labels would show consumers the ...
Views: 1972 - Lower Stress to Manage Your Weight - by Submitted on May 09, 2016 from Maria Khalife“Remember this: You are the expert of your body.” ~ Sarah Hackley Some people eat more when they feel stressed. Are you a stress eater? It’s a common problem, because cookies or chocolate seem to make people feel better. If you find yourself going to food about the stresses in your life, ...
Views: 923 - What is Body Image? - by Submitted on May 07, 2016 from Stephanie EissingerEXACTLY WHAT IS BODY IMAGE? Contrary to popular belief, body image is not about how our body actually looks. Body image isn’t based on the physical reality of our body but on how we think and feel about our body. Our body image is created out of our perceptions, beliefs, feelings, sensations, ...
Views: 2872 - 11 Health Tips You'll Be Right To Remember! - by Submitted on May 05, 2016 from Angelina Claire11 straightforward wellbeing tips that are prescribed for anybody of any age, to manage different wellbeing issues or just to support your own normal prosperity! #1: Go Herbal On the off chance that varicose veins are your issue, a smart thought is attempting horse chestnut, a home grown ...
Views: 787(1 vote) - Why Swimming Is a Great Family Activity for Summer - by Submitted on May 04, 2016 from Anica OaksNot all of us can afford the cost and time of summer vacations to the beach, especially if you live in a region that isn't anywhere near the coast. The good news is that just about everyone has access to a swimming pool or some other public body of water, and this can prove to be an excellent ...
Views: 978 - 5 Ways to Become a Professional in the Medical Field - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2016 from Hannah WhittenlyMany people are passionate about health and dream of working in the medical field, but they may not have the time or financial resources that it takes to become a doctor. While a doctor or surgeon is the highest level one can reach in the medical field, there are still other careers in medicine ...
Views: 789 - 6 Ways to Imporve Baseball Skills - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2016 from Hayden TekermanHave you always wanted to learn a new sport but didn’t know where to begin? Do you want to gain an advantage over your teammates and lead to your team’s success? Are you prepared to take your baseball skills to the next level? Even if you don’t resonate with any of these questions or ...
Views: 1012(1 vote) - Prolonged sitting shortens lifespan: Study - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2016 from Victor MarchioneIt may not be new to you, but the studies that suggest prolonged sitting shortens your life continue to pile up. The solution? Either reduce your amount of sitting time or begin exercising much more – ideally, you should be doing both regardless. The latest findings come from Brazilian ...
Views: 708 - Michael Mantell's 3 Rules for Summer Fitness - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2016 from Michael MantellIt’s that time of the year again when we begin to think of warmer weather, and that means trips to the beach. And that means, bathing suits. And that means others seeing our bodies. And that means, uh oh. For some, it also means. “twice-a-days.” You know, working out twice daily. For others, ...
Views: 1135 - Buy Genuine Phentermine Online - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2016 from Intouch ReviewsYour weight is the most important physical feature that is discussed among the masses. This discussion is taking an important place in the lives of youngsters and teens. As the global medical surveys show that our generations are getting over weight and in some parts of the world our teens are ...
Views: 816(1 vote) - Ways to get rid of Man Boobs. - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2016 from Karen ColeOne of the things that embarrass men like presence of man boobs; it affects the appearance thus hindering confidence. Manboobs are mainly caused by either obesity or the hormonal imbalance whereby there is an increased amount of estrogen and low testorone. However, obesity is more common and it ...
Views: 1195 - Michael Mantell: How Your Head Ruins Your Health - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2016 from Michael MantellWhen it comes to your health, self-care, relationships, your happiness and wellbeing, there’s only one thing that drives it all – yes, the link is what you think. Try to imagine an emotion – happiness, sadness, worry, calm, fear, anger, love – without a thought first creating it. It can’t be ...
Views: 1465(1 vote) - Pump Up Your Pre-Workout Snack for Optimal Performance - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2016 from Bonnie GillerFinding the time to exercise is an amazing feat. Giving yourself the proper energy and nutrients it needs to get the most out of your workout is an even greater feat. The issue is that most people aren’t aware of what foods are best before enduring a workout. Here is some more information to ...
Views: 1154(1 vote) - Strength, the Marines & A Gawky Kid who Discovered Her Purpose in a Weight Room - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2016 from Jini CiceroI get most of my news online, though the other day I found an LA Times lying in my gym’s staff break room and passively flipped through it as I chatted with a coworker. Much as I wanted to read the latest headlines, I also wanted to check after-holiday sales. Except one headline completely ...
Views: 1210(1 vote) - Effective Phentermine Weight Loss Pills - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2016 from Intouch ReviewsWhat diet pills actually work to help lose weight quicker? Everyone likes to look slim and chic. Some of them are blessed with shapely figure. Some of them are less fortunate. Are you one among them? Are you desperate to lose weight? Have you tried several hunger suppressant pills and fat ...
Views: 786(1 vote) - Some exercises Melbournian follow to reduce frozen shoulder: Part I - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2016 from Robin joThe people of Melbourne often suffer from different types of aches and frozen shoulder is one of them. It becomes unbearable at times and the victim often seeks a quick relief from the pain. In this matter, exercises is the redeemer of the frozen shoulder ache. Frozen shoulder or adhesive ...
Views: 578(1 vote) - What is your BMR - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2016 from Evan BornemanBasal Metabolic Rate: Calories to survive Daily energy expenditure, or total “calories burned” in a day, has three major components: basal or resting metabolic rate, the thermic effect of food (calories expended through digestion) and the energy cost of physical activity. Having a general ...
Views: 4307(1 vote) - What Is the NHS? - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2016 from Peter MainTo answer this question fully would require several extremely large volumes of written material including analysis and data as to the development of the health service in the UK. The point of the question, what is the NHS, is actually to provide a bit of background to the broader question of ...
Views: 1138(1 vote) - Want to Achieve the Biggest Weight Loss? Then Use Phenocal - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2016 from Sara BistonIf you are looking for a perfect way to lose weight without jeopardizing your health, then I am sure you will benefit from my story. Let’s face it, we all want to look our best and have that perfect shape which includes ability to fit into dress you have bought a few years ago or in those jeans ...
Views: 1667(1 vote) - Weight Loss Supplements - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2016 from Intouch ReviewsWith so many healthy diet pills on the market today, it’s hard to figure out which fat burners and appetite suppressants are truly the best ones out there which ones really work fast and which supplements really don’t work. Here at intouchreviews, we have done extensive research and comparisons ...
Views: 715(1 vote) - Fat Burning Soup Recipes Review - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2016 from Dan ColeWith obesity and diabetes continuing to rise to near epidemic proportions there has never been a more important time to review your meals and groceries. The overuse of sugar in food seems to be getting out of control year on year. Food companies seem to be tinkering around with food more and ...
Views: 497(1 vote) - Neck pain: Certain treatments to treat it in your home Part II - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2016 from Robin joThe ache in the neck is quite a common medical condition of the recent era. Due to the stress and everyday pressure, neck pain becomes chronic, sometimes and becomes irresistible too. For a quick heal and cure, certain homely remedies can be followed and maintained. Melbourne is quite a busy ...
Views: 590(1 vote) - Decrease Stress Now! - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2016 from Anup KiranThe fact that you’re such a rockstar with your food intake is fantastic, excellent, just wonderfully grand! But did you know that you could actually be counteracting or even completely de-railing all the goodness that you’re accomplishing with cleaning eating and healthy exercising if you’re ...
Views: 624(1 vote) - Falls in men prevented with exercise - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2016 from Victor MarchioneIn older men, regular exercise has been found to reduce the risk of falls that lead to serious health complications and negatively impact their quality of life. Study author Dr. Thomas Gill said, “The physical activity program was more effective in reducing the rate of serious fall injuries in ...
Views: 1192(1 vote) - 9 Budget-Friendly Gifts for the Impossible-to-Buy-For Fitness Fanatic - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2016 from Jini CiceroI have one and so do you. Mine is a coworker at my gym. Every time she concocts some Paleo recipe, she brings me samples. Brownies, granola, carrot cake… If the recipe contains Paleo-legal ingredients, she makes it and I become her guinea pig. A few months ago, my car broke down across town, ...
Views: 888(1 vote) - How do I know if I have whiplash? - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2016 from Advanced Work Rehab CenterPain Can Be Endured And Defeated Only If You Understand The Cause Behind It. Denied Or Feared, It Grows. Pain Is Temporary, Quitting Lasts Forever, Don’t Quit With Pain, Know It And Say No To It … Learn What Our Therapist At The Advanced Work Rehab Center Can Do Get You Back On Your Feet ...
Views: 973(1 vote) - Preventing and Treating Sports Injuries - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2016 from accessible Physical TherapyWe Cannot Teach People Anything; We Can Only Help Them Discover It Within Themselves!!! Exercise is an important part of life in order to become or stay healthy. For many people, sports are a fun way of burning extra calories, socializing and getting fit. Unfortunately, this also means the ...
Views: 887(1 vote) - 10 Secrets Gyms & Fitness Experts Don’t Want You to Know - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2016 from Jini Cicero“How do you know it’s early January in Los Angeles?” I asked my friend the other day as we waited in line at Starbucks. He looked at me perplexed and replied, “Surely not the weather?” Nope, we don’t get much snow or other winter weather here. What we do get in early January is an influx ...
Views: 945 - Can You Really Lose 23 pounds in 3 weeks? - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2016 from Burak KılıçThe 3 Week Diet is a new diet promising quick weight loss. It's creator, Brian Flatt, claims that you can lose between 12 and 23 pounds of fat in just 21 days. It seems a lot, so do his claims stand up? Does the 3 week diet really work? The three week diet promises fast fat loss.Unlike some ...
Views: 1123 - All You need to know about Physical Therapy - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2016 from Alliance Rehab & Physical TherapyDespite The Advancing Science Of Medicine, Patient Care Still Involves A Great Deal Of Art And Heart. Physical therapy is an integral part of healthcare services in the 21st century. This dynamic profession is dedicated to identifying the highest functional potential of the individual client ...
Views: 965 - Tips to Keep Your Joints Healthy - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2016 from Advanced OrthopedicsKeep Your Moving Parts Moving. Keeping your joints healthy and functioning to the best of their ability will help ensure you have a pain-free lifestyle. Center For Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine offers some helpful tips when it comes to protecting your joints. You have many joints ...
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Views: 660 - 30 Days, 30 Ways To A New You! - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2016 from JAMES MAIOHO30 Days 30 ways to a (new) new you! It’s that time of year again. Every year around Halloween I have the tendency to start looking backward a little more than looking forward. To start looking inward a little more than looking outward. I get a little oversensitive about me, my body, my ...
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Views: 664 - Vitamin A - Sources & Benefits - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2016 from Dr. Vikram ChauhanVitamin A is a fat soluble vitamin that is stored in the fat tissues of the body for a few days to up to 6 months. It is stored in the liver until it is needed by the body. Vitamin A is important for the growth and development and several other functions in the body. Benefits of vitamin A ...
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Views: 697 - Expediting the Return to Work Process Using Work Conditioning/Hardening - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2016 from Advanced Work Rehab CenterThe Advanced Work Rehab Center defines Work Hardening and Work Conditioning programs as goal-oriented and job-specific programs developed to improvise the biomechanical, cardiovascular and neuromuscular demands of the injured workers job. The Work Hardening and Work Conditioning programs make ...
Views: 1088 - These 10 Factors Can Help You Become Leaner, Stronger, and Younger - Part 2 - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2016 from Jini CiceroLast week I discussed five determinants within your control to stay leaner, stronger, and healthier. You can’t turn back the clock, you can’t control your genetics, but you can make the best daily decisions to become your very best self. While Biomarkers: 10 Determinants of Aging You Can ...
Views: 797 - Will 2016 will be "YOUR" Year - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2016 from Sally ThibaultSo you have you decided that 2016 will be “YOUR” year? 1891243_924903340872064_4113858245720956330_n Perhaps 2015 was not the best year, but you are determined to make 2016 better? Whilst setting intentions, goals and making statements about making next year your best are great… Unless you ...
Views: 661 - These 10 Factors Can Help You Become Leaner, Stronger, and Younger - Part 1 - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2016 from Jini CiceroAs a researcher and science nerd, I always stay on top of the latest research. Early this year, a study showed DHEA combined with burst training could boost testosterone levels in middle-aged men. I use that kind of information to help my clients become stronger, leaner, and more ...
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Views: 2992 - Get Fit At Any Age With These Helpful Fitness Tips - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2016 from Long SaidinIt's a given that practically everyone wants to be fit and stay fit, but starting a fitness program may be a little nerve-wracking at first, especially, if you are not sure how to go about it. This article has the helpful tips that you need to know, in order to get into shape. In order to ...
Views: 753 - Brain Exercises: Follow These Tips to Increase Your Brain Stamina - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2015 from Sara BistonNew neurons are produced in the brain when we learn new things and exercise the brain on a regular basis, and this will slow the decline of brain function associated with age. Everyone wants to increase their brain power, and below are some easy to follow tips to increase your brain stamina. ...
Views: 3541 - Weight loss workout plan – 5 best tips - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2015 from Huyen MyWe know many people love doing exercises to reduce stress, live longer, and feel good. However, if you are like people in America, you can also make use of regular exercises and workouts to reduce extra weight. With several choices of fitness and exercise classes to choose from, it is really ...
Views: 1039 - How To Get Rid of Man Boobs – For Good - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2015 from George VlismasI’m sure by now you you’ve heard the term man boobs – an embarrassing condition suffered by a surprisingly large number of men today. What you may not know however, is how simple it is to get rid of man boobs forever by using some common sense health strategies. Here’s how… What are Man ...
Views: 1067 - 10 Myths about Obesity and Weight Loss - by Submitted on Dec 25, 2015 from Sara BistonIn the world today, the concepts of obesity and losing weight are receiving massive attention. This is especially so in America where the rates of obesity have hit alarming levels. It is therefore not a wonder that these two words have found their way to everybody’s mouth; from the experts to ...
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