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Nike Demands That Women Be Even More Active

Nike Demands That Women Be Even More Active

| April 17, 2015 Comment

Nike Demands That Women Be Even More Active – Nike has launched a new initiative, #BetterForIt, to inspire women everywhere to be more active, take on new challenges and conquer personal goals—whatever they may be. Described as “more than just a hashtag,” the athletic company wants women to embrace fitness and sports in the ultimate […]

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Dress to Impress: Cottoning on to Wearable Technology

Dress to Impress: Cottoning on to Wearable Technology

| January 12, 2015 Comment

Dress to impress: cottoning on to wearable technology – They were all the rage this year at the International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas: wearables! Smart clothes, smart socks and even smart cuffs were all on display at the world-leading tech fair. Rapper Will.i.am introduced his own Puls wearable device. Describing it as a “fashion […]

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Standup Desks May Help with the Sitting Disease

| January 5, 2015 Comment

Standup Desks May Help with the Sitting Disease – According to a study conducted by the National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys, almost 60% to 70% office-goers sit for 6-7 hours every day and suffer from the “sitting disease” – a host of health problems such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease and obesity – which can […]

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Weight Loss May Prevent Kidney Disease in Diabetics

| August 21, 2014 Comment

Weight loss may prevent kidney disease in diabetics, new research shows. Almost 35% of Americans with diabetes end up with kidney disease. The researchers reexamined data on lifestyle modifications for type 2 diabetics. Participants who were put on a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity lost more weight than those who merely received support and […]

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Tips for Staying Active in Old Age

| July 19, 2014 Comment

If you want to stay active as you age, especially when you’re retired, here are some great tips. Staying in bed might be tempting, but starting your day early and maintaining an active schedule is the way to go. Not only do you more time for fun activities, you’ll also be able to enjoy your […]

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Understanding Post-Weight-Loss Change is Critical

| July 16, 2014 Comment

Understanding post-weight-loss change is critical to maintaining the weight-loss, writes registered dietitian, Joan Endyke. She points out that many people tend to over-focus on planning their weight-loss meals and exercise, but once they achieve their weight-loss goals, they have no plan to deal with the changes. Most lifestyle changes made during a weight-loss plan need […]

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Does Hypnosis Work For Weight Loss?

Does Hypnosis Work For Weight Loss?

| July 1, 2014 Comment

Does Hypnosis Work For Weight Loss? If you need a weight loss motivation boost, hypnosis might be for you. Find out if hypnosis works for weight loss by checking out this video. Expert: Betty Keller, MD, FACR Board Certified Internal Medicine & Rheumatology Transcript Does hypnosis work for weight loss? Few studies have shown a direct […]

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New Obesity Guidelines from British Health Institute

| May 28, 2014 Comment

The British National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has come up with new obesity guidelines, as research shows that if obese people can lose and keep even a small amount of weight off over the long term, it could improve their health overall, apart from reducing healthcare costs. The number of obese people […]

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Exercise Important for Stroke Survivors

| May 22, 2014 Comment

Exercise is important for stroke survivors, according to a statement released by the American Heart Association (AHA), and it can help them with their normal daily activities. If they don’t exercise, their physical and mental health deteriorates, prevents them from going about their normal activities, and even increases the risk of a second stroke. The […]

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