We continue to stay focused on heart health as February, after all, IS the month dedicated to this all important organ, with Valentine's Day smack in the middle to keep us reminded. We already know how important cardiovascular exercise is for our heart health. Let's look into some of the foods we should be eating to keep our weight optimal and our heart humming and our … [Read more...] about Going Nuts
Seeing Red
Happy National Wear Red Day. Did you know that heart disease is the number one killer of females in our country? All across the country, people will be sporting red attire, to bring awareness to this fact. If you are a woman or you love a woman, please wear something red to show your support. There are so many things we can be doing (man and woman) to become HEART … [Read more...] about Seeing Red
More Good Reasons to Mix it Up and Keep Moving
Did you know that ... A recent study at the University of Western Ontario revealed that turning up the volume when you exercise pushes you harder. In one test, women listened to their favorite workout songs at four different volumes and when the music was the loudest they could do 7 more leg presses than when it was at a lower level. This is because your brain perceives … [Read more...] about More Good Reasons to Mix it Up and Keep Moving
In With Sunshine, Out With John
Biggest Loser gave us a double bang last night, when a re-run aired at 8, followed by a new episode from 9-11. The first episode of this season saw 2 teams go home for a 4 week period, to come back and and have a weigh-off for a spot back at the ranch. The yellow team (Oneal and Sunshine) won the weigh off, losing a combined total of 75 pounds in 4 weeks. They also earned … [Read more...] about In With Sunshine, Out With John
Just Keep On Trucking
In 1990 the United States Surgeon General determined that inactivity was hazardous to our health. This was a big day for me for years earlier I had suspected this, but when the Surgeon General announced it people began to heed the warning. In 2000 a study at Harvard University found that vigorous activity decreased mortality by 25%. Based on the information from this study, … [Read more...] about Just Keep On Trucking