The younger you feel, the longer you may live. This according to a new British study. I would consider anything that can help you live longer a bonus.
It goes without saying that optimism is a part of feeling younger and may be a factor for longevity. So stay young at heart and you may add years to your life.
Wednesday, December 17, 2014
Monday, December 15, 2014
Time To Take-out Triclosan
I already talked about triclosan here. Well in a new study triclosan causes liver fibrosis and promotes cancerous liver tumors. The value of having triclosan in products such as anti-bacterial soaps, toothpastes and shampoos seems be of no benefit.
The FDA is giving manufacturers until next year to prove that triclosan will do more good than harm. Problem is that if they just remove it from the soap, it will still be out there in other products that come in contact with any part of our bodies.
UPDATE:
Triclosan causes liver fibroses and promotes liver tumors.
The FDA is giving manufacturers until next year to prove that triclosan will do more good than harm. Problem is that if they just remove it from the soap, it will still be out there in other products that come in contact with any part of our bodies.
UPDATE:
Triclosan causes liver fibroses and promotes liver tumors.
Sunday, December 14, 2014
Health Journal 15
One of my biggest peeves about people I see working out at the gym are the guys with a large gut that only do weight and strength trainings. As far as health goes, extra weight is what can do real damage. Your waist circumference should be no more than 40 inches for men and 35 inches for women. It took me awhile to drop from over 40 to 36 inches, but I maintain it through exercise and diet. Go further on this and take the quiz.
PBS has come a long way as far as health shows go. Growing A Greener World is a show that can help you live a greener healthier life. Check it out!
With the resolutions coming up, find out how to break bad habits. It's a start.
Most of us know the conventional symptoms of a heart attack that seem to be for men. The heart attack symptoms are different in women. In the meantime, not all chest pain is a heart attack.
I heard that 50 is the last chance to reverse your lifestyle and become healthier. That remains to be seen, but it does serve as a cutoff point. One thing is for sure, if you want to prevent disabilities while aging, it is important to change to a healthy diet and lifestyle.
Holidays are made for eating and indulging. Learn how to prepare yourself and not get off track. Since many of us may fall, know how to rebound after giving in.
There is a science to walking for exercise. Who knew? It has always come naturally to me so I took it for granted. Here's a beginners guide to walking.
Although what we eat may help us maintain our weight, fat loss foods may not exist. Then again, I guess it depends on what you mean!
PBS has come a long way as far as health shows go. Growing A Greener World is a show that can help you live a greener healthier life. Check it out!
With the resolutions coming up, find out how to break bad habits. It's a start.
Most of us know the conventional symptoms of a heart attack that seem to be for men. The heart attack symptoms are different in women. In the meantime, not all chest pain is a heart attack.
I heard that 50 is the last chance to reverse your lifestyle and become healthier. That remains to be seen, but it does serve as a cutoff point. One thing is for sure, if you want to prevent disabilities while aging, it is important to change to a healthy diet and lifestyle.
Holidays are made for eating and indulging. Learn how to prepare yourself and not get off track. Since many of us may fall, know how to rebound after giving in.
There is a science to walking for exercise. Who knew? It has always come naturally to me so I took it for granted. Here's a beginners guide to walking.
Although what we eat may help us maintain our weight, fat loss foods may not exist. Then again, I guess it depends on what you mean!
Wednesday, December 10, 2014
Time For Resolutions
Don't look now, but New Years and the resolutions are just around the corner. The gym gets full and it becomes an onslaught for those who resolved to exercise and get in shape. Now there is nothing wrong with that, but many are doomed to fail and by April the gym is almost empty again.
A way to succeed is to develop a powerful mindset that will help you stick to and achieve your goals. The important thing is not to quit completely trying to achieve your goal. No matter how many times you fall off the horse, always get back on until it becomes part of your lifestyle.
Here are more secrets to stay fit for life.
A way to succeed is to develop a powerful mindset that will help you stick to and achieve your goals. The important thing is not to quit completely trying to achieve your goal. No matter how many times you fall off the horse, always get back on until it becomes part of your lifestyle.
Here are more secrets to stay fit for life.
Monday, December 8, 2014
Get Things Moving Inside
Fiber is perhaps the most important nutrition element for the maintenance of our body function. That is why we cannot go on a total no-carb diet because fiber is classified as a carbohydrates. Fiber helps anything from the heart to digestion. It also helps in controlling cholesterol.
Get to know your fiber requirement along with more valuable information on fiber.
Get to know your fiber requirement along with more valuable information on fiber.
Sunday, December 7, 2014
Pump Of Life
Needless to say that if your heart stops beating, you're dead. It is truly the pump of life as it circulates blood throughout our bodies. It is the main organ that needs care and maintenance to keep us in top form.
There are seven lifestyle factors that will reduce your chances of heart disease.
-Get active. You should strive to do at least 30 minutes of daily moderate physical activity. A brisk walk, five times per week, can be the minimal.
- Control cholesterol (lower than 200 mg/dL). If you are on medications, be sure you get monitored by your doctor.
- Eat better. I've discussed this often on this blog. The important thing is to cut the fats, salts and sugars and increase fiber, protein and potassium to mention a few.
- Manage blood pressure (lower than 120/80 mm Hg).
- Lose weight (achieve a normal BMI).
- Reduce blood sugar (fasting glucose below 100).
- Stop smoking. This should be number one on a healthy heart list. If you never smoked, don't start.
We should always try to maintain an overall healthy lifestyle and the heart is ground zero to your well being.
There are seven lifestyle factors that will reduce your chances of heart disease.
-Get active. You should strive to do at least 30 minutes of daily moderate physical activity. A brisk walk, five times per week, can be the minimal.
- Control cholesterol (lower than 200 mg/dL). If you are on medications, be sure you get monitored by your doctor.
- Eat better. I've discussed this often on this blog. The important thing is to cut the fats, salts and sugars and increase fiber, protein and potassium to mention a few.
- Manage blood pressure (lower than 120/80 mm Hg).
- Lose weight (achieve a normal BMI).
- Reduce blood sugar (fasting glucose below 100).
- Stop smoking. This should be number one on a healthy heart list. If you never smoked, don't start.
We should always try to maintain an overall healthy lifestyle and the heart is ground zero to your well being.
Sunday, November 23, 2014
Health Journal 14
For every hour you sit, get up and move for 5 minutes. That should be a new rule of thumb to reverse arterial damage, just for starters. Problems from sitting for long periods can affect other parts of the body. Consider the toll from sitting on your lower back. I just went and got my mail and walked up 15 flights of stairs and I still go workout regularly.
In case you haven't noticed, or are in complete denial, the Holidays are at our door...again! It's a time to indulge, live unhealthy, gain weight, and try to reconcile with the culminating New Year's resolution to get healthy again. There really is nothing wrong with overindulging as long as it doesn't interfere with putting in your 'healthy' time. Start by watching your portion control. Next continue to exercise. Tips can be found here and here.
While I'm at it, I would like to draw your attention on TOO MUCH of a good thing when it comes to a healthy lifestyle. Sometimes too much healthy can have an opposite affect. Although I try to live as healthy as possible, my true success comes from occasionally crossing over to the unhealthy lifestyle. The key is to always return to a healthy routine IMMEDIATELY! I'll have the occasionally ice cream or cake, but next day I'll hit the gym and eat healthier.
Nutrition and activity play a part in preventing cancer. Speaking of nutrition, I have increased the days that I go meatless. My record is 7 days straight without meat.
How to maximize your grocery budget while still eating healthy sounds like a needed plan!
In case you haven't noticed, or are in complete denial, the Holidays are at our door...again! It's a time to indulge, live unhealthy, gain weight, and try to reconcile with the culminating New Year's resolution to get healthy again. There really is nothing wrong with overindulging as long as it doesn't interfere with putting in your 'healthy' time. Start by watching your portion control. Next continue to exercise. Tips can be found here and here.
While I'm at it, I would like to draw your attention on TOO MUCH of a good thing when it comes to a healthy lifestyle. Sometimes too much healthy can have an opposite affect. Although I try to live as healthy as possible, my true success comes from occasionally crossing over to the unhealthy lifestyle. The key is to always return to a healthy routine IMMEDIATELY! I'll have the occasionally ice cream or cake, but next day I'll hit the gym and eat healthier.
Nutrition and activity play a part in preventing cancer. Speaking of nutrition, I have increased the days that I go meatless. My record is 7 days straight without meat.
How to maximize your grocery budget while still eating healthy sounds like a needed plan!
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