Couch potatoes and computer users face higher risk of death from heart disease, strokes and cancer, warn scientists.
Every hour spent watching television each day increases the risk of dying from heart disease by almost a fifth, say scientists.
Couch potatoes were warned that their lifestyle also increased the risk of death from other causes including cancer. Read the rest of this entry »
New research is showing that diet and exercise may prevent individuals from developing diabetes.
A study found in The Lancet discovered that by adding an exercise regimen and developing a healthy eating lifestyle could cut the risk of diabetes by more than one-third for susceptible people.
Usnews.com reports that diabetes natural remedies such as dieting and exercising are also more effective than pharmaceutical drugs. Read the rest of this entry »
Of three top ways in which you can make life better – decreasing stress, reducing pain and sleeping better – exercise helps you do all three. When you are ready to improve the quality of your life and make exercise plans, you’ll want to form a daily exercise routine. How? Remember that an exercise lifestyle is lived one moment at a time and that quality of life is revealed by each choice you make in each moment.
Simply know this: Your thoughts and feelings support your actions, your actions support your steps, your steps support your behavior and your repeated behavior becomes your lifestyle. Read the rest of this entry »
How frequently should healthy adults without pre-existing health problems have periodic physicals?
A reasonable guideline would be twice in their 20s, three times in their 30s, four times in their 40s, five times in their 50s, and annually thereafter. Attempts to apply scientific rigor to what should be included in the history, the physical, and screening laboratory studies can argue that almost none of this is cost effective; yet I feel that periodic examinations are a good way for doctors and patients to get to know one another, to identify risk factors, to discuss lifestyle issues and to review immunizations while discussing benefits, risks, and costs of screening procedures. Read the rest of this entry »
Today’s fast-paced world leaves people little time to worry about their health—that is, until a medical emergency forces them to reassess their habits. That’s when it becomes apparent how much influence lifestyle choices have on our quality of life. For example, each day in the U.S., more than 4,000 people are diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, a chronic condition marked by high levels of blood glucose that can lead to serious complications and premature death.
And while there is no cure for the disease, it can be managed by eating healthy foods, exercising, maintaining a healthy weight and, if needed, medications or insulin therapy to regulate blood sugar levels. Read the rest of this entry »
When you are pregnant or breastfeeding, you have special nutritional needs. MyPyramid.gov is designed just for you. It has advice you need to help you and your baby stay healthy.
First — visit your health care provider if you haven’t already. Every pregnant woman needs to visit a health care provider regularly. He or she can make
sure both you and your baby are healthy. Your provider can also prescribe a safe vitamin and mineral supplement, and anything else you may need. Read the rest of this entry »
Building a healthy lifestyle is a cornerstone to living a full life. Living a healthy lifestyle is more than just cutting calories to lose weight or taking the stairs. A healthy lifestyle is one based on maintaining physical, social and spiritual well being. Remember, a healthy lifestyle is about balance, calculated choices and motivation. A key component to living a healthy lifestyle is exercising on a regular basis.
Exercise
Over the years, research has shown us that diet and exercise play an important role in the prevention of heart disease. Before developing an exercise plan, discuss with your health care team what exercises, if any, would be good for you. Read the rest of this entry »