Articles tagged “Weight Loss”

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

Boost Mental Health With Housework By Jasmin Malik Chua IN Food & Health Apr 16 2008 Just 20 minutes of any physical activity--even if it's housework--in a week is enough to boost your mental health, according to a recent study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. The findings were based on a sample of nearly 20,000 men and women who were asked about their state of mind and physical activity. + READ MORE

Eat Apples, Drink Apple Juice to Lower Risk for Metabolic Syndrome By Jasmin Malik Chua IN Food & Health Apr 14 2008 Score another one for folk wisdom: Adults who eat apples and applesauce, as well as drink apple juice, have a significantly reduced risk of metabolic syndrome, a cluster of health problems linked to chronic diseases such as... + READ MORE

Strengthen Your Abs (No Sit-Ups Required) By Jasmin Malik Chua IN Food & Health Apr 9 2008 Natural Solutions (formerly Alternative Medicine) offers a way to fight ab flab, without having to endure the monotony of hundreds of wearisome crunches or sit-ups.Hit the mat: With poses that work all the muscles in your stomach sides, and back, the ancient practice of yoga can help beat the bulge. + READ MORE

Take a Fitness Break By Jasmin Malik Chua IN Food & Health Apr 8 2008 Take a fitness break in lieu of a coffee break today, says celebrity trainer Kathy Kaehler, who designed this bite-size workout for the time-crunched moms at Mommy Track'd.Then, while seated, kick straight out in front of you 10 times per leg, while keeping your back straight and the belly pulled in. Next, reach down... + READ MORE

Choose Low-Fat Diets to Reduce Risk of Heart Disease By Jasmin Malik Chua IN Food & Health Mar 4 2008 If you want to lower your risk of heart disease, you're better off with a low-fat-rather than a low-carb-diet, according to a new study published in the February edition of the journal Hypertension.Besides putting dieters at an increased risk of atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries), low-carb diets were also found + READ MORE

Get Recession-Ready: 10 Ways to Tighten Your Belt in the Kitchen By Kelly Rossiter IN Food & Health Jan 22 2008 Recession is in the air, so we are offering up some tips on tightening your belts.Plan meals that will stretch through the week: If you make a spaghetti sauce one night, make enough to use in another meal. + READ MORE

Get in Shape Without Leaving Home By Jasmin Malik Chua IN Food & Health Jan 2 2008 Forget about sweating it out with a bunch of strangers at a health club: You don't have to invest a lot of money in a gym membership or equipment to develop a fitness regime you can stick to, according to Colleen Greene, wellness coordinator with MFit, the University of Michigan Health System's health promotion division. + READ MORE

Be Thin To Cut Cancer By Lloyd Alter IN Food & Health Oct 31 2007 A new study by the World Cancer Research Fund suggests that the key steps to reducing cancer include not gaining weight as an adult, avoiding sugary drinks and alcohol, and not eating bacon or ham.Moderation is key; Cancer specialist Professor Karol Sikora said: "The main message I would have is not to worry about it,... + READ MORE