Month: August 2011
Black women avoid exercise to maintain hair
| At a recent hair show in Atlanta, Dr Regina M. Benjamin explained that women, in particular black women, avoided exercise in a bid to maintain pricey hairstyles. "Often times you get women saying, "I can't exercise today because I don't want to sweat … See all stories on this topic » |
 The Voice |
Study: Jogging beats weight lifting for losing belly fat
| By Robert Preidt, HealthDay Aerobic exercise is better than resistance training if you want to lose the belly fat that poses a serious threat to your health, researchers say. Aerobic exercise burned 67 percent more calories than resistance training. … See all stories on this topic » |
 USA Today |
6 Diet Tips from the Author of Go UnDiet
… diet and staying healthy through the busy fall season. Read on for advice on reading labels on packaged food, which food "villains" you should steer clear of, and more. 1. Of the "50 small actions for lasting weight loss" you cover in Go UnDiet, …
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Some state agencies pay employees to exercise
“Nothing has helped me like exercise has,” said Clark, an administrative coordinator. “For me to be able to incorporate it into my lunch hour, motivates me to go to the gym.” At least three other agencies also allow employees to exercise on the clock …
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Exercise hard for a longer life, say heart experts
By Stephen Adams, The Daily Telegraph August 30, 2011 11:47 AM Short stints of intense exercise are better for the heart than just plodding along, according to a study that suggests turning it up a gear could add an extra five years to one's life. …
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Seattle Central to host 'Exercise Seattle Storm' WMD response drill Thursday
Everyone from the Army to the Washington National Guard to SPD and the Washington State Patrol will take part in Exercise Seattle Storm, meant to demonstrate the ability to respond to such a threat. There is a walk-through rehearsal at 9 am August 31, …
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Senior and Community Center (Aug. 31- Sept. 6)
Each Tuesday: Casting (greenware), Introduction to Computer, Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program, Penny Bingo, Better Health and Wellness for Senior Adults, Introduction to Computer: Intermediate, Baked Goods, Yoga for Healthy Living, Art of Pottery, …
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Vigorous Exercise Recommended For A Longer Life
Schnohr argued that governments should advise people to take activity in more aggressive bursts as well as moderate stints of exercise. Professor Peter Weissberg, medical director at the British Heart Foundation (BHF), cautioned, however, that it could …
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Can You Optimize Exercise for Longevity?
Q&A: How to avoid a personal energy crisis at work
Take an even broader look to determine the effect of activities outside of work, for example, exercise, stress and sleep. Try keeping an "energy diary" so that you can more easily identify patterns. Evaluate what you're not doing. …
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Exercise Caution With Banks: Morning Call
By Scott Redler 08/30/11 – 08:20 AM EDT NEW YORK (TheStreet ) — US stock futures point to a lower open Tuesday, giving back some gains from yesterday's strong rally into the upper level of the current trading range. The market opened higher Monday …
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