A Connecticut Community is Raising Funds for Returning Veterans and Getting Fit to Boot
A local fitness trainer developed "Pushups for Charity™ Challenge" as a fun way for area residents to get fit and support the "Wounded Warrior Project", an organization that honors the men and women of the U.S. Armed Services who have come back home and could use a helping hand.
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Want a Dancers Body Try Barre Exercise with Micro Movements
Barre exercise studios are hot across the U.S., but there's nothing really new under the sun. A dancer by the name of Lotte Berk started the whole movement over 50 years ago. Today, the micro movement exercise science she developed is shaping women's bodies into that desired ballerina look.
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Fitnostics launches 21 Day Fat Loss Program in Stonington, CT
Stonington CT based Fitnostics is launching a unique fat loss program where participants can lose up to 10 pounds or more of body fat by the conclusion of the 21 day program. The program is all natural and used no drugs or diets. The first 21 people to register will receive a deep discount.
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Jim Thomas Fitness Management and Consulting Announces Program for Gym and Health Club Ownership with No Franchise Fees
Fitness Management & Consulting Offers a unique plan where first time health club operators can get the initial recipe for success in starting their business but not have to pay any ongoing franchise fees after it's operational.
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Not all Body Fat is Alike - The Differing Colors of Fat and Their Effect on Weight Loss
ABC News broke a story last week on a newly identified "Beige Fat Cell" by Scientists at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. And Beige fat actually burns off calories. It is believed that dreaded white fat cells are converted to calorie burning beige fat cells through exercise.
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Add Vitamins and Slow Breathing to Your Natural Remedies to Treat High Blood Pressure
There's encouraging evidence Johns Hopkins School that vitamin C can assist in lowering blood pressure. Other research shows results with vitamin D. Slow breathing can also help.
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2011 Was A Year of Improvement In Fitness Club Financials But Still Premature For Rejoicing
Financial expert, Rick Caro, summarizes the 2011 financial headlines for the health club industry and draws from four other high level financial presenters at the Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) financial panel. The panel was held at the IHRSA conference in March 2012 at the Los Angeles Convention Center.
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Whitney Houston and Our Increased Awareness of Drug and Alcohol Abuse
The passing of Whitney Houston allegedly to an accidental mixture of drugs and alcohol and caused us to revisit the pros and cons of alcohol consumption. It can be healthy but only in moderation.
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Health Benefits of Coffee Keep on Coming In
Studies out of the U.S., Germany and China espouse coffee's benefits in lowering depression, prostate cancer, stroke, risk of Parkinson’s disease and Alzheimer's disease, heart disease, diabetes and some types of cancer. Regular coffee drinkers can now relax and enjoy their habit.
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Does the Demise of Twinkies Portend a Health Trend
Are we getting healthier? Are we finally walking our talk? The bankruptcy of Hostess Brands is one piece of evidence appears to indicate that we finally are.
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Study Confirms Tanning beds are Hazardous to Young People - Especially Girls -California Bans
Yale School of Public Health researchers report that indoor tanning is tied to common skin cancer. Gives impetuous for more states to join California in banning indoor tanning beds to those under the age of 18.
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With or Without a Pedometer - Walking is the Easiest Way to Lower Blood Pressure and Promote Health
What form of exercise is simple, you already know how to do, and any age group can do it? Why, it's walking. Since 1996 Surgeons general in the U.S. have been advocating Americans get off the couch and get moving using this simple method. By using a simple pedometer, you can start off small and ultimately build up to 10,000 steps per day, the recommended level to improve blood pressure, lower cholesterol, and lower the chance of diabetes and other chronic diseases.
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Are Cancer Vaccines Almost a Reality -- Progress with Ovarian And Breast cancers in US and Israel
There is encouraging news on the cancer fighter front this month in two separate studies, one in the U.S. and the other in Israel.
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Flu Prevention Begins in the Fall with Vaccine Immunization and Healthy Habits
Seasonal Influenza is commonly known as the Flu, hospitalizes about 200,000 patients each year, but it's a preventable disease. The first line of defense is a commonly available flu shot followed by healthy habits.
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Adderall Intended For The Treatment of ADHD in Growing Use By College Students
Their parents had their Black Beauties and now a growing number of college are relying on their own "mother's little helper", Adderall. Developed for ADHD, the prescription drug can also help students to focus for extended periods of time, especially during exam and term paper time.
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Did Steve Jobs Unique Decision Making Approach to Innovation Shorten His Life in his Health Decisions
Think Different. The psychedelic computer Wunderkind that changed our world, did Steve Jobs approach to inventing insanely great electronic consumer products shorten his life in his decision making in regard to his health?
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Listeria Outbreak -- Preventing Food Illnesses in the Home
The CDC said recently that 116 people have been sickened in a Listeria outbreak, including those who died. It was caused by tainted Colorado cantaloupes that are off of store shelves by now. But the number of deaths may continue to grow, as the symptoms of listeria can take up to two months to appear. Here are some timely tips and new habits you can adopt in your home so not to become infected.
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Foods and Practices to Lower Breast Cancer Risk
October is once again breast cancer awareness month. A recent study found that eating walnuts may reduce chances of getting breast cancer. Meanwhile here are some additional do's and don’ts.
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Deja Vu All Over Again -- Saw Palmetto Again Found Not to Help Prostate
Another recent control group study by Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston again found that there is no merit in taking saw palmetto extract in an attempt to alleviate the increased frequency, urgency and/or decreased force of urination brought on by an enlarged prostate.
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Fitness Management & Consulting Announces Endorsement of the International Health Club Association
Fitness Management & Consulting endorses the International Health Club Association (IHCA), the industry leader in providing cost-cutting programs and revenue producing resources for health clubs, fitness centers and gyms.
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