Archive for July, 2008
How Does High Cholesterol Influence Heart Disease?
Posted on July 31, 2008 - Filed Under Health | Leave a Comment
Heart disease kills more Americans than any other health problem. This article sheds some light on the influence that high cholesterol levels have on heart disease.
Do you like many other Americans have high cholesterol?
Around 13.7 million people who currently live in the United States have coronary heart disease and nearly 4 million have had a stroke. In addition, millions more are at risk for a heart attack or stroke and don’t even know it yet. Moreover, according to a highly recognized organization dealing with heart, lung and blood say that a little more than 77% of all middle aged American men are at an increased risk of dying from heart disease.
Read More..>>Home Rowing Machines Are Still as Popular as Ever!
Posted on July 30, 2008 - Filed Under Fitness | Leave a Comment
For one thing rowing machines do provide a great aerobic workout, and can be especially preferred for those who can’t be on treadmills or elliptical machines for some reason. As an example those who are seriously overweight often have problems in their knees and ankles when they walk or use an elliptical machine.
Oh if only there was a magical machine that could give you a good aerobic and resistance training workout in one! What a great thing that would be for any fitness enthusiast or anyone concerned about their health overall. If you’re looking for such a machine, then look no further than rowing machines, available at most fitness centers and for home use as well. Why are they so highly recommended, even with all the other types of fitness equipment out there?
Read More..>>Why Are So Many Americans Obese…?
Posted on July 29, 2008 - Filed Under Health | Leave a Comment
Presently in the United States there are approximately 127 million adults that are overweight, 60 million that are obese, and close to 9 million that are severely obese!
Presently in the United States there are approximately 127 million adults that are overweight, 60 million that are obese, and close to 9 million that are severely obese!
The matter doesn’t end there however, even our children are heavy! The paper, USA Today, in a Oct. 2005 article reported on the results of a study that found that 62% of adult Americans and 34% of minors were overweight or obese!
Read More..>>BaseLine Meal Planning
Posted on July 28, 2008 - Filed Under Health | Leave a Comment
Meal plans are meant to help you rather than to be an obstacle.They should be individualized to meet your particular needs, wants, and lifestyle and organized within the bounds of your particular health problem(s).
Read More..>>Testing Supplies And Equipment
Posted on July 28, 2008 - Filed Under Health | Leave a Comment
A number of supplies are needed for home self-testing of blood-sugar levels: lancets to pierce the finger, the finger-piercing device, and the machine and/or sticks or tablets used to test blood or urine.
Read More..>>Why Are So Many Americans Obese…?
Posted on July 28, 2008 - Filed Under Health | Leave a Comment
Presently in the United States there are approximately 127 million adults that are overweight, 60 million that are obese, and close to 9 million that are severely obese!
Presently in the United States there are approximately 127 million adults that are overweight, 60 million that are obese, and close to 9 million that are severely obese!
The matter doesn’t end there however, even our children are heavy! The paper, USA Today, in a Oct. 2005 article reported on the results of a study that found that 62% of adult Americans and 34% of minors were overweight or obese!
Read More..>>Meal Planning
Posted on July 27, 2008 - Filed Under Health | Leave a Comment
Meal planning involves learning how to choose foods and eating the appropriate amounts. The so,called diabetic diet is no different from the diet that all people ought to be eating.
Read More..>>Meal Planning
Posted on July 27, 2008 - Filed Under Health | Leave a Comment
Meal planning involves learning how to choose foods and eating the appropriate amounts. The so,called diabetic diet is no different from the diet that all people ought to be eating.
Read More..>>Let the Mirror Be Your Guide
Posted on July 26, 2008 - Filed Under Fitness | Leave a Comment
When it comes to getting in shape there are a lot of ways to measure your success. A few that come to mind are: the scale, the mirror, a tape measure, and body fat calipers. In this article learn about some things to keep in mind when dealing with these four devices and why the mirror should be your guide.
Copyright (c) 2008 Weston Lyon
When it comes to getting in shape there are a lot of ways to measure your success. A few that come to mind are: the scale, the mirror, a tape measure, and body fat calipers.
Read More..>>Weight Loss: Weight Loss Pills For Teens
Posted on July 26, 2008 - Filed Under Weight Loss | Leave a Comment
Someone once said, “Health is wealth.” This statement is true given
that there are more teens obese today than it was 20 years ago which
could lead to various problems in the future such as diabetes and heart
disease.
