Massage therapy is beneficial in various ways. Massage is no longer just available in upscale health clubs or luxury spas. Massage spas have cropped up in malls, hospitals, clinics and even office buildings, making massage therapy that much more accessible. Read more here.
Advertisements for vacation destinations often paint couples’ massages as the premier romantic activity. It’s true that massages can be relaxing and sensual, making such sessions ideal gifts come Valentine’s Day. Yet, massages aren’t just sultry oils and New Age music. They can actually be very good for overall health.
Massage therapy is beneficial in various ways. Massage is no longer just available in upscale health clubs or luxury spas. Massage spas have cropped up in malls, hospitals, clinics and even office buildings, making massage therapy that much more accessible. Read more here.
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We don't stop moving because we grow old, we grow old because we stop moving.
Many people assume that they're too out-of-shape, or sick, or tired, or just plain old to exercise, so they avoid it completely. Others believe they should lower the intensity of their exercise due to compromised balance, coordination and strength that come with age. They're wrong. The real danger to your health is not exercising at all. At any age, you can increase muscle strength, preserve bone density, improve balance and improve your overall health. However, only a combination of regular exercise and sensible eating can help you achieve this, so don't let your age scare you away from the gym. Before you join a health club, know what to look for and ask about. Here are some helpful tips for starting and/or maintaining your path to healthy aging: Read more at HuffingtonPost (Living in an Ohio winter and looking on the bright side! - Sarah)
This winter’s frigid temperatures could be having one desirable side effect. They may be revving up your metabolism. Shivering in the cold sparks a series of biochemical reactions deep within the body that alters fat cells and bolsters metabolism, much as formal exercise does, according to a fascinating series of new experiments. The findings intimate that exercise and shivering are related in ways not previously suspected. For the new study, which was published Tuesday in Cell Metabolism, scientists affiliated with several branches of the National Institutes of Health recruited 10 healthy adult men and women and invited them to the lab on three separate occasions. There, the researchers drew blood and obtained small samples of muscle and fat cells. Read more at NY Times Many of you have spent the first few weeks of 2014 getting back to the gym, or starting a new diet and/or fitness program. Getting a jump-start with health and fitness in the new year can be daunting.
Here are a few basic guidelines you can follow to make 2014 successful for your health and fitness. The most important part of getting your health and fitness back is changing your overall lifestyle - everything from how you view life to what you eat, cutting back on additive behaviors, how often you should workout, what type of activity to do, etc. The one sure-fire way to fail right out of the gate is to try and change everything all at once. It took years for most of you to develop the habits, gain the weight and generally become less healthy and fit than you want to be. So to master better health and fitness, you need to know where to start. Let's start with 10 basic starting points: Danbury, Conn. (CBS CONNECTICUT) – Wikipedia is the single leading source of health care information for both providers and patients, with 50 percent of physicians reporting that they’ve consulted the community-edited, online encyclopedia for information on health conditions.
A report from IMS Institute for Healthcare Informatics, a medical technology company that draws on data from more than 100,000 suppliers and 45 billion health care transactions each year, finds that Wikipedia is the single leading source of medical information for patients and healthcare professionals. Serious illnesses, especially less common ones, are among the most frequently searched topics by English-language users. Read more. It helps you live longer, lose weight, and gain a stronger heart. It can help you cope with stress and depression and boost your self-esteem. Exercise: It's the best medicine available, yet few doctors are going to write you a prescription for a daily 30-minute jog. "Millions of people in our society suffer from a ridiculous number of health problems—some major, some minor that could become major—because they lack basic fitness," writes Jordan Metzl, MD, in his new book The Exercise Cure. And it's not just making us fat and lazy—it's also bankrupting the nation. "Based on current estimates, the United States spends more than $2.6 trillion—17 percent of the gross national product—on health care. That's $8,300 per person," he adds. "And somehow we rank 28th in the world for life expectancy." Read more at ABCNews.com
The benefits of cross-training for runners have long been touted as a necessity to a well-balanced training regimen. Some runners turn to yoga; others to cycling and swimming. Another workout that offers runners multiple benefits is Pilates.
For both injured and non-injured runners, Pilates presents a functional workout routine that incorporates many components of physical therapy and strengthening and directly impacts running form and strength. Read more at US News & World Report When it comes to staying healthy and fit, everyone has their own beliefs and routines that they stick with to achieve weight goals. Doing Pilates routines daily is an excellent way to burn calories and shed excess weight. Pilates is conditioning for the body that helps to build flexibility, muscle strength, and endurance in the legs, abdominals, arms, hips and back. It is very commonly used by celebrities who frequent Pilates studios or hire personal Pilates instructors to come to their homes and train them.Take a look at some celebrities who use Pilates as their main workout and it shows. See them at RollingOut.com
Skiing star Lindsey Vonn epitomized red carpet perfection, but the 29-year-old bombshell doesn't always feel perfect.
In an interview with Self magazine, Vonn confessed to occasional feelings of insecurity. "It was hard to go to the Met Ball with people who eat lettuce and Diet Coke for dinner," Vonn said, speaking of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute Benefit annual gala, which is attended by the elites of the fashion and entertainment industries. "It's difficult to be at events with a room full of women who weigh half as much as you do. That's always tough." Although attending the event alongside her golfer boyfriend Tiger Woods was tough, Vonn said she didn't feel envious of the stars "because so many of them are skinny-fat. They have more cellulite than most people. I feel like I need to give them a cheeseburger. It's sexy and beautiful to be strong." Read the whole article at ABC News So you’re ready to make the ultimate commitment to getting in shape (or at least getting off the couch), are you? Getting a personal trainer can provide a healthy dose of accountability and motivation, for sure. But what other magical powers do personal trainers possess (we’re kidding, kind of…)?
There are actually a few unexpected ways that a personal trainer can help boost your workout. See these five surprising insights from personal trainer and registered dietitian Cynthia Sass, author of the New York Times bestseller S.A.S.S! Yourself Slim: Conquer Cravings, Drop Pounds and Lose Inches, and sports dietitian and certified strength and conditioning specialist Marie Spano, MS, RD, to learn more. Continue reading at UpWave.com |
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