MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'abs'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:49:51 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3854789&cid=t_128601_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2FkoQeGx3S9FY%2F OK – so most of us are well aware that our gut is part of of our digestive system. As such it’s job is obviously to help in the digestion of food and extraction of nutrients from it. A lot of us also know the old adage – “You are what you eat.” Why do we then choose to stop just short of giving our gut the full credit it deserves? Why do we fail to see that just like with an awesome car – if we want awesome engine performance, we must put in the best quality gas we can find… I think I have the answer! It’s because we don’t fully understand the reach of our gut’s control. So to help the ’cause’ here are 5 quick and critical reasons why you should consider respecting your gut more 1. It Controls Your Moods Your body nee... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3854789 Wed, 11 Aug 2010 05:09:42 +0100 3854789 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1645903&cid=t_128601_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F07%2F22%2Fokay-bigshot-how-many-push-ups-can-you-do%2F Image details: Thinkstock Single Image Set served by picapp.com The push-up: it’s said to be a great indicator of good health since it uses many major muscle groups. It’s also the do-anywhere exercise that requires nothing other than your own body weight. That said, push-ups should be the go-to exercise for the whole human race, right? Yet for many people, they’re so darn hard to do. According to a recent NYT article, the average 40-year-old woman should be able to perform 16 push-ups, and the average man of the same age should be able to do 27. So we want to know… How many push-ups can you do? Tags: Health and Wellness blogs, Healthbolt, How many push-ups, physical fitness, PushupsShare This (Source: Healthbolt) Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1645903 Tue, 22 Jul 2008 17:30:23 +0100 1645903 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1256219&cid=t_128601_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F02%2F25%2Fsit-up-and-listen-slouching-slacking%2F picApp_publisherId = 473;picApp_imageId = 1680;picApp_imageWidth = 357;picApp_imageHeight = 288;picApp_configUrl = "http://pis.picapp.com/IamProd/FlashSite/GetConfig.aspx";picApp_Picview="http://pis.picapp.com/IamProd/FlashSite/en/picviewerv1_1.swf";picapp_numberOfLine=1;ImageServe();JavaScript is not enabled or supported on your browser This photo is scary accurate in describing how I look whilst at my computer (only I’m blond and, uh, female). What about you? Are you a sloucher? Does your posture say “Hunchback of Notre Dame Body Double” rather than “Dancing With the Stars Champion”? If so, you may want to sit up and take note - because slouching can often times signify slacking. How so, you ask? Colorado College researchers found that male students who had ... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1256219 Tue, 26 Feb 2008 03:19:49 +0100 1256219 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1106977&cid=t_128601_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2007%2F12%2F20%2Ffitness-tips-for-exercise-phobic-shoppers%2F If even the thought of going to the gym makes you break out in hives, fear not. You can get just as good a workout by heading for the nearest shopping mall. Before the workout going shopping Always make sure you have something healthy to eat before you hit the gym mall. After all, you’ll need energy, stamina and mental concentration to complete the workout shopping. And don’t forget the water bottle. Shopping is thirsty work. Eating before you shop also reduces the risk of eating at the mall, where, let’s face it, we usually end up consuming food high in calories and fat.  Warm Up Any good workout requires a warm up regime. So don’t park the car at the entrance to the mall. Look for a parking space at the edge of the car park and then walk briskly to the shops. In... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1106977 Thu, 20 Dec 2007 12:30:42 +0100 1106977 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1096662&cid=t_128601_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2007%2F12%2F15%2F5-reasons-not-to-take-anabolic-steroids%2F Steroid use and abuse is back in the news again with the recent release of the Mitchell Report, the result of a 20 month investigation into performance-enhancing drug use amongst professional baseball players.  Disturbing but apparently not all that surprising news. I guess, in a way, it’s kind of understandable why anabolic steroid use is so prevalent in the professional sports arena. And, let’s face it, they are all adults and in theory know what they are doing and what the risks are. But you have to wonder if they understand the full extent of what they are doing to their body and health.                                                                             (photo credit) Yes, performance-enhanc... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1096662 Sat, 15 Dec 2007 06:03:23 +0100 1096662 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=799219&cid=t_128601_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2007%2F08%2F14%2Frockin-hot-abs-no-crunches-required%2F So I was reading Army Times again and they had a great article about the apparent lunacy that is the stomach crunch. Core strength and sexy abs are best developed not through sit-ups and crunches, but through a variety of integrated exercises that focus on overall butt-kickability. Money quote: “Abdominal strength is the result of proper training in movement patterns. The abs, as the supporting cast, will develop alongside the rest of the muscles. Isolation exercise leads to a collection of body parts, not the integrated fighting unit we need to succeed on the battlefield.” In other words, it’s difference between looking fit and being fit. To be all you can be, try these two exercises: 1. Standing Weighted Arm Raises You’ll need two 5-15 pound dumbbells. Stand with... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=799219 Tue, 14 Aug 2007 23:58:54 +0100 799219 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=707630&cid=t_128601_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2007%2F07%2F01%2Fbooty-run%2F In Wade’s grand tradition of the Morning News Run, a few times a week I’ll update you on the latest happenings in health. I hate running, so I’m calling it the Morning News Fix, which reminds me of caffeine, which I could not live without. I’ll offer my brief opinion if relevant, and I won’t cover any health news you don’t really care about (e.g. Elderly Danes Prefer Sublingual B12 to Capsule B12). Are You Young? You Might Be an Alcoholic. The image of a middle-aged guy tossing back a few fingers of scotch to make it through dinner with the in-laws is a stereotype: alcoholism is biggest among the younger crowd. An Easier Way to Flatten Those Abs I’ve done this in Pilates. It works, so say goodbye to crunches. No Veggies’ Booties Were Harmed in the Making of This S... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=707630 Sun, 01 Jul 2007 22:26:47 +0100 707630 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=650908&cid=t_128601_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2007%2F06%2F01%2Fsweet-and-lower%2F This article warns that it is not always safe to assume that just because a product is made with a sugar substitute, such as Splenda, it is healthier, or lower in calorie content. A thorough list of sweeteners and their key ingredients end the article, along with research findings on the safety of these products. The Diet Channel offers information on every flavor of diet you can imagine, articles to motivate you to stick with it, and loads of information to keep you coming back. If I didn't know any better - I'd say it looks to be the wikipedia of dieting. And if you've ever found yourself consuming hour after hour digging through wikipedia topics...you'll know exactly what I'm talking about!Read | Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comme... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=650908 Fri, 01 Jun 2007 04:00:00 +0100 650908