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 'exercise&fitness'. Wed, 21 Jul 2010 10:54:49 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3772486&cid=t_356630_167_f&fid=36994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnutrition-news.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F07%2Fearlybird-diabetes-trust.html : New research by the EarlyBird Diabetes Study claims that lack of exercise is a result of obesitynot a cause of obesity and that that physical activity has little if any role to play in the obesity epidemic among children.London Nutritionist Yvonne Bishop-Weston says "This is a useful bit of data. We have manic exercisers visit us all the time in our London Harley Street clinic because they just can't lose weight no matter how hard they (allegedly) try in the gym. Of course exercise is important but unless you cleverly tweak the diet you can sometimes end up not just failing to lose weight, but facing weight gain""It also suggests we are being conned by the food industry who are currently trying to justify their £million advertising contribution to obesity by offering sports toys having ... Healthy Eating and Nutrition News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3772486 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 02:07:00 +0100 3772486 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3772233&cid=t_356630_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2010%2F07%2Flose-weight-with-a-little-help-from-your-friends.html The problem is clear: 1 in 3 Americans are classified as obese. In theory the solution is simple – eat less and exercise more. But in practice it’s extremely difficult to lose weight and keep it off with lifestyle changes. Even weight-loss drugs tend to have fairly modest benefits. Some doctors think the environment we live in plays a part in making it so difficult to maintain a healthy weight. If energy-dense foods and sugary drinks are inexpensive and easily available, it’s hardly surprising that we consume them more than we should. Getting group support seems to be one way of making it easier to stick to a diet and exercise plan. Research looking at 250 Australia women found that just four group sessions over a year, plus telephone reminders, helped them avoid puttin... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3772233 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 15:00:00 +0100 3772233 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3772350&cid=t_356630_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2FHFfJcPnMN5M%2Fwhich-tea-works.php Hi Guys! I am trying to lose weight, currently I weigh 170lbs. I discovered from a friend that tea actually makes your metabolism faster but there's a lot of tea out there and they come in different colors as well -- green tea, red tea. I'm really confused which one works. Is there anyone who has tried tea for weight loss, and may be able to help me figure this one out? (Source: Diet Blog) Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3772350 Mon, 19 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3772350 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3767193&cid=t_356630_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2FfD5AVYdur4E%2Five-tried-everything-nothing-works.php Hi everyone! I am desperately seeking help. i dont have money to shell out on all those weightloss plans and groups. ive lost about 30 pounds since 2006 and nothing else will come off. im a 19 year old male and 5'9" i weight about 180 lbs at the moment. i want to get down to 135. please someone guide me. i need a structured meal plan of what i can eat for a full day. my life is so hectic, if i dont have a list of what i can eat and when, i feel like ill never drop the weight. if someone wants to do this for me, i would be ever so grateful. thanks so much, Dillan (Source: Diet Blog) Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3767193 Sun, 18 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3767193 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3743651&cid=t_356630_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2Fg5pETwn0sY0%2F Our photo of the day may have you feeling melancholy that the World Cup is finally over. But we have one reason to rejoice, loud and clear: No more vuvuzelas! Post from: BlissTree Goodbye Vuvuzelas: Video of the Day (Source: Autism Vox) Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3743651 Sun, 11 Jul 2010 15:00:01 +0100 3743651 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3743512&cid=t_356630_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fgoodbye-vuvuzelas-video-of-the-day%2F Our photo of the day may have you feeling melancholy that the World Cup is finally over. But we have one reason to rejoice, loud and clear: No more vuvuzelas! Post from: BlissTree Goodbye Vuvuzelas: Video of the Day (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3743512 Sun, 11 Jul 2010 15:00:01 +0100 3743512 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3743652&cid=t_356630_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2FXmuqw23fT90%2F The World Cup final is today. Are you drunk yet? Spain or Holland? Make sure to enjoy the excitement, the glory, and your last look at all those super-hot sweaty soccer players – until we meet again four years from now. Photo via Flickr user vramak Post from: BlissTree 2010 FIFA World Cup Final: Photo of the Day (Source: Autism Vox) Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3743652 Sun, 11 Jul 2010 13:00:28 +0100 3743652 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3743513&cid=t_356630_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fworld-cup-photo-of-the-day%2F The World Cup final is today. Are you drunk yet? Spain or Holland? Make sure to enjoy the excitement, the glory, and your last look at all those super-hot sweaty soccer players – until we meet again four years from now. Photo via Flickr user vramak Post from: BlissTree 2010 FIFA World Cup Final: Photo of the Day (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3743513 Sun, 11 Jul 2010 13:00:28 +0100 3743513 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3742334&cid=t_356630_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2Fuu8bMBIvtgs%2F5-week-journey.php Hi-i! So I start college in 5 weeks, and I want to try and tone up and shape up before then. I have about 10-15 pounds to lose before I can feel comfortable in myself. I am a guy, 5'10, and fluctuating between 165-170, but slowly stabilizing at 170. My father is overweight, so I want to stop this before, quite bluntly, I end up like him. So I may not be overweight, but I'm just looking for support, since I can't find a stable support system within my family nor my friends. I'll try to post regularly and I just hope I can find support here. So if you have any healthy eating tips and such, or any experience that can help tone a chest (my main problem area), then that would be very helpful! Thank you!!! (Source: Diet Blog) Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3742334 Thu, 08 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3742334 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3730027&cid=t_356630_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2FGbBfUJy-KO4%2F You just smoke when you’re stressed; you think it’s good for your figure; or you think it’s your body, and you’ll do what you want. There are a lot of excuses that keep you puffing away, but deep down you probably know you should quit. AOL Health’s “Myths That Keep You Smoking” may change your mind about your favorite excuse. 1. Quitting will make you fat: Thin models and actresses who smoke, and ads like the one above from Virginia Slims make you think that cigarettes are the key to keeping your figure, but quitting doesn’t have to mean gaining tons of weight. The average quitter gains about 10 pounds at first, but studies have shown that health-minded quitters tend not to gain as much weight: Clearing up your lungs actually makes it easier ... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3730027 Tue, 06 Jul 2010 18:54:12 +0100 3730027 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3729844&cid=t_356630_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Ftop-7-smoking-myths-that-stop-you-from-quitting%2F You just smoke when you’re stressed; you think it’s good for your figure; or you think it’s your body, and you’ll do what you want. There are a lot of excuses that keep you puffing away, but deep down you probably know you should quit. AOL Health’s “Myths That Keep You Smoking” may change your mind about your favorite excuse. 1. Quitting will make you fat: Thin models and actresses who smoke, and ads like the one above from Virginia Slims make you think that cigarettes are the key to keeping your figure, but quitting doesn’t have to mean gaining tons of weight. The average quitter gains about 10 pounds at first, but studies have shown that health-minded quitters tend not to gain as much weight: Clearing up your lungs actually makes it easier ... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3729844 Tue, 06 Jul 2010 18:54:12 +0100 3729844 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3718631&cid=t_356630_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2Fd21sDzQNHWo%2F Photo from Flickr user xornalcerto A new obesity report is out, and the findings are hugely depressing. The fattest states in 1991 were as large as the thinnest states are in 2009. Not all that long ago, the U.S. was much trimmer little lady. So what’s changed: More heavily-processed foods, less exercise, and too much time on the computer? We’d be fools to not point out the correlation between the decline of rollerblading and the increase in Americans’ waistlines. But seriously, what do you think has happened? via Treehugger Post from: BlissTree Obesity In the U.S.: We Are Getting Fatter (Source: Autism Vox) Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3718631 Thu, 01 Jul 2010 21:49:49 +0100 3718631 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3718367&cid=t_356630_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fobesity-in-the-u-s-we-are-getting-fatter%2F Photo from Flickr user xornalcerto A new obesity report is out, and the findings are hugely depressing. The fattest states in 1991 were as large as the thinnest states are in 2009. Not all that long ago, the U.S. was much trimmer little lady. So what’s changed: More heavily-processed foods, less exercise, and too much time on the computer? We’d be fools to not point out the correlation between the decline of rollerblading and the increase in Americans’ waistlines. But seriously, what do you think has happened? via Treehugger Post from: BlissTree Obesity In the U.S.: We Are Getting Fatter (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3718367 Thu, 01 Jul 2010 21:49:49 +0100 3718367 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3718391&cid=t_356630_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2010%2F07%2Fbike-ratings-bicycle-reviews-for-a-better-bike-ride-adjust-your-seat-bike-safety-tips.html  They say that once you learn how to ride a bike you never forget. This might be true, but it doesn’t mean you can’t learn a few new tricks along the way. Fitting a bike is critical for comfort and to reduce the chance of injuring yourself. A pet peeve of mine is improper seat adjustment. I see it all the time, and it’s simple to correct. Most people ride with their seats adjusted too low. That forces their knees to come up too high, and they don’t get enough leg extension. Such bad form also increases the risk of getting hurt. If the seat is too high, your hips will rock back and forth to compensate. This could cause strain or fatigue. Changing the seat height takes a couple of minutes at most. Some bikes have a quick-release lever to loosen the seat post so you can ... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3718391 Thu, 01 Jul 2010 18:58:17 +0100 3718391 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3714369&cid=t_356630_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2FyZ1DE8ZiYI8%2F We know we were just talking about rollerblades being such a throwback, but our dorky secret wish has come true: Rollerblades could be making a comeback. An eco-friendly comeback, to be exact. K2 Skates has created a pair of “Eco” rollerblades. Its soft boot, laces, and webbing are made from recycled plastic bottles; the frame is made of bamboo. While K2 admits that the skate isn’t entirely green, there isn’t any PVC in them, which is a huge plus. We know the truly green thing to do would be to make our own rollerskates rather than buy a brand new pair, but still, doesn’t the bamboo look purty? photo via Ecouterre via Ecouterre Post from: BlissTree Rollerblades Now Eco-Friendly and Slightly Less Dorky (Source: Autism Vox) Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3714369 Wed, 30 Jun 2010 23:00:29 +0100 3714369 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3714140&cid=t_356630_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Frollerblades-are-now-eco-friendly-and-much-less-dorky%2F We know we were just talking about rollerblades being such a throwback, but our dorky secret wish has come true: Rollerblades could be making a comeback. An eco-friendly comeback, to be exact. K2 Skates has created a pair of “Eco” rollerblades. Its soft boot, laces, and webbing are made from recycled plastic bottles; the frame is made of bamboo. While K2 admits that the skate isn’t entirely green, there isn’t any PVC in them, which is a huge plus. We know the truly green thing to do would be to make our own rollerskates rather than buy a brand new pair, but still, doesn’t the bamboo look purty? photo via Ecouterre via Ecouterre Post from: BlissTree Rollerblades Now Eco-Friendly and Slightly Less Dorky (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3714140 Wed, 30 Jun 2010 23:00:29 +0100 3714140 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3706846&cid=t_356630_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2FVE4zQuq4p4s%2F photo: Thinkstock Sometimes the only thing that gets us through the workday is the thought of collapsing on our couches at 8 p.m. to enjoy an hour of mindless sitcom madness. Should we be devoting our time to more worthwhile activities? Sure. We could volunteer, exercise, or learn a new language, but after eight + hours of work, do we have it in us to work for a few more every night? Most Americans watched TV in their free time last year, and, in fact, time in front of the TV rose by 12 minutes since 2007. The average amount of TV watched per day was 2:12. Yikes…That’s a little embarrassing. Maybe we should look into more productive after-work activities, like helping the homeless. We could probably still get in at least half-an-hour of mindless entertainment while working out ... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3706846 Mon, 28 Jun 2010 20:31:59 +0100 3706846 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3706642&cid=t_356630_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fleisure-time-equals-tv-time-for-most-americans%2F photo: Thinkstock Sometimes the only thing that gets us through the workday is the thought of collapsing on our couches at 8 p.m. to enjoy an hour of mindless sitcom madness. Should we be devoting our time to more worthwhile activities? Sure. We could volunteer, exercise, or learn a new language, but after eight + hours of work, do we have it in us to work for a few more every night? Most Americans watched TV in their free time last year, and, in fact, time in front of the TV rose by 12 minutes since 2007. The average amount of TV watched per day was 2:12. Yikes…That’s a little embarrassing. Maybe we should look into more productive after-work activities, like helping the homeless. We could probably still get in at least half-an-hour of mindless entertainment while working out ... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3706642 Mon, 28 Jun 2010 20:31:59 +0100 3706642 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3703052&cid=t_356630_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2FD7XmnNn0JOA%2F Here’s hoping you don’t start seeing things like this after a few hours in the sun today: Photo via Flickr user linh.ngan Post from: BlissTree Surrealistic Bicycle: Photo of the Day (Source: Autism Vox) Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3703052 Sun, 27 Jun 2010 14:00:23 +0100 3703052 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3702931&cid=t_356630_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fsurrealistic-bicycle-photo-of-the-day%2F Here’s hoping you don’t start seeing things like this after a few hours in the sun today: Photo via Flickr user linh.ngan Post from: BlissTree Surrealistic Bicycle: Photo of the Day (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3702931 Sun, 27 Jun 2010 14:00:23 +0100 3702931 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3690977&cid=t_356630_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2FfWlWiqDzaIQ%2Fi-need-help-1.php Hi, My name is jarina i'm 15 years old and i am overweight. I weigh over 240 pounds and i dont know what to do. i tried diets and eating small, nothing seems to work. My dad died in october of 2009 and i just cant stop eating. I'm very depressed. im not just depressed because of my dad but of children in my school. i have been called fiona from shrek and it hurts. I have been through alot. People at school dont know what i go through at home. Qutting is not an option! so im asking if anybody have any good ideas, please share. My goal is to lose 100 pounds. (Source: Diet Blog) Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3690977 Tue, 22 Jun 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3690977 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3687304&cid=t_356630_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2FIuqHm6Y_G2U%2F This week, NBC (and all its affiliated networks) are promoting its first Healthy Week: Tips for Healthy Living on TV and Healthy at NBCU. We’re all for marketing stunts like this, especially if they promote health, nutrition, and well-being for everyone, and aim to lower skyrocketing obesity rates across the U.S. But we just want to make sure that after we viewers watch the hokey Healthy Week segments on The Today Show and NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams, we actually get up off the couch, turn off the TV, and go move around or eat something that’s good for us. In the meantime, you can watch The Donald pretend to forgo his stretch limo for a nice, healthy, eco-friendly walk home. via NBC Post from: BlissTree You Know You're Unwell If...You Follow Fitness Advice While Seated... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3687304 Tue, 22 Jun 2010 22:29:17 +0100 3687304 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3687065&cid=t_356630_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fyou-know-youre-unwell-if-you-follow-fitness-advice-while-seated-watching-tv%2F This week, NBC (and all its affiliated networks) are promoting its first Healthy Week: Tips for Healthy Living on TV and Healthy at NBCU. We’re all for marketing stunts like this, especially if they promote health, nutrition, and well-being for everyone, and aim to lower skyrocketing obesity rates across the U.S. But we just want to make sure that after we viewers watch the hokey Healthy Week segments on The Today Show and NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams, we actually get up off the couch, turn off the TV, and go move around or eat something that’s good for us. In the meantime, you can watch The Donald pretend to forgo his stretch limo for a nice, healthy, eco-friendly walk home. via NBC Post from: BlissTree You Know You're Unwell If...You Follow Fitness Advice While Seated... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3687065 Tue, 22 Jun 2010 22:29:17 +0100 3687065 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3687310&cid=t_356630_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2FGIEoEWcen48%2F Every summer, we spend hours dreaming of the massive, crystal-clear swimming pool we’d lounge at for hours a day, if only we could get that winning Lotto ticket. But this summer, our daydreams have taken a more eco-friendly route. Instead of lusting after chemical-filled traditional swimming pools, we’re drooling over natural swimming pools. Natural swimming pools require no chemicals, and they’re self-cleaning. Different installation companies use different methods to ensure cleanliness, like aquatic vegetation, UV filters, or waterfalls. The pools even ward off mosquitoes, because the water is constantly moving. We’ll be using the gorgeous pool below to fulfill our fantasies, but you can browse a full slideshow of inspired natural pools at The Daily Green. photo v... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3687310 Tue, 22 Jun 2010 18:04:58 +0100 3687310 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3687071&cid=t_356630_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fnatural-pools-we-want%2F Every summer, we spend hours dreaming of the massive, crystal-clear swimming pool we’d lounge at for hours a day, if only we could get that winning Lotto ticket. But this summer, our daydreams have taken a more eco-friendly route. Instead of lusting after chemical-filled traditional swimming pools, we’re drooling over natural swimming pools. Natural swimming pools require no chemicals, and they’re self-cleaning. Different installation companies use different methods to ensure cleanliness, like aquatic vegetation, UV filters, or waterfalls. The pools even ward off mosquitoes, because the water is constantly moving. We’ll be using the gorgeous pool below to fulfill our fantasies, but you can browse a full slideshow of inspired natural pools at The Daily Green. photo v... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3687071 Tue, 22 Jun 2010 18:04:58 +0100 3687071 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3676657&cid=t_356630_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2010%2F06%2F8-last-minute-gifts-for-dad.html Still can’t decide what to get dad for Father’s Day? If the man in your life has enough tools, ties, and golf tees to last a lifetime, how about a gift to give his health a boost, or help him look his best? As you probably know, we test health and beauty products all year long, so here are 8 last minute gift ideas from our labs to help dads feel and look great. 1) Shavers. A classic Father’s Day gift, a Braun foil shaver, at $170, was our top-rated electric razor, but there was a Remington that performed nearly as well, and for a lot less, $60. Whatever you choose make sure dad tests it out himself. It may take a few weeks to get used to a new electric razor, but all the products we tested offered a money-back trial of 30 days or more.2) Blood-pressure monitors. Ask a doctor if at-ho... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3676657 Fri, 18 Jun 2010 21:00:00 +0100 3676657 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3676780&cid=t_356630_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2FgwpEGeKRAnE%2Fmuscular-cramps.php I would like to know what to do when you have muscular cramps while exercising? (Source: Diet Blog) Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3676780 Thu, 17 Jun 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3676780 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3671939&cid=t_356630_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2FqPdCojKXF3A%2F photo: Thinkstock When you think of naturally, ahem, big-boned animals, we bet elephants leap to mind first. Have you ever seen a skinny elephant? No, because they don’t exist. But zookeepers in Fresno, California put two elephants on a strict diet to help them lose weight and live longer. And together, these Biggest Loser bruisers have lost 2,175 pounds. (News that would no doubt bring Bob Harper and Jillian Michaels to tears.) The zookeepers didn’t know that the elephants were overweight until they had enough money to buy a scale. Now, these formerly pudgy pachyderms eat healthy foods including fruits and vegetables, and keep to an exercise routine. While we wouldn’t call the tusked behemoths shapely (that’s just weird, Seattle Times), these guys most likely have ... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3671939 Thu, 17 Jun 2010 21:12:16 +0100 3671939 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3671649&cid=t_356630_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fanimal-weight-loss-elephants-on-diets%2F photo: Thinkstock When you think of naturally, ahem, big-boned animals, we bet elephants leap to mind first. Have you ever seen a skinny elephant? No, because they don’t exist. But zookeepers in Fresno, California put two elephants on a strict diet to help them lose weight and live longer. And together, these Biggest Loser bruisers have lost 2,175 pounds. (News that would no doubt bring Bob Harper and Jillian Michaels to tears.) The zookeepers didn’t know that the elephants were overweight until they had enough money to buy a scale. Now, these formerly pudgy pachyderms eat healthy foods including fruits and vegetables, and keep to an exercise routine. While we wouldn’t call the tusked behemoths shapely (that’s just weird, Seattle Times), these guys most likely have ... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3671649 Thu, 17 Jun 2010 21:12:16 +0100 3671649 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3666088&cid=t_356630_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2Frkls3VoJvq4%2F875-pounds-to-lose.php I think i should start a log of me losing weight and it this will be helpful since i am open to advice and suggestions! I used to weight 130 pounds before i had my first son. During my pregnancy i wasnt a pig with food but i was totally lazy. I was 222 pounds during pregnancy and when i had my precious bundle i went to 219. Then i finally decided..."hey, i should probably excercise". I made it to 216. Stopped and stayed there until my back and hips and everything else was in too much pain and i went on a few diets and made it to 200 pounds in about 2 or 3 weeks (not very smart way to lose weight so fast). Well i still excercise but now i am back up to 220 pounds. I decided i should today become really dedicated to my weight. My body isnt liking the extra extra EXTRA weight and fat on it... Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3666088 Mon, 14 Jun 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3666088 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3656913&cid=t_356630_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2Fij9GryyYIOE%2F IKEA commercial banned in Texas In case you missed any of our Blisstree videos last week, settle back and watch our top 10 list: 1. Keeping Your Boyfriend While In Prison: Piper Kerman, Author of “Orange Is the New Black” Opens Up on Video 2. Another Wicked Yoga Pose From Alex Auder, Our Resident Yogi (Exclusive Video) 3. BP Spills Coffee: Upright Citizens Brigade Videos That Crack Us Up 4. Orbit Gum Dirty Shorts: Will Arnett and Jason Bateman Even Make Chewing Hilarious 5. Yoga on Skates: Kris Fondran’s Mobile Yoga Workout 6. BP Oil Spill Remix With President Obama and Matt Lauer: Auto-Tuned News 7. Can Home Design Be Sexy? Not in Houston: See the IKEA Commercial Banned From Texas TV 8. Diet Coke and Mentos Explosions: What to Do With Your Coke Now That You’re Not ... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3656913 Sat, 12 Jun 2010 19:18:19 +0100 3656913 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3656807&cid=t_356630_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2F10-best-videos-on-blisstree-last-week%2F IKEA commercial banned in Texas In case you missed any of our Blisstree videos last week, settle back and watch our top 10 list: 1. Keeping Your Boyfriend While In Prison: Piper Kerman, Author of “Orange Is the New Black” Opens Up on Video 2. Another Wicked Yoga Pose From Alex Auder, Our Resident Yogi (Exclusive Video) 3. BP Spills Coffee: Upright Citizens Brigade Videos That Crack Us Up 4. Orbit Gum Dirty Shorts: Will Arnett and Jason Bateman Even Make Chewing Hilarious 5. Yoga on Skates: Kris Fondran’s Mobile Yoga Workout 6. BP Oil Spill Remix With President Obama and Matt Lauer: Auto-Tuned News 7. Can Home Design Be Sexy? Not in Houston: See the IKEA Commercial Banned From Texas TV 8. Diet Coke and Mentos Explosions: What to Do With Your Coke Now That You’re Not ... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3656807 Sat, 12 Jun 2010 19:18:19 +0100 3656807 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3644887&cid=t_356630_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2FedS0Ef2LsUQ%2Fknee-issues.php So not exactly diet related, but I've been changing my diet for the better for the last two years so I'm fairly comfortable with that. However, recently I hurt my knee at Taekwondo. Since then, I have not been able to go to my Taekwondo or dancing class, and I haven't yet gone to the gym (though I'm planning to get back to that very soon even if only to weight train my upper body). Anyway, even push-ups are difficult to do because of the pressure they put on the legs, let alone squats or lunges or anything like that. And crunches only go so far. Does anyone have any ideas for some exercises I can do while my knee heals? I'm going stir crazy and gaining weight so as you can guess, I'm not happy about my current situation, and without the endorphins, my emotions are going crazy. Pleas... Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3644887 Tue, 08 Jun 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3644887 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3641156&cid=t_356630_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2FXtATebBI8Z4%2Fstarting-a-new-diet.php I am embarking on a new diet/exercise regime and I need some really good advice on exercise routines that I won't get bored of. Please and Thank You!! (Source: Diet Blog) Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3641156 Mon, 07 Jun 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3641156 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3632384&cid=t_356630_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2FOc5CgHAP-NA%2F Are we the only ones who felt like that four-day week didn’t go by quite as quickly as we’d hoped? Thankfully, the weekend is upon us. Here’s what we want to do: Drink a mimosa. Skipping coffee isn’t normally something we look forward to, but if it means slowing down our immunity to the benefits of caffeine, we’re willing to take a short break. Thank god for mimosas; without it our brunches would get ugly. Eat an ice cream cone. …Instead of a high-calorie, ice cream man diet-buster. Not that we don’t love ice cream sandwiches, but the nutrition facts have convinced us that we only need a small swirly cone. Bike in the park. By now, you should know that we have a real thing for bikes. But the good news is that pretty soon you could even charge you... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3632384 Fri, 04 Jun 2010 22:20:24 +0100 3632384 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3632243&cid=t_356630_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2F10-things-we-want-to-do-this-weekend%2F Are we the only ones who felt like that four-day week didn’t go by quite as quickly as we’d hoped? Thankfully, the weekend is upon us. Here’s what we want to do: Drink a mimosa. Skipping coffee isn’t normally something we look forward to, but if it means slowing down our immunity to the benefits of caffeine, we’re willing to take a short break. Thank god for mimosas; without it our brunches would get ugly. Eat an ice cream cone. …Instead of a high-calorie, ice cream man diet-buster. Not that we don’t love ice cream sandwiches, but the nutrition facts have convinced us that we only need a small swirly cone. Bike in the park. By now, you should know that we have a real thing for bikes. But the good news is that pretty soon you could even charge you... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3632243 Fri, 04 Jun 2010 22:20:24 +0100 3632243 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3632261&cid=t_356630_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2010%2F06%2Fyoga-benefits-health-benefits-of-yoga-discover-your-inner-yogi.html  "All that wacky ohmm-ing and heavy breathing!? No thanks. Yoga’s not for me," said a dear friend until—after much persuasion from me, and a free trial offer at my gym—he decided to see for himself. And he’s in good company: An estimated 15.8 million American adults practiced yoga in 2008, and about 9 million more say they plan to try it. Yoga has lots of health benefits, including protecting the heart, curbing stress, controlling pain in people with arthritis and other conditions, easing asthma and chronic bronchitis, and improving sleep. Women who practice yoga are less likely to gain weight, research shows, in part because they seem to make healthier food choices. If you’re not sure whether it’s for you or aren’t sure where to start, our ShopSmart editor... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3632261 Fri, 04 Jun 2010 22:00:00 +0100 3632261 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3621891&cid=t_356630_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2FtunM9u5XE4c%2F Check out more of our exclusive video chat with Piper Kerman, where she talks about the surprising and unexpected friendships she developed while in prison. At age 34, Piper Kerman was sent to federal prison for a ten-year-old drug smuggling and money laundering offense. She spent 13 months in a minimum-security correctional facility for women in Danbury, CT, which isn’t necessarily what you’d expect from a blonde-haired, blue-eyed Smith graduate and Red Sox fan from a nice, New England family. Piper’s excellent memoir about her prison experience, Orange Is the New Black, was just published by Random House – with back cover blurbs by Dave Eggers and Elizabeth Gilbert (not bad for a first-time writer). Piper sat down with Blisstree for the afternoon to discuss all aspec... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3621891 Wed, 02 Jun 2010 14:00:47 +0100 3621891 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3621632&cid=t_356630_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fpiper-kerman-author-of-orange-is-the-new-black-on-therapy-after-prison-more-exclusive-video%2F Check out more of our exclusive video chat with Piper Kerman, where she talks about the surprising and unexpected friendships she developed while in prison. At age 34, Piper Kerman was sent to federal prison for a ten-year-old drug smuggling and money laundering offense. She spent 13 months in a minimum-security correctional facility for women in Danbury, CT, which isn’t necessarily what you’d expect from a blonde-haired, blue-eyed Smith graduate and Red Sox fan from a nice, New England family. Piper’s excellent memoir about her prison experience, Orange Is the New Black, was just published by Random House – with back cover blurbs by Dave Eggers and Elizabeth Gilbert (not bad for a first-time writer). Piper sat down with Blisstree for the afternoon to discuss all aspec... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3621632 Wed, 02 Jun 2010 14:00:47 +0100 3621632 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3612025&cid=t_356630_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2FAgUTBjqfkto%2F Here are 10 of our favorite posts (in no particular order) that graced TheGloss, our sister site, this week: 1. Gallery: The World’s Ugliest Swimsuits (Just In Time for Memorial Day) 2. What’s Your Marital Status? Tell the World With a T-Shirt 3. Forget the Cougar. Meet the Calico. 4. 10 Heartbreakingly Beautiful Things for Under $10 5. The Divorce Diamond 6. eBay’s 9 Weirdest Celebrity Auctions 7. Fitness for Your Vagina 8. The Ladies In Your Box: Julianne Moore as Nancy Donovan on 30 Rock 9. Love Among the Ruins: What Happens When You Take Stress Out on Your Partner? 10. Design: Bring Back the Tea Kettle photo: Thinkstock Post from: BlissTree 10 Best Posts on TheGloss This Week (Source: Autism Vox) Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3612025 Sun, 30 May 2010 15:00:09 +0100 3612025 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3611897&cid=t_356630_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2F10-best-posts-on-thegloss-this-week%2F Here are 10 of our favorite posts (in no particular order) that graced TheGloss, our sister site, this week: 1. Gallery: The World’s Ugliest Swimsuits (Just In Time for Memorial Day) 2. What’s Your Marital Status? Tell the World With a T-Shirt 3. Forget the Cougar. Meet the Calico. 4. 10 Heartbreakingly Beautiful Things for Under $10 5. The Divorce Diamond 6. eBay’s 9 Weirdest Celebrity Auctions 7. Fitness for Your Vagina 8. The Ladies In Your Box: Julianne Moore as Nancy Donovan on 30 Rock 9. Love Among the Ruins: What Happens When You Take Stress Out on Your Partner? 10. Design: Bring Back the Tea Kettle photo: Thinkstock Post from: BlissTree 10 Best Posts on TheGloss This Week (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3611897 Sun, 30 May 2010 15:00:09 +0100 3611897 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3612026&cid=t_356630_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2FD34Uw8rZmZE%2F Dear Blisstree Reader: Just so’s you know, our posting schedule will be lighter than usual on Sunday and Monday due to the Memorial Day holiday weekend, which we hope you’re thoroughly enjoying, whether you’re working out or sleeping in. We plan to experience a little enjoyment ourselves. (tennis, napping, grilled fish!) We’ll see you back here in full force on Tuesday morning June 1. Post from: BlissTree Programming Note: Happy Memorial Day Weekend (Source: Autism Vox) Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3612026 Sat, 29 May 2010 20:27:08 +0100 3612026 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3611898&cid=t_356630_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fprogramming-note-happy-memorial-day-weekend%2F Dear Blisstree Reader: Just so’s you know, our posting schedule will be lighter than usual on Sunday and Monday due to the Memorial Day holiday weekend, which we hope you’re thoroughly enjoying, whether you’re working out or sleeping in. We plan to experience a little enjoyment ourselves. (tennis, napping, grilled fish!) We’ll see you back here in full force on Tuesday morning June 1. Post from: BlissTree Programming Note: Happy Memorial Day Weekend (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3611898 Sat, 29 May 2010 20:27:08 +0100 3611898 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3617800&cid=t_356630_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Ffitness-and-sleep-whats-the-real-connection%2F photo: Thinkstock If you complain about having trouble sleeping, one of the first things most people will tell you is to get more exercise. The more we ramp up our fitness routine, the more our bodies will tire, and we’ll sleep more soundly, right? Not necessarily. The thing that may eliminate the hour you spend staring at the ceiling every night may just be thinking that you get enough exercise. In a study by the American College of Sports Medicine in Switzerland, 862 college students were asked to record how much they exercise, how physically fit they think they are, and how well they sleep. There was no correlation between a large amount of exercise and a good night’s sleep, but there was a correlation between how fit students perceive themselves to be and a good night&#8217... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3617800 Wed, 26 May 2010 21:26:20 +0100 3617800 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3592324&cid=t_356630_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2FMbI7NWJnrsQ%2Foverweight-1.php Hello, I have had a weight problem for about 7 years. When I get pregnant with my first child I went up 35 kilos and not down again. My lowest weight was 69 kilos, and the maximum has been 108 kilos. Can anyone help me with diet tips? (Source: Diet Blog) Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3592324 Sun, 23 May 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3592324 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3589000&cid=t_356630_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2F9dIEIB0_A7A%2F If you can’t be discreetly hit “play” at the office during the workday, then here are the best videos you missed on Blisstree last week. Now that it’s the weekend, play away: Our interview with Piper Kerman, author of “Orange is the New Black”, part 1: Share this video on your own site: Our interview with Piper Kerman, author of “Orange is the New Black”, part 2: Share this video on your own site: Chris Klein’s Mamma Mia audition (Is it real or fake? We’re still stumped.): Share this video on your own site: Melina Kanakaredes on Breast Cancer: Share this video on your own site: Alex Auder’s Crazy Yoga Pose #1: Share this video on your own site: Alex Auder’s Crazy Yoga Pose #2: Share this video on your own site: Alex ... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3589000 Sat, 22 May 2010 12:46:59 +0100 3589000 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3588847&cid=t_356630_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2F10-best-videos-from-blisstree-this-week%2F If you can’t be discreetly hit “play” at the office during the workday, then here are the best videos you missed on Blisstree last week. Now that it’s the weekend, play away: Our interview with Piper Kerman, author of “Orange is the New Black”, part 1: Share this video on your own site: Our interview with Piper Kerman, author of “Orange is the New Black”, part 2: Share this video on your own site: Chris Klein’s Mamma Mia audition (Is it real or fake? We’re still stumped.): Share this video on your own site: Melina Kanakaredes on Breast Cancer: Share this video on your own site: Alex Auder’s Crazy Yoga Pose #1: Share this video on your own site: Alex Auder’s Crazy Yoga Pose #2: Share this video on your own site: Alex ... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3588847 Sat, 22 May 2010 12:46:59 +0100 3588847 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3585602&cid=t_356630_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2010%2F05%2Fbike-to-work-day-do-it-for-your-heart-exercise-bike-ratings-biking-for-heart-health.html True, it cuts down on your gas bill and reduces your carbon footprint, but the most obvious reason for leaving your car in the garage tomorrow for Bike to Work day is right under your nose—or at least several inches below your nose: your heart. Aerobic exercise strengthens the heart muscle at the same time that it helps keep weight, cholesterol, and blood pressure at healthy levels. It may also reduce arterial inflammation, which increases heart-attack risk, and slow the progression of heart disease. Need another reason to bike? It can stave off arthritis. A recent study suggests that women with stronger quadriceps (the muscle at the front of the thigh) are less likely to get painful knee arthritis. Thirty minutes of moderate-intensity exercise most days of the week can start with a br... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3585602 Thu, 20 May 2010 20:36:29 +0100 3585602 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3585726&cid=t_356630_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2FhskGbVbpGwQ%2Fbattling-self-esteem-and-parents.php Im a 21 year old college student living with my mom and stepdad. They are really skinny. My mom is 5'3 and like maybe 98 lbs. My stepdad says im a fatass and seriously I feel like one when you are told it so many times. I battled bulimia for years and won. I feel like im healthy at a muscular 112 lbs at 5'2. I feel really bad though sometimes about how i look and dont want to. Its frustrating trying to like yourself and living with people that contradict your feelings and scrutinize what you eat on a daily basis. Please, help. Am i fat? Should I lose weight? I feel even though I work out a lot that i am too fat. I have a lot of muscle. (Source: Diet Blog) Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3585726 Wed, 19 May 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3585726 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3581783&cid=t_356630_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2FCRX_lSOQUxc%2F At age 34, Piper Kerman went to prison for a ten-year-old drug smuggling and money laundering offense. She spent 13 months in a minimum-security correctional facility for women in Danbury, CT, which isn’t necessarily what you’d expect from a blonde-haired, blue-eyed Smith graduate and Red Sox fan from a nice, New England family. Piper’s excellent memoir of her prison experience, Orange Is the New Black, was just published by Random House – with back cover blurbs by Dave Eggers and Elizabeth Gilbert (not bad for a first-time writer). Piper sat down with Blisstree for the afternoon to discuss all aspects of her time locked up, from food quality, fitness routines, and friendships to the torturous six years she and her now-husband spent in limbo between her conviction and t... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3581783 Wed, 19 May 2010 19:59:08 +0100 3581783 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3581580&cid=t_356630_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fexclusive-video-our-conversation-with-piper-kerman-author-of-orange-is-the-new-black%2F At age 34, Piper Kerman went to prison for a ten-year-old drug smuggling and money laundering offense. She spent 13 months in a minimum-security correctional facility for women in Danbury, CT, which isn’t necessarily what you’d expect from a blonde-haired, blue-eyed Smith graduate and Red Sox fan from a nice, New England family. Piper’s excellent memoir of her prison experience, Orange Is the New Black, was just published by Random House – with back cover blurbs by Dave Eggers and Elizabeth Gilbert (not bad for a first-time writer). Piper sat down with Blisstree for the afternoon to discuss all aspects of her time locked up, from food quality, fitness routines, and friendships to the torturous six years she and her now-husband spent in limbo between her conviction and t... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3581580 Wed, 19 May 2010 19:59:08 +0100 3581580 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3569971&cid=t_356630_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2FII3DU8G8GAA%2Fhow-i-lost-48-pounds-in-3months.php 1hr of cardio in the morning, eat just enough to kill the hunger. Drink water through out the day. 1hr of cardio before bed. I maintain a working heart rate of 145 to 175 for the last 25 minutes of each cardio session. Stay away from big meals, learn to snack thru out the day. Remember eat just enough to kill the hunger. Keep some almonds, cashew, or sunflower seeds with you to snack on throughout the day. Stay away from white bread, excessive juice, and sodas. The win comes in with the cardio at the end of your day. If you get your metabolism going before you go to bed you will burn calories while you sleep. Im talking what i know, because I am doing this as we speak. For the first 10 days I would wake up at least 1lb lighter every morning. I have one cheat day in the week usually on Sa... Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3569971 Sun, 16 May 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3569971 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3566589&cid=t_356630_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Fmental-health-give-your-brain-a-workout%2F photo: Thinkstock Sometimes it just feels good to give your brain a rest – to lie back, flip on whatever reruns are playing on TBS, and stop thinking for an hour or two. But after a few days of prime vegging-out time, we need to stretch our brain, just like we do our bodies. And we found some great ideas on how to do just that from iVillage. If you’ve scorned yoga in the past, it might be time to reconsider. Regularly practicing yoga and meditating improve cognitive functions, as well as emotional processing, by increasing cortical thickness, which can happen in just eight weeks. Yoga can also positively affect the parts of your brain that deal with stress, sensory awareness, self-awareness, and judgment. Yoga isn’t the only physical activity you can do that will help your br... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3566589 Fri, 14 May 2010 22:30:39 +0100 3566589 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3566615&cid=t_356630_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2010%2F05%2Fhow-to-feel-better-without-taking-drugs-natural-remedies-for-heart-health-.html Did you know that watching your weight and exercising can be as effective as taking one or two drugs to lower your blood pressure? So says Mark Houston, M.D., an associate clinical professor of medicine at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn. In one clinical trial, for example, 40 percent of the people who started a six-month walking program lowered their systolic blood pressure reading into the normal range. And the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet—which is high in fruits, whole grains, and low-fat dairy products, and low in sodium—can drop blood pressure as much as prescription drugs. Here are other ways that exercise and watching what you eat can help your heart: LDL "bad" cholesterol. Many people know they should avoid trans fats, saturated fat, ... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3566615 Fri, 14 May 2010 18:25:40 +0100 3566615 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3556239&cid=t_356630_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2FyIkrzb4YkpU%2Fdid-i-exercise-too-much.php I usually do 3 aerobic workouts a week. Then I went to doing 2 strength training workouts a week and 3 aerobic. This week I tried 4 aerobic workouts plus a few extra moves each workout to add up to a 5th workout and something strange happened. During the last workout I didn't sweat a drop! I think my body shut down. I didn't even get hot. Did I do too much aerobics in one week? (Source: Diet Blog) Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3556239 Tue, 11 May 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3556239 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3556238&cid=t_356630_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2Fx8h-mjHPZqM%2Fthe-easiest-exercise-program-is-one-with-baby-steps.php The hardest thing about starting an exercise program is physically starting it, although not giving up too soon comes in close second. I used to play lots of sports (years ago) and in my mind I hadn't really lost that much of my physical ability - alright I admit, I really wasn't that honest with myself; my physical ability and stamina had gone WAY downhill as I gained weight. Part of my commute is a mile long walk across Boston, which if I left late would leave me huffing and puffing when I did make it to my train in time. However, forcing myself to walk that route everyday rather than hoping on the T or one of the buses meant I was getting upwards of 40 minutes of exercise everyday! Not bad for someone who sits on their but all day. As my last minute dashes across town got easier and ... Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3556238 Mon, 10 May 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3556238 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3545436&cid=t_356630_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2010%2F05%2Fhealthy-mothers-day-ideas-6-simple-healthful-mothers-day-gifts.html This week I opened an email touting a Mother’s Day plastic-surgery package, complete with an eye lift, lip injections, and cheek implants, as the "perfect" way to make mom look half her age. I promptly deleted it, My mom doesn’t want her face frozen in time. She’d be happy with a Humphrey Bogart movie-marathon, quality time with the grandkids, and vegetarian lasagna—that she didn’t have to cook for herself. If your mother is anything like mine, here are some simple gift ideas that should put a natural smile on her face: 1) Go out for Greek dinner. There are benefits to eating a Mediterranean-style diet and it’s delicious too. Studies have shown that this diet—rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and fish with some olive oil, red wine, and nuts—lowers heart ... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3545436 Fri, 07 May 2010 22:00:00 +0100 3545436 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3533983&cid=t_356630_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2FEx8OhIUOdeQ%2Fhow-do-you-lose-fat-percentage-fast.php I have never read much about how to decrease fat percentage fast and effectively? Can anyone help please? Thanks Carmen (Source: Diet Blog) Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3533983 Tue, 04 May 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3533983 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3511650&cid=t_356630_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2FqVbiKuDtqj4%2Fhow-to-make-strength-training-fun.php I'm a 25 year old female, about 15 pounds overweight. I want to get fit and lean. I like walking, and I'm thinking of getting a bicycle. I know I should also do some sort of resistance training. Everywhere I read about the benefits of strength training... the problem is, I really don't enjoy lifting weights. I can stick to a routine for a couple of weeks maybe, but I soon end up quitting. Counting reps, concentrating on the exercises... it's very tedious to me. I've tried bodyweight exercise, it's the same. I just find squats, push ups, etc, to be incredible boring. Is there any sport or exercise that's effective at toning and increasing lean mass, but it's also fun? Like rock climbing, some sort of martial art, pilates, something? I've been looking into kettlebells but those also look l... Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3511650 Tue, 27 Apr 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3511650 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3487188&cid=t_356630_113_f&fid=38494&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcuretogether.com%2Fblog%2F2010%2F04%2F19%2Fare-you-fit-for-work%2F This fascinating infographic was created for GE by the Economist Intelligence Unit, part of a broader “Health of Nations” research project which will be unveiled next month. Of course one of the first things we do when we see data is compare ourselves to it. Personally, I could use less long hours and less stress – hard to do with startup and homeschooling, but other than that I’d say I’m doing pretty well. How do you match up? (Source: The Collective Well) The Collective Well blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3487188 Mon, 19 Apr 2010 16:27:24 +0100 3487188 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3471779&cid=t_356630_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2010%2F04%2Fexercise-for-life.html "I can’t help my weight—it’s my genes." "I don’t have time to exercise." "I hate going to the gym and getting sweaty." If that sounds familiar, listen up. Yes, genes can affect your chances of putting on weight, but getting regular exercise can actually limit the amount of weight you gain in adolescence. And building exercise into your day, simply by walking faster, can protect you from having a stroke in later life. Two studies published in the last week highlight the protective effects of exercise. The first looked at teenagers who had a gene variation known to be associated with obesity. In effect, the genetic variation means these teens are programmed to eat more than their bodies need. You might think these kids didn’t have a chance of staying... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3471779 Thu, 15 Apr 2010 14:00:00 +0100 3471779 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3467881&cid=t_356630_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2FXo-PB-DETSc%2Fhow-can-i-manage-excess-skin-after-weightloss.php Can i ask everybody on how to manage excess skin after weight loss? i lost weight after changing my food intake. I also workout in the gym every other day, meaning i workout 3 or 4 times a week. I almost lost the big tummy that i have. the only problem is the excess skin/fat after losing weight . I want to do it for a cheaper price, without going to spa's. Can anyone advise me? (Source: Diet Blog) Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3467881 Tue, 13 Apr 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3467881 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3460285&cid=t_356630_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2FORT_uTnp9Xo%2Fhow-can-i-incorporate-exercise-in-my-routine.php I am trying figure out ways to instill some exercise in my every day life. I live 4 miles from work and now that the weather is nice, I can bike to school. Besides this I can't think of much else to do. I take the stairs not the elevator. I don't need to leave the lab once I get there, I am pretty sessile. I plan or attempt to exercise at the gym 3-5 times a week. I have no other ideas, and suggestions? (Source: Diet Blog) Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3460285 Sun, 11 Apr 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3460285 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3456788&cid=t_356630_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2FfnFja-qmsD0%2Fhi-i-need-to-talk.php hi, i need to talk to someone im very fat and i know it,my friends talk about me behind my back about my size and when i try and tell my family they make things worse for me.i go to my room and cry because all my friends laugh at me.i have tried to go on a diet before but i keep putting weight back on.some of my friends ask me to go swimming with them so they can laugh at me on purpose.i need help and summer is coming up and i dont want people laughing at me because i want to go shopping, and everything i put on i want to buy it like my sister. please help me (Source: Diet Blog) Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3456788 Fri, 09 Apr 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3456788 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3448849&cid=t_356630_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2010%2F04%2Fexercise-gains-despite-fibromyalgia-pain-.html If you have fibromyalgia, you may find yourself in this catch-22: studies show that regular, gentle exercise can improve your symptoms. But these very symptoms—notably, pervasive pain and fatigue—can make exercise seem daunting on most days, if not downright impossible on others. As a result, you may not exercise regularly (if at all), even though it could help you feel better. If this describes you, you may be interested in a new study suggesting that the sustained effort of a 30-minute workout isn't the only way to gain benefits from exercise. Instead, short bursts of activity throughout the day—from vacuuming, stair-climbing, and other routine tasks—may also help your symptoms. The study included 84 people with fibromyalgia who didn't exercise. The researchers instruc... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3448849 Thu, 08 Apr 2010 15:06:29 +0100 3448849 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3443681&cid=t_356630_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2010%2F04%2Fnational-start-walking-day-step-away-from-your-desk-for-national-start-walking-day-.html If you’re like millions of Americans, your excuse for skipping exercise is that you don’t have time. The American Heart Association must have had that in mind when it came up with the idea for National Starting Walking Day, aimed at people like you and me who sit for hours in front a computer every day. Studies show that as a nation we’re becoming more and more inactive—and just 30 minutes of brisk walking most days of the week can help reverse that troubling trend. Walking not only reduces your heart disease risk, burns calories, and helps improve blood pressure and blood sugar levels, but it’s also a stress buster. Bring your sneakers to work tomorrow, grab a friend, and get some fresh air. For an added challenge, strap on a pedometer and aim for 3,000 steps in 30 minute... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3443681 Tue, 06 Apr 2010 21:04:48 +0100 3443681 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3440783&cid=t_356630_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2010%2F04%2Fbest-exercise-tips-more-sweat-more-gain-getting-the-most-from-your-workout.html If I make myself sweat more during exercise, by turning up the heat or wearing more clothes, will I get more benefits? —R.B., Brooklyn, N.Y. Possibly, but it’s not worth the risks. Exercising in a hot setting increases not only sweating but also heart rate and oxygen consumption. That increases aerobic benefits, burns more calories, and causes some immediate weight loss.  But the steps you mention aren’t recommended because they can prevent sweat from evaporating and thus cooling the body; that in turn might lead to muscle cramps, dizziness, dehydration, or heatstroke. And those rapidly lost pounds are almost entirely water; they’ll return once you drink enough to replenish the lost fluids. Advocates of forced sweating claim one other benefit: It removes waste products f... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3440783 Tue, 06 Apr 2010 09:30:00 +0100 3440783 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3433049&cid=t_356630_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2F29Vrr8vleWk%2Fhelp-gaining-weight.php Hi Im currently recovering from an eating disorder I'm an 18 year old male and 5'11 weighing about 58-59kg. At the moment my plan for gaining looks like this, Ive been told Im under which worries me at times. So: Breakfast 8am : 1 toast (butter + jam), cereal with milk and tea Lunch 1 or 2pm : Ham and Cheese sambo, sometimes a bar and tea after Snack 4pm: Maybe an ensure plus or a bar/fruit and tea/coffee Dinner 6 or 7pm: Creamy chicken pasta or potatoes and mince burgers with desert after (small bar and tea maybe) Snack 10-11pm: Cereal or sandwich My weight has been all over the place so I was wondering is this sufficent or should I be eating other stuff?? I normally train twice a week and work 2 days a week as a waiter along with dog walking and stuff. Any help would be much appreciat... Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3433049 Thu, 01 Apr 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3433049 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3416019&cid=t_356630_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2010%2F03%2Fdietary-supplements-for-muscle-building-protein-pills-for-weight-training-supplements-and-safety.html Is there any reason to take protein supplements as part of a weight-training regimen? —F.J.P, via e-mail  Not if you eat a healthy diet. It’s true that exercise breaks down muscle tissue, and protein helps to rebuild it. But for the average exerciser, the damage is minuscule and any resulting need for protein is more than adequately fulfilled by a typical diet. And while competitive athletes and body builders require far more protein than the average person, their greater caloric intake virtually guarantees sufficient protein from diet alone.  Moreover, protein supplementation could be harmful: Long-term use may increase the risk of dehydration and osteoporosis, and it may worsen kidney disease.Find out when it makes sense to ta... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3416019 Mon, 29 Mar 2010 10:00:00 +0100 3416019 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3390880&cid=t_356630_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2Fog0GtcEf4hs%2Fdiet-pill-help.php Has anyone heard anything negative or positive about Next Gen Lean EFX? A friend of mine told me about it and I see it sold online, but want to see if anyone knows has any info. (Source: Diet Blog) Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3390880 Mon, 22 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3390880 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3374124&cid=t_356630_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2010%2F03%2Fa-drink-a-day-to-keep-excess-weight-away-alcohol-health-benefits-risks.html While a daily drink is said to help the heart, it’s also thought to pack on the pounds. After all, a glass of wine has about 120 calories, a beer about 150, and a frozen margarita can reach 340. But a study in the March 8th issue of the Archives of Internal Medicine seems to suggest that moderate drinking actually helps prevent weight gain. So does that mean a glass of wine a day can help you lose weight? Not so fast.That study looked at just over 19,000 healthy women who drank moderately, (no more than 1 glass a day). The women gained less weight over 13 years than women who drank nothing at all, because they tended to cut back on other calories, notably carbohydrates, when they drank moderately. The alcohol may have also boosted their metabolism, so they burned more calories. But there... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3374124 Tue, 16 Mar 2010 19:30:00 +0100 3374124 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3366185&cid=t_356630_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2010%2F03%2Ftreating-heart-disease-preventing-heart-disease-exercises-that-help-exercises-to-avoid.html This article first appeared in the January 2010 issue of Consumer Reports on Health. Not getting enough exercise can put you at risk for heart disease. Find out what other factors might increase your risk and take a look at the evidence for vitamin D in preventing heart disease. (Source: Consumer Reports Health Blog) Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3366185 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:25:15 +0100 3366185 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3370564&cid=t_356630_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2FOr2HX9tPLTI%2Fbaffled.php I am baffled and also sad at some of the discussions going on. People, this blog is a diet blog, yes. But the message is Eat Right. Get HEALTHY. Not 'Get Anorexic'. Or 'Get As Thin As Possible'. This is not the site to promote those things. If you are working out daily, eating healthily (or trying to, anyway, it's hard), and not a lazy slob, then IT'S ALL GOOD. I weight 117-ish pounds and I'm really short. 5'1. I have friends my size who weigh like, 95 pounds. I have not been that weight since grade seven. But you know what? Our bodies are all different. I'm naturally thicker/bigger boned (thanks, dad)... And it sucked in highschool because I was always 15, 20 pounds bigger than I thought I was supposed to be because I thought if you were 5'1, you had to be 100 pounds, or less. Now I ... Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3370564 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3370564 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3354465&cid=t_356630_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2FSO7r84lwUoI%2Fhelp-me-1.php Hi guys, I hope you all are doing well. I want your help on some exercises related issues. I am not so much healthy. I am an average guy, but want to gain weight with some body cuts. I want 6 packs only. Please help me from where i should begin for getting a muscular body? Thanks in advance. (Source: Diet Blog) Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3354465 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3354465 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3354320&cid=t_356630_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2010%2F03%2Fexercise-tips-for-better-health-walking-workout-just-add-walking-.html Whether I vacation in an urban or wilderness area, I always seem to walk enough every day to need a rest before dinner—without formally setting off to "exercise." I find it more fun to use my feet to go somewhere than to move in place on a treadmill or circle a track. What I lose in speed by dodging slippery rocks on a mountain path or pedestrians in a city, I make up in length of activity, easily forgetting the time when the surroundings are interesting.The "walkability" of your surroundings can have an impact on your weight and activity levels. One study of nearly half a million adults in the Salt Lake City area found that a 6-foot man weighed about 10 pounds less if he lived in a walkable neighborhood. A 5-foot-5-inch woman weighed six pounds less. "Walkable" neighborhoods in that stu... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3354320 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:52:33 +0100 3354320 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3350433&cid=t_356630_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2FLrZwi9kbxGI%2Fwant-to-get-in-shape.php I'm 19 and 7'5. I weigh 156. I don't really look overweight but i am absolutely in no way in shape. I would like to weigh a little less as well. I bought some exercise videos to do daily and trying to figure out how I can balance out what I eat. I have a very odd schedule right now, so I don't eat too often. I'm a night nanny, so I am awake all night. I get to sleep at 7am to 3pm, then work out and eat a light meal. Then I'll eat dinner around 8pm before I have to get ready to go to work again. I haven't been feeling too well lately and don't know why that is. How do I know how many calories I need daily? (Source: Diet Blog) Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3350433 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3350433 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3335294&cid=t_356630_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2010%2F03%2Fbest-diet-for-losing-weight-for-lasting-weight-loss-skip-lowcarb-diets-says-study-weight-loss-tips.html How’s did that New Year’s resolution of losing weight go? Mine has gone, as in from my memory, but a new study has resurfaced it, shedding some light on how to actually keep the weight off. In the study, published Tuesday in the Annals of Internal Medicine, researchers found people who followed a low-fat diet kept off the weight better than low-carb dieters. The study followed up with 40 participants who had followed a low-carbohydrate diet, and 49 from a low-fat group from a previous study in which the low-carb group lost more weight after 6 months. In that study, there were no significant differences in weight loss at 12 months. But when comparing the two groups 24 months later, low-carb dieters had gained weight, but the low-fat dieters did not. In our recent survey on dieting, we... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3335294 Thu, 04 Mar 2010 22:36:59 +0100 3335294 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3326973&cid=t_356630_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2010%2F03%2Fextra-phys-ed-equals-fitter-leaner-kids-childhood-obesity.html Nobody needs reminding about the scary rise in children classified as overweight or obese. Even the First Lady is in on the act. The question is, what do we do about it? It's unlikely that there's just one single answer. It's a problem that goes across all aspects of our lifestyles, ranging from whether there's safe space outside for children to play, to whether moms and dads have the time and money to cook healthful meals. But schools are a good place to start when you're looking at children's health. A study from Switzerland looks at the impact of two extra sessions of physical education a week on the fitness and body fat of children ages 7 and 11. Swiss kids get a legal minimum of three sessions of physical education a week. For the nine-month study, this was ... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3326973 Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:59:46 +0100 3326973 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3327176&cid=t_356630_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2FvLN5QdaOztA%2Fbelly-fat.php Hi, My name is Trish, my husband and I are going on a cruise in June. Can you tell me if this special k diet will work on belly fat? I look 6 months pregnant!!! HELP!!!!! Editor's note: find out more about the Special K Challenge here. (Source: Diet Blog) Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3327176 Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3327176 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3314721&cid=t_356630_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2FTc7RFUihhbQ%2Fno-motivation-or-self-control-advice.php I'm 21 years old and I know weigh 210 pounds and am 5'6. Pretty much my whole life I thought I was fat. My mom had an eating disorder for many years and she's obsessed with working out and eating the bare minimum now. My dad has struggled a little with weight but he's a very busy business man and can't find the time to always go to the gym. Nobody in my family is obese, weight has never been a huge issue. My parents always told me I needed to workout, so therefore I always thought I was big. I didn't choose the best foods to eat when I was young, but I never over ate. I was active in basketball and baseball, then P.E. in jr.high. Then during and after high school I started to party, and stopped doing sports, etc. I still was not fat. Looking back at pictures during that time, makes me so... Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3314721 Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3314721 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3269684&cid=t_356630_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2010%2F02%2Fvalentines-day-health-how-about-some-sexual-healing-sex-is-good-for-your-health-sex-survey.html This Valentine’s Day, you could share a bottle of wine or box of chocolates with someone special. And those can be good options, since wine (both red and white) and dark chocolate have some health benefits. But don’t overlook one of the best choices of all: Good sex. It can help keep your heart healthy in more ways than one."A satisfying sex life can foster good emotional health, which in turn can promote good physical health," says Julia Heiman, Ph.D., director of The Kinsey Institute for Research in Sex, Gender, and Reproduction at Indiana University. The physical act of sex itself may have direct health benefits. For example, orgasm or any loving touch may cause your body to release substances that ease pain, bolster immunity, or elevate your mood. In addition, an... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3269684 Fri, 12 Feb 2010 21:30:00 +0100 3269684 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3267071&cid=t_356630_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2FxzhuL3Otg54%2Fand-the-diet-blog-begins.php Hello guys! This seems like a good decent website to post my weight goals and exercise plus meet some new friends. So, for Christmas I recieved Wii Fit, a fantastic exercise game that I would recommed to anyone, from my nana and papa to my 4 year old cousins and me. I'm a 14 year old girl, and I am 5 foot 4 inches. I quite like my height. But it's my weight. I've always been quite cuddly as a kid, and if I could just lose a couple of stone I would be thrilled. I started my diet on Saturday 2nd January 2010. At the end of my Christmas partying and new year celebrating, I tip the scales on my wii fit board at 12 stone. So my head immediately goes 'FATTY!' and I regret all the chocolate and turkey. But, instead of depressingly watching a movie and worrying about school Monday, I stood h... Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3267071 Fri, 12 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3267071 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3239564&cid=t_356630_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2010%2F02%2Fa-lifetime-on-the-hips-a-little-extra-weight-no-bad-thing-for-seniors.html Human frailty seems to get more forgivable as we get older. It’s not forgetfulness, it’s a senior moment. No one minds if you can’t work your cell phone. And while we might, rather unkindly, describe younger people as fat, the elderly can claim to be portly. Being a little portly as we get older might not be an entirely bad thing, according to a new study. Researchers have found that people in their early 70s who are classed as overweight based on their BMI score live longer than those thought to be a healthy weight. A BMI (work out yours here) of between 25 and 30 is usually considered overweight. However, in a study looking at nearly 10,000 Australians in their 70s, people with a BMI in this range were the least likely to die over a 10-year period. The people most likely to die d... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3239564 Wed, 03 Feb 2010 18:00:00 +0100 3239564 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3220518&cid=t_356630_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2010%2F01%2Fbest-exercise-for-weight-loss-moderate-vs-high-intensity-workouts-for-losing-weight-workout-tips.html I’ve heard that in order to burn fat you must exercise moderately for at least 40 minutes, and that vigorous exercise burns sugar but not fat. Does that mean I should avoid high-intensity workouts if I want to lose weight? —C.D.G., Scarsdale, N.Y.  Not necessarily. It’s true that the body burns more fat than sugar during prolonged, easy-to-moderate exercise, but uses mainly sugar during hard exercise. However, researchers have not determined whether that physiological difference in fuel consumption translates into any meaningful difference in the amount of fat or weight you’d lose. What they do know is that you’ll shed both fat and pounds if you consistently burn more calories than you take in from food. And the average person can do moderate exercise, such as brisk walking... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3220518 Fri, 29 Jan 2010 11:30:00 +0100 3220518 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3212458&cid=t_356630_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2Fj0o2CZWOB4g%2Fhaving-trouble.php i have been on the metabolism miracle diet for what will be a month tomorrow, and love how i feel and i have lost weight, but my scales are messed up and im going to buy some new ones. the problem im having, and have always had somewhat of a problem with, is constipation, its very bad. i drink lots of water, more than 64 ounces a day and i eat brocolli, and i eat those wraps with 9 grams of fiber, and even laxitives don't do much. does anyone know what i need to do? before raisin bran would work, but i cant eat it now. Please help, angie (Source: Diet Blog) Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3212458 Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3212458 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3212455&cid=t_356630_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2F8yLT--pDWDA%2Fhow-much-calories-does-a-12-year-old-boy-need-to-eat-everyday.php Hi, My name is greg, im turning 13 in 2 months. i eat about 1020 calories to 1330 calories a day. Is that healthy? i am 5'7, and weigh 140 to 143 pounds. Please help. (Source: Diet Blog) Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3212455 Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3212455 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3208361&cid=t_356630_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2010%2F01%2Fweight-loss-burning-calories-afterburn-will-eating-immediately-after-a-workout-burn-off-the-meal.html If I eat immediately after exercising, will I burn off more of the meal than I normally would? —A.P., Scarsdale, N.Y. Maybe. Physical activity of any kind speeds up your metabolism for several hours after a workout, depending on its intensity and duration. So your body is still burning calories at a faster rate during that time than if you hadn’t exercised at all, a phenomenon that fitness aficionados call "afterburn." But the best way to boost the rate at which your body burns calories all the time—not just after exercise—is through strength training, which increases your body’s ratio of muscle to fat. Aim for two sessions a week that work each of the major muscle groups, and use a resistance that allows you to do no more than eight to 12 repetitions of each exercise (or 10 to... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3208361 Tue, 26 Jan 2010 11:30:00 +0100 3208361 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3201819&cid=t_356630_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2FnAOGFbmaCWg%2Fneed-help-as-soon-as-possible.php i am 13 years old and way off the weight balance for my age. im in the 8th grade and just want to get in shape for my 9th grade year. if u have any advice please help me (Source: Diet Blog) Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3201819 Sat, 23 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3201819 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3197792&cid=t_356630_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2FU38EsZLInLo%2Fcommon-fitness-myths---debunked.php Most every health professionals say that all you have to do is eat right and exercise. To most people that sounds easy but with so many false statements and myths about diet and exercise it becomes complicated and frustrating trying to figure out what is correct and what is not. We want to clear from your mind all that you have heard from exercise videos, dozens of fitness magazines, and hundreds of books. We want you to realize that all you really get from them are junk heaps of false conclusions, half-baked exercises, contradictions and nutrition theories that generate so much confusion and uncertainty. Myth: Cardiovascular training is better for losing weight than weight training. Truth: To make over your body, you MUST train with weights. Getting a cardio work out is better than doing... Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3197792 Fri, 22 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3197792 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3189286&cid=t_356630_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2F-R_h_-KCd6A%2Fthe-core-plan-on-weight-watchers.php I lost 36 pounds using the Weight Watchers "Core" system. I have gained a few pounds (about 8) and was going to join WW again. It seems that now they want counting points and I don't want to do that. The core system was so simple, I'm going to do it again on my own, unless there's a buddy here would care to join me and do it too? I don't want to be obsessed with points or food, I am disappointed that keeping it simple is not the WW way at the moment. Thanks. (Source: Diet Blog) Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3189286 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3189286 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3189141&cid=t_356630_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2010%2F01%2Fweight-loss-obesity-rates-still-high-but-perhaps-not-on-the-rise-best-treatments-for-obesity-.html In America's battle against obesity, good news has been rather slim. But a new report offers a hint of hope —albeit amid figures confirming that 1 in 3 adults are now obese. The report comes from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). Started in 1960, NHANES regularly surveys thousands of Americans to track trends in health, diet, and nutrition, with new statistics published every couple of years. The survey has measured people's weight and height since its launch, allowing researchers to calculate and compare Americans' body mass index (BMI) over time. (Your BMI is a single number that's worked out from your height and weight. It indicates whether you are at a healthy weight, underweight, overweight, or obese.) Back in the 1960-1962 survey, an estimated 13... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3189141 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 20:17:10 +0100 3189141 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3185326&cid=t_356630_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2010%2F01%2Fcolon-cleansers-risks-could-colon-cleansers-be-harmful-laxatives-for-colon-cleansing.html I regularly drink a laxative tea to cleanse my colon. Could that be harmful? —M.H., Fort Dodge, Iowa Yes, and there’s no evidence that it has any benefits. Proponents of colon cleansing, or "detoxifying," claim that the practice removes built-up toxins, rejuvenates the digestive tract, and can even fight cancer. But there’s no credible research to back up those claims. What’s more, a healthy body doesn’t need outside help clearing out toxins, nor does your digestive tract require restorative rest. Worse, the chronic use of laxatives can be dangerous, leading to fluid loss, dehydration, and electrolyte imbalances. To maintain colon health, eat a diet rich in fruits and vegetables and get regular exercise, which in addition to its many other benefits seems to help kee... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3185326 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 15:25:01 +0100 3185326 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3189446&cid=t_356630_180_f&fid=38606&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FAchieveIt%2F%7E3%2F5sDtLd_dEdI%2F Think you are walking enough to keep fit? Recent studies may surprise you. They certainly raised my eyebrows. It’s a great time to be alive. With technology advances things as simple as counting steps can become automatic and give you instant feedback. My son showed me his latest Nintendo DS toy called Nintendo Personal trainer walking. It includes a pedometer you wear all day. Then you sync with the nintendo for tracking In it are charts, games, suggestions and feedback for improvement. I was fascinated to see all the features – designed especially for kids. But at one point he asked “how many steps should kids take each day?”. Ahh. Good question. So I looked it up and stumbled on some fascinating numbers. According to new pedometer steps recommendations from Dr. C... Persistence Unlimited blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3189446 Mon, 18 Jan 2010 11:02:56 +0100 3189446 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3182283&cid=t_356630_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2FUZufOXdHdRs%2Fthe-healing-properties-of-green-tea.php The healing properties of Green tea were known to the world for many centuries. This herbal plant was a solution for many diseases or the symptoms of possible terminal illnesses. Green tea is a remarkable solution to many of the toughest health problems now present in many people. The healing and preventive properties of green tea can help many major diseases affecting humans. The wide range of solutions in green tea has an effect on cancer, heart disease, rheumatoid arthritis, infections, impaired immune functions, and cardiovascular disease. It can also solve problems related to heart, like high cholesterol. Cholesterol levels in the body can be controlled using green tea. Green tea is also a great cleansing agent. It has the property to remove several toxic substances that are harmful... Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3182283 Mon, 18 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3182283 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3178773&cid=t_356630_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2010%2F01%2F12-family-friendly-healthy-activities-winter-fitness-do-it-yourself-guide-to-exercise-and-dieting.html I’ve always wanted to be a bear. The idea of eating as much as I can for months, then sleeping through the entire winter curled in a fur coat has a lot of attraction. Unfortunately, I’m not a bear, except for some rare coffee-less mornings. I can’t eat everything in sight, and I certainly can’t sleep through the winter. So if you’re like me, I’m trying to find ways to stay healthy and beat the winter bulge during these long months when playgrounds and beaches are a distant memory. So my kids and I sat down and made a list of our favorites. We tried to come up with activities that would work for multiple age ranges, that didn’t cost much (or better yet were free), and that didn’t need special, expensive equipment. Oh, and they had to be fun: 1. If you’ve got snow, use it... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3178773 Fri, 15 Jan 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3178773 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3178776&cid=t_356630_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2010%2F01%2Fbarefoot-running-for-healthy-knees-running-safety-running-shoe-ratings-treadmill-ratings.html When the much-loved pair of Adidas sneakers I’d worn all through college finally fell to pieces, I took myself to a store specializing in running shoes. I was asked to jog on a treadmill while the staff scrutinized a TV feed showing a close-up of my feet. The video, they told me, proved that I needed a particular style of running shoes. Which just happened to be more expensive than the first pair I’d picked out. I bought the shoes, despite suspecting that the whole business had been a piece of theatre. After all, a good pair of sneakers can help prevent injuries, can’t they? Not necessarily, according to a new study. Research shows that, despite changes in footwear design, injury rates from running haven’t changed much over the years. To put running shoes to the test, researchers... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3178776 Fri, 15 Jan 2010 17:19:30 +0100 3178776 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3175868&cid=t_356630_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2010%2F01%2Frecommended-walking-speed-and-aerobic-fitness-level-guide-to-exercise-and-dieting.html In your story about home fitness tests, you give a rating of excellent to women who can walk a mile in 11 minutes, 40 seconds. But doesn’t that pace, roughly 5 mph, require you to run? —K.P., Los Angeles Not necessarily. According to our consultants, most people normally walk about 3 mph. The U.S. Surgeon General defines a brisk walk as 4 mph. And while it is hard to reach 5 mph without breaking into a jog, it is possible—if, as our test states, you’re in excellent shape. Unfortunately, most people aren’t. If you’re out of shape, overweight, or older than 70, walking that fast can be especially difficult. For a more detailed analysis, you can try an online version of the Rockport walking test. Find out how to get more out of your walking workout, and for more tips, recomme... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3175868 Fri, 15 Jan 2010 15:03:36 +0100 3175868 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3167114&cid=t_356630_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2010%2F01%2Fcalorie-burning-exercises-how-do-swimming-and-jogging-compare-for-burning-calories-aerobic-fitness-.html How do swimming and jogging compare for burning calories? —G.N., Sun City West, Ariz. It’s virtually a dead heat. A 155-pound person burns about 280 calories when swimming laps for a half-hour at a moderate pace of 50 yards a minute and about 390 calories at a fast 75 yards a minute. That person would burn roughly the same number of calories by jogging at a moderate 5 miles per hour or a fast 6.7 mph, respectively. Further, swimming typically feels about as hard as jogging at the comparable paces. The two exercises also build strength and aerobic fitness about equally well. Swimming is easier on the hips and knees, but unlike jogging it doesn’t put enough pressure on your bones to protect against osteoporosis. Find if a water workout is right for you and take... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3167114 Wed, 13 Jan 2010 11:30:00 +0100 3167114 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3159700&cid=t_356630_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2010%2F01%2Fexercise-and-fitness-exercise-safety-can-regular-stretching-improve-athletic-performance.html Can regular stretching improve athletic performance? —A.L.L., Richmond, Vt. Yes, but not by much. Routine stretching makes muscles and joints more supple, which in theory should boost performance. But stretching improves running speed, jumping height, and muscle power by only about 2 to 5 percent; average exercisers might not notice such slight gains, though they might give competitive athletes a winning edge. However, stretching probably has other benefits for everyone: fewer aches and pains; less stiffness from hard workouts, emotional stress, or prolonged immobility; faster recovery from pulled muscles; and increased flexibility, which can make routine activities easier.Read more on how to avoid injuries during your workout and for more fitness tips, advice, and Ratings, see our do-... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3159700 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 11:30:00 +0100 3159700 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3145972&cid=t_356630_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2010%2F01%2Fab-circle-pro-review-does-the-ab-circle-pro-work-ab-circle-pro-hope-for-your-love-handles-or-hype-1.html The first time I watched the Ab Circle Pro infomercial, I was intrigued. Who wouldn’t be curious about an exercise machine that claimed to be "the fastest, easiest way to sexy abs." So I decided to give it a whirl in our exercise lab.  The device is shaped like a large disc with handlebars and knee pockets. I had to get down on my hands and knees, which, to me, felt a bit awkward for an exercise position. I expected the Ab Circle Pro to easily glide from side to side on its own, the way it appears in the infomercial. After about 30 seconds of side-to-side abdominal effort and coordination on my part, I started to get into the swing of it—literally. After another couple of minutes, I started to feel the burn in my abdominal areas, particularly my oblique muscles—but ... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3145972 Wed, 06 Jan 2010 16:02:32 +0100 3145972 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3145973&cid=t_356630_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2010%2F01%2Frisks-of-ankle-weights-strain-on-the-knee-and-hip-joints-exercise-safety-.html Is it OK to wear ankle weights during exercise if you have varicose veins? —G.B., Chicago No—but the reason has nothing to do with varicose veins. In fact, weights might help that condition by acting like compression stockings and by strengthening the leg muscles. However, ankle weights can put excessive strain on the knee and hip joints; that makes the weights generally inappropriate for aerobic workouts, regardless of the health of your veins. A better way to intensify such workouts is to gradually boost their pace or duration by no more than 10 percent per week. Find out how to boost your walking workout—without ankle weights, and learn how simple measures can help you prevent injuries while exercising. (Source: Consumer Reports Health Blog) Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3145973 Wed, 06 Jan 2010 11:30:00 +0100 3145973 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3142539&cid=t_356630_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2010%2F01%2Fdiabetes-myths-should-people-with-diabetes-limit-their-physical-activity-treating-diabetes-1.html Quite the opposite. Exercise not only helps control blood sugar but also weight and blood pressure, and will improve cholesterol levels. Physical activity also reduces the risk of common diabetes complications, such as heart disease and nerve damage. But workouts can sometimes lower blood sugar too much, causing hypoglycemia, especially in people who take insulin or certain long-acting oral medications. To help prevent it, don't work out on an empty stomach, stay hydrated, and talk with your doctor about checking your blood sugar before and after exercise. It's also a good idea to have a snack on hand to bring your blood sugar back up if you start to feel shaky, weak, or light-headed. Learn how to use a blood-glucose meter and see our new Ratings of 15 models (subscrib... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3142539 Tue, 05 Jan 2010 11:30:00 +0100 3142539 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3142540&cid=t_356630_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2010%2F01%2Ffitness-tips-keep-your-fitness-resolutions-set-specific-goals-how-to-stick-to-workout-goals-.html If maintaining a healthy fitness level isn't enough to keep you motivated, set a specific goal—like getting in shape for a ski trip, a 5K walk, or simply to look good in your favorite jeans. Personal trainer Mark Roozen recommends using a calendar to set up an exercise schedule. Be sure to build in time for mental and physical recovery; for example, working hard for three weeks and then taking a week off. Also remember to check with your doctor before beginning a new exercise routine if you haven't been active lately. Vijay Vad, M.D., a sports-medicine specialist at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City, advises doing pre-workout warm-up stretches to minimize injury. Follow that with a simple exercise like lying on your back and cycling your legs in the air for 20 m... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3142540 Mon, 04 Jan 2010 19:50:46 +0100 3142540 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3139036&cid=t_356630_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2010%2F01%2Ftreadmill-safety-how-to-avoid-treadmill-injuries-avoiding-workout-injuries-treadmill-ratings.html Are there any special precautions I should take after elevating the incline on my treadmill? —R.S., Fort Lee, N.J. Yes. Creating an incline or increasing the angle can substantially boost the intensity of your workout, but frequent, prolonged walking up any sloped surface can overtax the ligaments in the arch of the foot. That can lead to plantar fasciitis, or painful inflammation where the ligaments of the sole attach to the heel. To reduce your risk, alternate workouts on flat and inclined surfaces. (Increasing the pace can make a "flat" session as challenging as an angled one.) For further protection, stretch your calf muscles routinely, wear shoes with good arch support, and try to lose excess weight. Read more on how to avoid treadmill injuries. And for more workout t... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3139036 Mon, 04 Jan 2010 15:11:11 +0100 3139036 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3136555&cid=t_356630_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2009%2F12%2Fnew-year-fitness-tips-how-to-lose-weight-and-shape-up-in-2010-exercise-equipment-ratings.html  As you kick off the new year with fitness resolutions, whether it's a plan to shed some pounds, add some muscle, or simply fit a little more exercise into your busy schedule, use these simple tips to recharge your workout goals: Take the stairs. Just 7 minutes a day of walking up stairs may help protect your heart, among other benefits. But only about 6 percent of people actually take the stairs in public buildings (though encouraging signs posted in a mall nearly tripled stair use in one British study). Weigh in. Some diet books discourage the practice of daily, or even weekly, weigh-ins, at least in the initial stages of a weight-loss diet. But the National Weight Control Registry reports that 75 percent of "successful losers&quo... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3136555 Fri, 01 Jan 2010 17:46:53 +0100 3136555 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3135507&cid=t_356630_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2009%2F12%2Fab-rocket-treadmill-condom-latisse-eye-cream-sunscreen-kinoki-dont-buy.html We’ve blogged about healthful gifts you can feel good about buying yourself, especially if you have holiday gift money burning a hole your pocket. Now we’ve come up with a list of nine items that aren’t worth your money, either because they performed poorly in our tests, they pose a potential risk to your health, or both. Don’t worry if you already picked up one of these items or received it as a gift. Just find the box, put the product in it, and get yourself to the returns-and-exchanges counter promptly. These products offer no way to start a new decade: 1. The Ab Rocket exercise machine. This $100 infomercial gadget worked abdominal muscles less than a regular crunch—yes, the kind you can do for free on your own floor. Some of our testers felt like their heads were i... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3135507 Thu, 31 Dec 2009 16:36:31 +0100 3135507 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3133593&cid=t_356630_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2009%2F12%2Fbone-strength-risks-of-birth-control-shot.html Injectable birth control has undeniable benefits. You don’t have to remember to take your pill every day, and it’s very reliable. For women who work shifts, or have unpredictable schedules, that can be a bonus. But there’s also a downside. Some women who take the birth control shot (full name medroxyprogesterone, brand name Depo-Provera) find it weakens their bones. The shot has been linked to a loss of bone strength, which is gauged by measuring bone mineral density. Weaker bones are more likely to break. A recent study from Galveston, Texas, found that half of the women who had medroxyprogesterone shots lost at least 5 percent of their bone mineral density during two years of treatment. That’s a significant amount, and could be hard to make up afterward, depending on your age. ... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3133593 Thu, 31 Dec 2009 15:00:00 +0100 3133593 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3092687&cid=t_356630_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2009%2F12%2Fwinter-exercise-winter-fitness-safety-how-to-workout-when-its-cold-out.html It's a fact that frigid temperatures and biting winds can easily put the freeze on your outdoor workout routine. But, if you follow a few safety tips and make adjustments for the cold weather, you can stay fit and have fun throughout the season.• Warm up. Cold muscles are tight and vulnerable to strains. Moreover, sudden exertion in cold air can cause a sharp rise in blood pressure or trigger asthma attacks in susceptible people. To avoid problems, spend a few minutes walking, jogging in place, or otherwise working muscles and joints through the movements you'll be doing more vigorously outdoors, gradually boosting the intensity. After working out, cool down by walking slowly until your heartbeat drops close to its resting rate to prevent sudden, potentially dangerous drops in bl... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3092687 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 16:26:21 +0100 3092687 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3079333&cid=t_356630_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2009%2F12%2Fis-romance-ruining-your-waistline.html “You’ve let yourself go now that you’re married.” “You’re looking very matronly.” “You’re getting mom-hips.” These are just some of the loving comments I’ve heard from my brothers since I got married fifteen years ago. But are we destined to gain weight once we’re married? According to a study published last July in the journal Obesity, love + marriage = weight gain isn’t inevitable, but the odds are stacked in favor of some weight gain. The study looked at almost 1300 “romantic partners” and found women who lived with a partner for at least a year increased the likelihood of being obese. For men, the odds of being obese doubled after 1 year of cohabitation. The study also found that couples who lived together for two or more years were sig... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3079333 Fri, 11 Dec 2009 15:15:00 +0100 3079333 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3075494&cid=t_356630_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2009%2F12%2Fexercise-recommendations-do-household-chores-and-yard-work-count-as-moderateintensity-exercise.html You’ve recommended 30 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise most days of the week. Do household chores or yard work count? —L.E., Negaunee, Mich. It depends on the chore. Unless it’s an especially energetic task such as scrubbing a floor, indoor housework tends to provide only low-intensity exercise. But you could try to do some chores, such as vacuuming or sweeping, faster than usual. And many outdoor chores can provide moderate workouts, including carpentry, cleaning gutters, gardening, raking leaves, splitting firewood, and pushing a lawn mower. Those provide about the same workout as biking, swimming, and walking. If it's too cold out, take a look at our indoor workout ideas. And if you're looking to add to your home gym, see our Ratings (subscribers only) fo... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3075494 Thu, 10 Dec 2009 11:30:00 +0100 3075494 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3075663&cid=t_356630_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2FBwq2kxKdC0s%2Fhelp-1.php I was an avid exerciser and healthy eater. Never a skinny person but always healthy and in shape. I enjoyed working out and knew it would always be a part of my life. I was consistent for 17 years. In 2008 I gave birth to twins and when they were 10 months old I got pregnant again with my youngest daughter. I am a happy mother of three now but I am having a lot of trouble getting back into shape. I am so frazzled all the time and stressed out. I am home with the kids all day and my husband works a lot so it's basically just me with the kids all day. My only hope of a workout is to take the kids for a walk but with the triple stroller I don't feel like I'm getting a good workout because it's more difficult just to push the kids in it. I really want to get back into shape and am wonder... Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3075663 Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3075663 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3075661&cid=t_356630_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2FCUYQEjXmFRY%2Fheart-rate-and-sleep.php I notice that recently I can't fall asleep at night despite feeling sleepy, and my heart is racing really fast. I think it's because I'm anxious or stressed out. I exercise in the evenings on my stair climber and do crunches and arm weights. I'm not overweight, in fact I lost 20kgs over a span of a year and been maintaining it fairly well with cutting down my food intake. So anyway, I'm often very sleepy in the day. What could be causing my heart to race at night? Is it just stress? (Source: Diet Blog) Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3075661 Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3075661 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3075496&cid=t_356630_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2009%2F12%2Fwhat-do-i-have-in-common-with-queen-nefertiti.html Finally, I may have something in common with the Egyptian Queen Nefertiti. Unfortunately, I don’t have her regal bearing nor classic beauty—but rather a possibility of heart disease. Using medical scans, scientists examined mummies of well-off ancient Egyptians from Cairo’s Museum of Antiquities and found signs of atherosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries. What else besides a propensity for heart disease do I have in common with these mummies? It seems that there were also similarities in our diets and activity levels. While there were no golden arches hanging out near Nefertiti’s palace, wealthy or royal members of ancient Egyptian society would have had access to a lot more meat than those with less status, and would not have had the same daily physical requirements to... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3075496 Wed, 09 Dec 2009 19:00:00 +0100 3075496 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3071153&cid=t_356630_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2009%2F12%2Fpresents-gifts-for-yourself-healthy-snacks-gifts-ideas.html Sure, it’s the season of giving, but what about that most special of gift recipients—you? Here are 12 health-enhancing gifts you can feel good about buying yourself this holiday season or anytime. All are based on our independent testing and research, so you know they’re worth buying. Feel guilty about treating yourself? Don’t: Two-thirds of Americans we surveyed in November who planned to shop Black Friday weekend said they intended to get something for themselves. For your bod A membership to the Y. When we surveyed more than 10,000 subscribers about their experiences with health clubs, we found that YMCAs, Jewish Community Centers, and local community centers got higher marks from their members than most commercial gym chains, including Gold’s Gym and Bally’s. Our surve... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3071153 Tue, 08 Dec 2009 16:23:31 +0100 3071153 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3044746&cid=t_356630_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2009%2F12%2Fsuppressed-anger-may-lead-to-heart-attacks.html What’s your response if you’re unfairly blamed for an error, or given more than your fair share of tasks at work? Do you blow your top and let everyone know? Or are you more likely to bite your tongue and keep your thoughts to yourself? The answer could be more important than you think. A new study shows that men who bottled up their anger at work were more likely than their co-workers to have a heart attack. Too few women in the study had heart attacks for the researchers to do a similar calculation for women. Men who said they often walked away, or said nothing, when in a work situation they perceived as unfair, had five times the risk of dying from heart disease or having a heart attack during the next 10 years. But before you march over to your boss and tell him or her exactly... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3044746 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 16:08:22 +0100 3044746 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3026670&cid=t_356630_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2009%2F11%2Fcrunch-the-fat-away-abdominal-exercises-for-midsection-fat-and-firming-muscles.html I do 200 crunches a day but still have a lot of fat around my midsection. Shouldn't they get rid of that? —S.S., by e-mail Alas, no. Crunches and other abdominal exercises can improve the appearance of your midsection by firming muscles and pulling fat in a bit. But the only way to lose fat there—or anywhere else—is to burn more calories than you consume, which generally requires doing aerobic exercise such as biking or walking. (Crunches burn a few calories but not enough to get rid of fat.) Aim for at least 30 minutes of aerobic exercise most days of the week, plus twice-weekly strength training for your abdomen. And there’s really no need to do hundreds of crunches. One or two sets of eight to 12 reps work just as well and pose less ris... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3026670 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:30:00 +0100 3026670 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3003757&cid=t_356630_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2009%2F11%2Fa-healthy-weight-helps-women-age-better-says-study.html Can you still fit into your high school clothes? I know I’d struggle after two kids and a decade and a half of marriage. But according to a study released last month in the British Medical Journal, our chances of living long and healthy would improve if we could squeeze into those old clothes. In the study, researchers looked at the body mass indexes of 17,065 women, and found that the more weight the women gained from age 18 until mid-life, the less likely their chances of being healthy in later life. And it didn’t have to be a significant amount of weight—for every kilogram of weight gain (2.2 pounds), the odds of being alive and healthy into their 70s decreased by 5%. The study also found that, when compared with lean women (BMIs of 18.5-22.9), the women with a BMI of 30 or abo... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3003757 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:00:00 +0100 3003757 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2999527&cid=t_356630_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2009%2F11%2Fwhat-your-walking-speed-can-tell-your-doctor.html Doctors are trained fortune-tellers of sorts. But instead of divining the future through tea leaves or Tarot cards, they look to our bodies for clues. If our blood pressure is high, they may warn of heart and circulation problems that could be down the road. Ditto for high cholesterol. But doctors can also draw upon subtler signs — even, for example, our walking speed. As odd as it may sound, studies show that healthy older adults who walk slowly are at higher risk of falls, disabilities, frequent hospital visits, and other health problems. And, according to a new study, slow walkers also have triple the chance of dying from heart disease, although the reasons aren't yet clear. The study included 3,208 seniors ages 65 to 85 in France. Each person's walking speed was clocked ove... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2999527 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:00:00 +0100 2999527 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2999469&cid=t_356630_85_f&fid=34924&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.baggas.com%2Fposts%2F2009%2F11%2F17%2Fgood-news-for-couch-potatoes%2F There is some evidence that playing some Wii games does give you a moderate workout (see here). However I’d like to see more study on the issue – specifically does playing Guitar Hero make you a better guitar player? I’m sure there’d be no shortage of volunteers to take part in this sort of research… (Source: Baggas' Blog) Baggas' Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2999469 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 01:56:09 +0100 2999469 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2995858&cid=t_356630_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2FuGKIZhZgAI8%2Fhow-perfect-is-perfection.php It appears I'm not perfect enough.... I'm a 16 year old girl and was an aspiring model, over the years Ive competed in many beauty pageants and placed well, gotten acting scholarships, and overall a very nice reaction. Though through all of this all I've wanted to do was runway and couture modeling. Continue reading... (Source: Diet Blog) Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2995858 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2995858 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2974109&cid=t_356630_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diet-blog.com%2Fshare%2F2009%2F11%2Fhow-perfect-is-perfection.php It appears I'm not perfect enough.... I'm a 16 year old girl and was an aspiring model, over the years Ive competed in many beauty pageants and placed well, gotten acting scholarships, and overall a very nice reaction. Though through all of this all I've wanted to do was runway and couture modeling. Continue reading... (Source: Diet Blog) Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2974109 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2974109 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2970206&cid=t_356630_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2009%2F11%2Fhigh-fructose-corn-syrup-health-risks-sugar-wars-industry-front-group-defends-high-fructose-corn-syr.html Big Corn is fighting it out with the Big Apple in ad wars. Last year, the Corn Refiners Association launched a series of ads defending the processed sweetener against its attackers. This year, The New York Department of Health and Mental Hygiene launched ads asking subway riders if they were "pouring on the pounds." The posters depict a bottle of soda, sports drink, or sweetened ice tea morphing into blobs of fat as it’s poured into a glass. Now, the deceptively named Center for Consumer Freedom is getting in on the food fight.The group—which according to SourceWatch was founded with tobacco industry funding and has been financed in the past by sweetened-beverage companies, including Coca-Cola, among other major food industry players—launched it’s own poster in New York a... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2970206 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:12:16 +0100 2970206 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2967428&cid=t_356630_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diet-blog.com%2Fshare%2F2009%2F11%2Fdoes-starting-with-phase-2-of-south-beach-stop-the-sugar-addiction.php I am an avid fan of the south beach diet. I have lost weight on it and most importantly stopped my sugar addiction (well that was 4 months ago). It is important to me not to have a sugar addiction because doctors have told me that due to my insulin levels (when I was on a high-sugar diet to treat a previous hypoglycemia that I suffered with) I am developing insulin resistance. Many family members in my family have passed away with type-2 diabetes (non-obseity linked). Sugar addiction scares me. I have slipped up recently and have noticed a greater urge for eating and sugared foods (breads, milk, fruit, ice cream, etc.). I want to loose the sugar craving but I want to start on phase 2 since I don't necessarily have weight to loose. Has anyone had success loosing the sugar cravings on phase... Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2967428 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2967428 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2934670&cid=t_356630_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2009%2F10%2Frunners-knee-pain-injuries-problems-exercises-treatment-recovery-time-strap.html It’s the classic runners’ dilemma. Do you see a sports physician when your knee starts to twinge, or simply rest up until it’s better? Knee pain without underlying damage tends to get better eventually. But for many athletes, waiting is not an option. Sports injury clinics are full of runners having their knees strapped up, testing expensive orthopedic insoles, and learning quadriceps-strengthening exercises. The question is, does any of this do any good? A new study suggests a tailored exercise program may help relieve knee pain, but doesn’t necessarily speed a full recovery. The study recruited young people age 14 through 40, with pain around the kneecap that didn’t have an obvious physiological cause. This type of knee pain is very common in runners, cyclists, and other at... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2934670 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 20:22:32 +0100 2934670 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2908593&cid=t_356630_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2009%2F10%2Fare-reclining-exercise-bikes-better-than-standard-exercise-bikes-exercise-bike-ratings-.html My gym offers some bikes on which you recline while pedaling. Are those better than the standard kind? —T.B., Chicago For some people.While the intensity of the workout probably does not vary between the two types of exercise bikes, reclining or semirecumbent bikes may be safer for your muscles and joints. That’s because your lower back and upper body are supported on an angled cushion while you pedal, and this and the semirecumbent’s wider seat provide extra comfort. Consider that type if you have neck, shoulder, back, or hip problems, are overweight, or simply find that the bike’s design makes pedaling easier. It's important to find the right exercise bike for you. Find out how to choose, what features to look for, watch our exercise bike Buying Guide video(above), ... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2908593 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:14:14 +0100 2908593 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2886595&cid=t_356630_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diet-blog.com%2Fshare%2F2009%2F10%2Fs.php Hi all! I have started the South Beach diet today, I am hoping to lose 15lbs! I am getting married in June in Mexico and hoping to be slimmed down by then. My stats: Height: 5ft9 Weight: 138 Goal weight: 123-125lbs I have found great recipes for phase one on a website called Kalyn's Kitchen, I am hoping they are indeed South Beach friendly! So, I am looking for someone else who is on the South Beach diet, so we can use each other as motivation, share recipes etc.... Is there anyone out there who wants to be my South Beach buddy?? (Source: Diet Blog) Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2886595 Thu, 08 Oct 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2886595 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2886599&cid=t_356630_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diet-blog.com%2Fshare%2F2009%2F10%2Fexercise-isnt-working.php I am an internet marketer/SEO type by trade. What that means is I sit at a computer like I am now for 12 - 15 hours a day. Right now, it's going on 18 hours. I am also a workaholic. However, I do manage to do a 2 to 2.5 mile walk almost everyday, in the cool of the night. I live in Tucson, so I avoid the heat this way. I have my own Blog for my business, but I generally avoid writing about my personal life. I have been wanting to write about my recent weight gain after I started walking in April. I have gained 15 pounds since then, and at 55 that's not a good thing. I just returned from a doctor visit and that's when I discovered I had gained another ten pounds in 7 weeks. I wanted to cry. My doctor suggested exercising twice daily he also said avoid carbs... I'm Irish and I love my spud... Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2886599 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2886599 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2871880&cid=t_356630_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2FzHuZg0tfW0E%2Fexercise-isnt-working.php I am an internet marketer/SEO type by trade. What that means is I sit at a computer like I am now for 12 - 15 hours a day. Right now, it's going on 18 hours. I am also a workaholic. However, I do manage to do a 2 to 2.5 mile walk almost everyday, in the cool of the night. I live in Tucson, so I avoid the heat this way. I have my own Blog for my business, but I generally avoid writing about my personal life. I have been wanting to write about my recent weight gain after I started walking in April. I have gained 15 pounds since then, and at 55 that's not a good thing. I just returned from a doctor visit and that's when I discovered I had gained another ten pounds in 7 weeks. I wanted to cry. My doctor suggested exercising twice daily he also said avoid carbs... I'm Irish and I love my spud... Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2871880 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2871880 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2862644&cid=t_356630_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2F8kcqyI-jSXg%2Fpregnancy-walking.php I am 6 months pregnant and was horrified yesterday when the doctor told me I gained 7 lbs in a month. He suggested walking. What I want to know is how much should I walk? I was thinking once in the morning and once in the evening, taking one of my dogs with me each time. Can someone please tell me what a healthy walking routine is for a pregnant woman? Thank you! (Source: Diet Blog) Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2862644 Sun, 04 Oct 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2862644 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2832423&cid=t_356630_167_f&fid=37833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnutrition.edublogs.org%2F2009%2F09%2F25%2Ftyra-banks-healthy-lifestyle-changes%2F Last year I blogged about Tyra Banks taking on her critics in her Retort on “Fat” Comments.  I’ve used this example for several years in the Nutrition course as an example of someone in the public eye, being labeled “fat” for having a healthy BMI. This year, she is in the news again about her weight, but for making healthy lifestyle changes. According to reports for Tyra Banks, what began as a game, a a three month “get fit, get healthy challenge” with seven of her friends has turned into a new lifestyle for her. As noted in the Video clip below, she felt conflicted and decided to say something about her weight loss after the media started to notice: “The media started taking notice and showing pictures of before and after of me losing weight, and I... Nutrition and Wellness Biology 50 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2832423 Fri, 25 Sep 2009 16:32:42 +0100 2832423 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2809774&cid=t_356630_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2FYUjQ4rFkEeY%2Fthe-power-of-belief.php This morning I beat the alarm clock up. Something that isn't a typical task when my alarm goes off at 4:30 am every weekday morning. 3:58 came and went and I was ready to go. So meditate, set my intention for the day, walk through important tasks to be done in my mental to-do list, then up and at them. As I engaged in my morning ritual of sitting at the computer with my lemon water and coffee, checking emails and allowing myself "process and wake up time", I ran across a couple of quotes that resonated strongly. My focus today, and seemingly for the past several months, as been on belief. Belief in oneself, belief in others, what we believe, and how it effects us and our relationships. The importance of what you believe as an individual is not only defining to how you think and engag... Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2809774 Fri, 18 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2809774 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2809653&cid=t_356630_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fhealthbolt%2F5-budget-friendly-ways-to-break-a-sweat%2F 1. Buy used equipment. Not only is it better for the budget but it’s also better for the environment to re-use someone’s pre-loved exercise equipment rather than buying new. Use equipment can be found at many sporting stores, online on e-bay or Craig list, or in the local paper. Just buy with caution and beware of scams. 2. Buy affordable equipment. Don’t be conned into buying a whole home gym the size of the garage when a couple of hand weights might just do. Or be creative and make your own – can of baked beans can easily do as weights, or milk/water bottles filled with varying levels of water – just make sure they are secured with duct tape to avoid having an accidental shower during the workout. 3. Instead of expensive gyms, head for the local recreational department ... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2809653 Fri, 18 Sep 2009 20:21:28 +0100 2809653 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2788510&cid=t_356630_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2009%2F09%2F3-small-steps-to-better-health-this-weekend.html The days are shorter, vacations are (mostly) over and school’s back in session. So why do I love this time of year so much? I think it’s the sense of comfort I get from being back in a routine. So in an effort to get back to normal and be a bit healthier to boot, here are three things I’m going to do this weekend, starting today: Eat less saltAccording to the Food and Drug Administration, nearly all of us eat more salt than we need. The National Academies' Institute of Medicine recommends that most adults get no more than 2,300 milligrams of sodium a day--the amount, roughly, in one teaspoon of table salt. But if you have blood pressure concerns, try to limit your intake to 1,500 mg. This may seem tough, but test your sodium smarts by comparing food labels when you shop and... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2788510 Sat, 12 Sep 2009 12:46:36 +0100 2788510 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2762017&cid=t_356630_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2F5LqalvL3TOY%2Fcant-focus-since-i-started-exercising.php From Diet Blog Share: I am 35, and I have been overweight my entire adult life, and within the last few years I crossed into the obese category. I've tried to get into shape many times in my life and have always failed, until now. Approaching heart disease age, I finally decided it's time to start taking my health seriously, and 2 months ago I began eating healthy, counting calories, and exercising every day. For the first time in my life I've gotten past that initial hump, where exercising stops being a dreadful, painful chore and starts to feel good. I never thought I'd actually look forward to exercising every day, but I do, I'm starting to crave it. The problem is I can't concentrate. I am a computer programmer, so not being able to focus on my work makes me pretty worthless. I will ... Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2762017 Wed, 02 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2762017 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2757954&cid=t_356630_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2F17WSrRrJxJM%2Fthe-best-way-to-keep-fit-and-healthy.php From Diet Blog Share: Hi there, Can you share your experiences, and suggest some good ways to keep fit and healthy without putting ourselves to strenuous exercises, which becomes difficult for people after a long days work? Everyone has the right to look good and feel better. (Source: Diet Blog) Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2757954 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2757954 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2757746&cid=t_356630_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2009%2F09%2Fprevent-childhood-obesity-institute-of-medicine-report-on-curbing-childhood-obesity-epidemic-local-.html  With a 16.3 obesity rate among U.S. children and adolescents between the ages of two and 19, a new report from the Institute of Medicine and National Research Council comes just as kids are heading back to school, highlighting strategies local government officials can use to help reduce childhood obesity.  The IOM report highlights several examples of ways that officials have promoted healthy eating and physical activity that range from a comprehensive obesity prevention initiative—involving walking trails, a new fitness center, and breastfeeding promotion—to a city law requiring calorie information on restaurant menus in cities and towns across the country. The report also offers ways to lower obesity rates including: Zoning restri... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2757746 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 22:20:44 +0100 2757746 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2757748&cid=t_356630_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2009%2F09%2Fpreventing-and-treating-knee-osteoarthritis-regular-exercise-helps-ease-arthritis-pain.html I live half-way up a hill. It’s a lovely spot, but it does mean whenever I take my bicycle out for a spin, I’m going to find myself pedaling hard uphill, either on my way out or on my way back. Instead of grumbling about the strain on my legs, next time I’ll be smugly reminding myself that I could be staving off knee osteoarthritis in years to come.A new study suggests that women with stronger quadriceps (the muscle at the front of the thigh) are less likely to get painful knee arthritis. Previous studies have suggested a connection between muscle strength and arthritis, but it’s been hard to prove. As people with arthritis tend to get less exercise, their muscles tend to get weaker. Weak muscles could be a consequence of arthritis, not a cause. But this latest study started... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2757748 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 14:44:06 +0100 2757748 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2724802&cid=t_356630_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2009%2F08%2Fweight-fluctuations-weight-gain-treatments-for-obesity-diet-and-exercise-healthy-living.html My weight often goes up by a few pounds over the course of a day. Is that normal? —C.C., Saskatoon, Saskatchewan  Yes. A person’s weight can fluctuate by several pounds a day depending on what they’ve eaten or had to drink, how active they are, how many times they’ve gone to the bathroom, and how much salt they’ve ingested. Anytime you consume more calories than you burn in a given 24-hour period, you’ll gain; anytime the opposite happens, you’ll lose. Even small amounts of food and drink can cause short-term weight increases, while the fluid lost during a sweaty session of exercise can temporarily reduce your weight. More important than monitoring those daily fluctuations is maintaining a healthy weight over time, ideally by eating a balanced diet and getting plenty o... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2724802 Fri, 21 Aug 2009 12:30:00 +0100 2724802 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2712280&cid=t_356630_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2FwoUi6QSMzkU%2Favoiding-the-freshman-15-syndrome.php From Diet Blog Share: The weight gain that plagues many college students their first year on campus can be prevented by monitoring a few habits that tend to get out of hand once dorm life begins. Pay attention to these common blunders and avoid coming home at the end of the semester with your seams bulging! 1) Skipping breakfast: It would seem to the casual observer that skipping breakfast saves calories and might lead to weight loss. However, the opposite effect is what results. The human body detects a lack of energy being fed and compensates by slowing the metabolism in an effort to conserve calories. Be sure to have something worthwhile in your stomach by say, 10 am. Even a glass of instant breakfast drink will help rev up your calorie-burning system for the day. 2) Eating fast... Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2712280 Tue, 18 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2712280 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2688612&cid=t_356630_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2009%2F08%2Fhow-to-prevent-alzheimers-disease-tips-for-protecting-your-memory-games-can-delay-dementia-neurology.html Seniors who engage in brain-stimulating activities, such as doing crossword puzzles and playing music, can reduce their risk of developing Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia or delay its onset, according to recent research published in the Neurology journal.The study tested the cognitive abilities of 488 initially healthy people, average age 79, between 1980 and 1983, and then every 12 to 18 months for an average of five years. All participants were asked how many cognitive activities (reading, writing, crossword puzzles, board or card games, group discussions, or playing music) they participated in and for how many days a week. Over time, 101 of the participants developed dementia, and the researchers looked at whether brain-stimulating activities influenced the disease’s onset... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2688612 Mon, 10 Aug 2009 15:51:11 +0100 2688612 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2678794&cid=t_356630_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2FJrSSagUWqLU%2Fask-yourself-how-not-why---unlocking-the-subconscious-mind.php From Diet Blog Share: From all the personal topics posted here, it is pretty evident to me that many of you are struggling with inner issues more than an external problem. External problems are so easy to fix, it should be child's play. While the feedback I see given is sound, the core of the problem is hardly ever addressed. I have a little technique that I've used and taught others to use successfully in the past. This is something that should bring an insane amount of value to those who need it, so pay attention. Oh, and be advised you will struggle, it will be a challenge... but if you get through this, you will come out a new person. So, let's get on with it: You know what's really messed up? Your brain and I are very similar. I mean really, we are so alike that it might scare you... Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2678794 Wed, 05 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2678794 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2641445&cid=t_356630_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2FEiWvJ6plV1s%2Flosing-weight-n-keepn-it-off.php From Diet Blog Share: It's not as hard as you think to lose weight and keep it off. First you have to change your mindset, and not think of exercise as a burden. If you say to yourself, "I want to be healthy, have more energy, lose weight, tone up", then you are on the right path. Incorporate eating 5-6 small meals each day, exercise most days of the week for 45-60 minutes (resistance training, cardio), and you are well on your way to a healthy lifesyle. Stop making excuses as to why you can't do these things, and just get it done. Start out slow, and build yourself up, in time you will get stronger. Make one small change daily until you get into the habit. (Source: Diet Blog) Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2641445 Sun, 26 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2641445 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2634584&cid=t_356630_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2F0fsN8sOVxxQ%2Ffocusing.php From Diet Blog Share: I am a proud first time mom. I have a beautiful nine month old son. I lost weight during my pregnancy, but I gained weight after I had him. I know that it might sound strange to some, but it happens. I have seen numerous articles about eating the right kinds of foods, but it becomes overwhelming. I have given up diet soda and try to control what I eat. I just started back exercising this week, and I am increasing my water intake. I think it is great to communicate with other people who are struggling with their weight issues. Any support and advice would be appreciated! (Source: Diet Blog) Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2634584 Thu, 23 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2634584 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2630045&cid=t_356630_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2009%2F07%2Fellipticals-recalled-stamina-pose-a-safety-risk-dont-buy-elliptical-trainer-ratings-.html Two elliptical trainers that our testers found to be safety risks were recalled today by Stamina, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced. In June, we judged the Stamina 1725 and similar Stamina 1772 "Don't Buy: Safety Risk," a new designation previously termed "Not Acceptable." The recall also involves a third model, the Stamina 1723. Taken together, the recall includes 11,000 machines. The problem our testers discovered was that the bolts attaching the pedal arm to the drive-wheel assembly loosened, and came off in one instance. That put the user at risk of losing balance and possibly falling. Read this full post on the Safety blog, see our ellipticals report for more on the safety risk, and before you shop for an elliptical trainer, take a look a... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2630045 Wed, 22 Jul 2009 14:27:40 +0100 2630045 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2615335&cid=t_356630_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fhealthbolt%2Fstrenuous-exercise-and-memory-loss%2F I’ve always believed that strenuous exercise wasn’t good for the health. And now, with this new study, I have think I might just have the proof.  According to the study, conducted by researcher Mary C. Tierney, PhD, of the University of Toronto,  long term strenuous activity such as running, swimming laps, or calisthenics may lead to memory loss. The study looked at 90 recently menopausal women between the ages of 50 and 63. They were surveyed on their exercise regime - how frequently they did both strenuous and moderate recreational activities - from high school to menopause. For this study, strenuous activities were defined as swimming laps, aerobics, calisthenics, running, jogging, basketball, cycling on hills, and racquetball. Moderate exercises, on the other hand,  included bri... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2615335 Sun, 19 Jul 2009 10:00:41 +0100 2615335 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2573037&cid=t_356630_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2F7Oq3_k0arJ0%2Fhey.php From Diet Blog Share: I am 18 years old and have done every diet in the book, and taken every supplement. Somehow, nothing works no matter what I do. Has anyone else tried everything and finally found something that really works? (Source: Diet Blog) Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2573037 Sun, 05 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2573037 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2556105&cid=t_356630_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fhealthbolt%2Fbodibeat-syncs-music-to-your-heartbeat%2F I just love finding new gadgets that you really don’t need but sure would like. Here’s my latest find - the Yamaha Bodibeat It’s an amazing music player that will synchronize your tunes to your heart beat. Strap it to your arm and then get stuck in to your exercise routine. As you get moving and warming up, the Bodibeat will start shuffling the play list according to your heart rate. During warm up, it will play some mellow and quiet music. But soon, as you hit your stride, so too will the Bodibeat, matching your playlist’s beats per minute to your heart rate. It’s loaded with a couple thousand tunes - predominantly ‘90 techno - but if that doesn’t suit, you can upload your own workout music. Sounds cool. I want one. Guess I’d better add it to the ever growing Christmas li... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2556105 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 04:23:35 +0100 2556105 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2517351&cid=t_356630_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2FuRjdGhtpxGg%2Fthis-is-me.php From Diet Blog Share: My name is Katie. I'm 15 years old and I'm over 200 pounds. I know I can't blame anybody for how I look, only myself. And, I just want what I think everyone wants, to be the weight that makes us feel beautiful. I've tried to lose weight, but it's hard. Most of my family are overweight, and I think I just got the gene. I have a boyfriend, and he tells me all the time that I'm beautiful, and that I'm not fat. But, I don't believe him because I don't feel beautiful. I've been picked on about my weight since I was in middle school, and high school too. And, not just by classmates, but by my family too. Every time my brother sees me he tells me that I look pregnant, and my dad says the same thing. Kids at school laugh at me because I can't run in gym as long as them, o... Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2517351 Thu, 25 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2517351 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2510383&cid=t_356630_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fhealthbolt%2Fbe-fit-this-summer%2F Image from FitnessMagazine.com Aiming to be fit this summer? Or at least a whole lot fitter? Yeah, I know. Much easier said than done. But if you are really interested in getting up and moving towards a fitter you, then FitnessMagazine.com wants to help. They are running a ‘celebrate summer series’ that features workout routines, motivation tricks for getting your bikini body ready for the season, and special summer drink recipes.   Get Fit the FitnessMagazine.com Way… “Get a Bikini Body in 4 Weeks” - receive weekly plans for getting your body in shape, featuring cardio and toning exercises and diet recommendations.  Cycling guide - detailed information on how to get the most out of your biking exercise 10 motivation tricks - geared for how to get in your exercis... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2510383 Fri, 19 Jun 2009 21:15:25 +0100 2510383