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 'fit'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:01:44 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4829087&cid=t_112155_122_f&fid=37835&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.iqscorner.com%2F2011%2F05%2Fiqs-reading-chun-et-al-taxonomy-of.html Click on image to enlargeI just finished my first read of Chun et al.'s thought provoking article that suggests and interesting external/internal taxonomy of human attention. All my comments are embedded in the article as per the IQ's Reading feature of IQ's Corner. A very thought provoking article that ties together a wide array of research on attention, working memory (attentional control), the importance of brain network synchrony (esp. the P-FIT model of Haeir et al), etc.Worth the read. I particular like the treatment of working memory as more an attentional control mechanism and the treatment of cognitive control and top-down vs bottom-up attention.- iPost using BlogPress from my Kevin McGrew's iPadintelligence IQ tests IQ testing IQ scores CHC intelligence theory CHC theory Cattell-... Intelligent Insights on Intelligence Theories and Tests (aka IQ's Corner) blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4829087 Sun, 15 May 2011 02:47:00 +0100 4829087 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4605873&cid=t_112155_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F03%2F17%2F6-signs-its-time-to-dump-your-therapist%2F Sometimes a therapist just isn’t that into you. After all, a psychotherapy relationship isn’t just about teaching cognitive-behavioral therapy techniques, or analyzing dreams. It’s about a human connection between two people — one person in need, and the other person who is there to act as a wise guide, teacher, and supporter through a process of change. Most therapists are pretty good at what they do. But even a good therapist may not always be the right fit for you. It’s similar to when you interview for a job where you feel like your resume is a perfect fit for the company, yet you don’t get the job. Perhaps the interview didn’t go as well as you thought, because the employer isn’t just looking for the best candidate — they’re ... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4605873 Thu, 17 Mar 2011 18:00:03 +0100 4605873 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4298832&cid=t_112155_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2FJXLN2d7Ixm0%2F It’s the HOLIDAYS! Isn’t it just brilliant?! If you’re anything like me then you’re rapt that finally, you have time away from your normal routine and the chance to engage with family and friends. Finally, you get to unwrap those Christmas gifts that have been taunting you all month and (even better) you get to rest assured in the knowledge that you don’t have to worry about Christmas shopping for at least another 11 months. 11.5 at a stretch. And FINALLY you get to eat, drink and be merry – and all without the usual serving of guilt. Right? After all, it’s the holidays! A time to indulge and enjoy! Dieting and exercise be damned – yes? Well, sure. Like it or not, indulgence tends to go part and parcel with this time of year. Which is fine and dandy, but wouldn’t it be j... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4298832 Wed, 29 Dec 2010 07:19:42 +0100 4298832 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4233297&cid=t_112155_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FpcMYWzMw2AY%2F Given many of us are starting to prepare New Year Resolutions, let’s revisit one of SharpBrains’ most popular-ever articles that can help us all refine our Brain Fitness Resolutions… The Ten Habits of Highly Effective Brains Learn what is the “It” in “Use It or Lose It”. A basic understanding will serve you well to appreciate your brain’s beauty as a living and constantly-developing dense forest with billions of neurons and synapses. Take care of your nutrition. Did you know that the brain only weighs 2% of body mass but consumes over 20% of the oxygen and nutrients we intake? As a general rule, you don’t need expensive ultra-sophisticated nutritional supplements, just make sure you don’t stuff yourself with the “bad stuff”. Remember that the brain is part of the... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4233297 Mon, 06 Dec 2010 19:21:08 +0100 4233297 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4225229&cid=t_112155_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D903 Those wonderful little exercises to help your body move through pregnancy and delivery are called kegels. Keeping fit while you’re pregnant is vital to a healthy pregnancy and happy mom-to-be. These two articles shows just how important it is to maintain good health all the way  through your pregnancy. (Source: Cord Blood News) Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4225229 Thu, 02 Dec 2010 19:38:00 +0100 4225229 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4197069&cid=t_112155_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fwhy-the-french-dont-go-to-the-gym%2F2010.11.23 Like their counterparts in other first-world countries, French people know about the health benefits of exercise. And French culture has emphasized, even worshipped, good looks (which these days translates to “fit and trim.”) So it’s surprising that the French avoid fitness centers as vigorously as factory-produced croissants. But they do. According to the International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association, just 5.4 percent of French people were members of a fitness club in 2008. That’s substantially less than their counterparts in Italy (9.5 percent), the UK (11.9 percent), and Spain (16.6 percent). “It appears that more people are sitting in cafes smoking cigarettes and drinking coffee than working out … the French don’t see fitness as a lifestyle,” American-born f... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4197069 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 17:00:10 +0100 4197069 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3794774&cid=t_112155_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fpatient-safety-doctors-must-report-each-others-incompetencies%2F2010.07.27 Recently, JAMA published a study concluding that doctors are hesitant to report incompetent physicians or those who were impaired. According to the article: “…more than a third of docs don’t think they’re responsible for reporting those who aren’t fit to practice, according to the results just published in JAMA. And only 69 percent of the docs who knew about an impaired or incompetent colleague reported them. To those who advocate that the medical profession self-police, the numbers aren’t encouraging. (more…) *This blog post was originally published at KevinMD.com* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3794774 Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:00:41 +0100 3794774 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3762902&cid=t_112155_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fthe-beauty-of-life-and-death-too-easily-forgotten%2F2010.07.17 Yesterday I had a university student shadowing me in the emergency department. AF is a bright student, a hard worker who will make a wonderful physician. She is always curious and insightful when I ask her questions, or show her new things. Today,  she saw something that was new for her, but perhaps too common for me. I walked into the room of an infirm, frail old gentleman who was gracious and polite, as was his family. It turns out he came to us with a terminal illness. I did not know it, but his physician was meeting him. So, as AF and I walked into the room, the patient’s physician walked in after us, and continued a conversation about hospice that he had apparently begun earlier in the day. Realizing I had nothing to add, and would not be needed, I slipped away with my shadow... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3762902 Sat, 17 Jul 2010 15:00:09 +0100 3762902 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3621627&cid=t_112155_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Fheadaches-and-hormones-daily-health-quiz%2F How much do you really know about your health? You may think you know all the ins and outs of staying well, but our daily Health Smarts Quiz will test your knowledge on the spot. Answer our question, below, and check back tomorrow for the correct answer and your next pop quiz. photo: Thinkstock Today’s Question: Hormones wield a lot of power when it comes to our bodies. They can affect weight gain, mood, and even headaches. Plus, estrogen levels can impact the severity of our headaches. So do high estrogen levels mean a more painful or less painful headache? #MicroPollDiv_258601 { width: 250px; margin: 0px auto; } Answer to last Friday’s Question: Spending a day at the beach creates a lot of opportunities for fun activities that burn a ton of calories. We asked y... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3621627 Tue, 01 Jun 2010 16:33:39 +0100 3621627 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3577372&cid=t_112155_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fjamie-easons-favorite-app-aroundme%2F Fitness model Jamie Eason doesn’t slip up on her diet and fitness plan when she’s on the road – which is a lot – so naturally she’s got a few tricks up her sleeve. One of her favorites helpers the AroundMe iPhone App: In any location, the app will tell you about the nearest grocery stores, gyms, banks, hotels. The Texan native is constantly on the road for photo shoots, fitness competitions, and press meetings, but AroundMe helps her avoid fast food and gas station snacks in unfamiliar cities. It seems simple, but she says the app helps her keep tabs on places to work out and to buy healthy foods, even when she’s away from home. AroundMe is available for free on iTunes. Blisstree met with Jamie Eason and bodybuilding.com last week to share some secrets to stayin... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3577372 Tue, 18 May 2010 17:33:43 +0100 3577372 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3526798&cid=t_112155_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F05%2F03%2Fmalingering-ptsd%2F You can “malinger” — fake — virtually any mental disorder, because mental illness is defined by symptom lists that are self-reported. That is, you tell the doctor or therapist the symptoms you’re experiencing, and they simply go down the list and figure out which disorder the symptoms best fit into. Since the symptoms are self-reported, you can easily make up the symptoms to qualify for whatever diagnosis you want. In medicine, things are a bit different. Although doctors might use your self-reported symptoms as a starting point on how to diagnose the medical problem you present with, they can usually followup by ordering a series of laboratory tests to confirm their diagnosis. There is no equivalent for mental health concerns (although there are many paper-an... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3526798 Mon, 03 May 2010 11:32:35 +0100 3526798 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3280084&cid=t_112155_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FyXQ-wp_147o%2F Very interesting and relevant recent study on the impact of mindfulness meditation (noticed thanks to heads up by SharpBrains reader John): Building Fit Minds Under Stress (Science Daily) “high-stress U.S. military group preparing for deployment to Iraq has demonstrated a positive link between mindfulness training, or MT, and improvements in mood and working memory” The study also suggests that sufficient mindfulness training (MT) practice may protect against functional impairments associated with high-stress challenges that require a tremendous amount of cognitive control, self-awareness, situational awareness and emotional regulation Please note that this wasn’t a properly randomized study, so in fact much/ most of the effect may be due to the placebo effect, but stil... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3280084 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 22:21:49 +0100 3280084 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2834239&cid=t_112155_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fhealthbolt%2Fbook-review-guide-to-raising-fit-kids%2F Raising kids is never easy, especially in this age of junk food, technology, and information overload. We are constantly bombarded by the media with news of rising childhood obesity rates, inactivity, and poor eating habits. What’s a parent to do? Well, one thing that might help is reading Dr Rob’s Guide to Raising Fit Kids. While he doesn’t have all the answers, his expertise as a physician, coach, and parent allows him to provide a general blueprint on how to raise a healthy child Dr Rob is actually Dr Robert S Gotlin, Director of Orthopaedic and Sports Rehabilitation in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York. He’s also the team physician for the Harlem Wizards basketball team, a member of the medical team for women’s rugby, U.S. nationa... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2834239 Sat, 26 Sep 2009 04:35:20 +0100 2834239 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2807739&cid=t_112155_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2F6hiu_s-gcV8%2F Title: The SharpBrains Guide to Brain Fitness - Practical Advice to Keep Your Brain Sharp - Two community-based book talks hosted by New York Public Library and supported by the Einstein Aging Study at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Description: A fit brain? Can you exercise your brain and become mentally fit? Can you continue to learn and increase your brain’s capacity at any age? Alvaro Fernandez, CEO and Co-Founder of SharpBrains, says Yes!, and in this program he will show you how. Based on research compiled from leading scientists in fields of Neuroscience, Gerontology, and Cognitive Science, and presented in his book “The SharpBrains Guide to Brain Fitness”, Alvaro Fernandez will provide ways to maintain and improve your cognitive health. He will: - Debunk 10 Myths of Br... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2807739 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 20:08:07 +0100 2807739 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2667420&cid=t_112155_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fhealthbolt%2Fhealthbolt-funtimes-you%25e2%2580%2599re-never-too-old%2F Feeling in the need of a little inspiration. Then take some time to watch this couple who are not letting age get in their way of having a good time. This impromptu musical interlude took place at the Mayo Clinic last year. Vaudeville players back in the 1920’s and 1930’s, it’s easy to see that for Fran & Marlo Cowan (married 62 years), the show still goes on. Learn more about their story here. (another great find from  Seeing Good) Post from: Healthbolt (Source: Healthbolt) Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2667420 Tue, 04 Aug 2009 10:00:34 +0100 2667420 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2648993&cid=t_112155_87_f&fid=34595&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnhsblogdoc.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F07%2Fvalue-of-regular-service.html I have just sent my twenty-seven year old watch for a battery change and a service. Unusually, there was a problem and so the service bill (never low) was breathtakingly high. One becomes ridiculously emotionally attached to wrist watches particular if, as in this case, they were a significant and important present. It is not something I would ever have bought for myself. My watch is not made anymore and, when my eyes bulged at the quote for repairs, the jeweller said it was a collector's item, and well worth the expenditure. I rather doubt that, but emotion triumphed and I agreed to pay.Even today - after almost 30 years since their introduction - these movements are considered overall amongst the very best quartz movements ever made in watch industry.Oysterquartz collectionThe watch ha... NHS Blog Doctor blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2648993 Wed, 29 Jul 2009 06:50:00 +0100 2648993 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2510383&cid=t_112155_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 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2458086&cid=t_112155_87_f&fid=34595&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnhsblogdoc.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F06%2Fcaroline-flint-has-hissy-fit.html Two days ago in “The girlies are taking over” we looked at the way that the pendulum of sexual equality has swung so far in medicine that, before long, female doctors will outnumber their male counterparts.Despite the best efforts of the preposterous Harriet Harperson there is no such thing as the “girlie fast track” in politics. Truly successful female politicians such as Barbara Castle and Margaret Thatcher came up the hard way. No quarter was asked, nor was it given.Today’s “righteous indignation” from Caroline Flint is tainted with hypocrisy. Last night, when the prospects of a Cabinet job were still (she thought) dangling in the air, Caroline Flint was openly supportive of Gordon Brown. Today, when she did not get the job that she thought she deserved, out came the sexis... NHS Blog Doctor blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2458086 Fri, 05 Jun 2009 20:33:00 +0100 2458086 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2306909&cid=t_112155_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fhealthbolt%2Fblogging-fit%2F I admit it. I spend way too much time on the computer. If I’m not blogging about health issues here at Healthbolt, green issues at ecosalon, travel at Perceptive Travel, or travel writing at Write to Travel, I’m checking my emails, twitter and  RSS feeds. So I find articles like ‘10 Ways to get Fit WHILE Blogging’ a real help. It not only reminds me that I need to exercise but also provides interesting, unique, and fun ways to do so while chained to the computer. But knowing that I’m probably not the only one out there often chained to the computer, I thought I’d share their list of exercises with you… 1. Cyber Squats 2. RSS Raises 3. Move it! Break #1 4. Twitter Tummy Tone 5. Social Squeezes 6. 10 Minute Move it! Break #2 7. Inbox Incline 8. 10... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2306909 Sun, 05 Apr 2009 14:11:32 +0100 2306909 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2273743&cid=t_112155_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FOXl-qH52q7M%2F If you subscribe to our monthly newsletter, you may remember we ran a survey in January. Well, the response rate and the quality of the responses were nothing short of spectacular, in many dimensions. The responses from over 2,000 participants (out of 21,000 subscribers) reinforce the need for public awareness initiatives and quality information to help evaluate and navigate product claims. I have been presenting the results from one of the questions (see below), yesterday at the ASA/ NCOA (American Society on Aging) event, today at IHRSA (International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association), as part of more comprehensive presentations of what is going on in the brain fitness and cognitive health field. An obvious implication for the survey result reinforces the need for brain-related... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2273743 Wed, 18 Mar 2009 03:04:01 +0100 2273743 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2107803&cid=t_112155_137_f&fid=35357&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAlzheimersNotes%2F%7E3%2FwsZnpy_Ei-w%2F Become Fit with Wii We’ve begun to get fit with the Wii Fitness program my daughter received for Christmas.  She was recovering from a long illness whereby she spent much time in bed and thus experienced physical fitness loss.  Someone suggested to her husband that a Wii Fitness program might be helpful since this wasn’t the kind of weather (2 to 3 feet of snow on the ground) for outside exercise in New Hampshire. Then once we joined the Wii fitness revolution, I’ve begun reading and hearing about it everywhere.  So many people are enjoying it because you don’t have to go outside the home.  It’s ideal for caregivers who often find it difficult to go out for a walk, much less a session at the gym. Also, the Wii, whether for fitness, coordination, physical... Alzheimer's Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2107803 Fri, 16 Jan 2009 05:00:38 +0100 2107803 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2078716&cid=t_112155_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2009%2F01%2F04%2Flooks-like-im-going-to-be-wii-fit-this-year%2F Well, it’s finally happened. A Nintendo Wii and it’s companions, Wii Sports and Wii Fit, arrived at the house today. And they’ve been the center of everyone’s attention ever since After the initial set up, all Wii Sports and many of the Wii Fit exercises have been tried out by one and all.     And I can’t see it stopping any time soon. So far, I’ve discovered that my Wii Fit age is way older that my real age, that my balance is non-existant, and that I’ve got a lot of work to do. But I’m not complaining - Wii Fit and Wii Sports make it look like improving my fitness is going to be nothing but fun. Well, got to go. I’m booked to play tennis in 10 minutes.   Tags: Exercise, Fitness, fitness video games, getting fit, nintendo wii, ni... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2078716 Mon, 05 Jan 2009 05:34:23 +0100 2078716 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2078732&cid=t_112155_135_f&fid=35250&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.poz.com%2Fshawn%2Farchives%2F2009%2F01%2Flessons_from_st.html There's the Miis of me and Gwenn. So far so good in 2009, I've worked out on the Wii Fit everyday this year, and my reward is that I've gained a pound. I like to think it's a pound of rock hard muscle that, for now, is invisible to the naked eye. Aside from the menage a trois love affair with the Wii Fit, I have also been working away at the second book. The deadestline is two weeks from today, just before Inauguration Day. We'll be heading out of town for a week- a vacation that doesn't involve speaking about having AIDS- so I have to finish before we depart. Oh, and here's what a friend sent me for inspiration, courtesy of The Family Guy. So true. The link will take you to YouTube.com, so don't freak when your browser takes a journey. Positively Yours, Shawn (Source: Shawn's HIV Blo... Shawn's HIV Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2078732 Sun, 04 Jan 2009 23:37:35 +0100 2078732 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2067386&cid=t_112155_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F12%2F27%2Fand-the-winners-of-the-fit-traveler-sets-are%2F Thanks to Kari and Lissa from The Fitness Boutique, these two lucky Healthbolt readers will be able to keep fit on the road…   Just Kelly  wins the The Fit Traveler and Joan wins the The Fit Traveler: Senior Edition  Congratulations. You’ll be receiving an email shortly instructing you on how to claim your prize. Tags: book giveaways, giveaways, healthbolt giveaway, The Fit Traveler, The Fitness BoutiqueShare This (Source: Healthbolt) Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2067386 Sun, 28 Dec 2008 00:47:50 +0100 2067386 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2055825&cid=t_112155_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F12%2F21%2Froundup-of-this-weeks-giveaways-at-healthbolt%2F                                                          Health Journal Giveaway                                        closes 21st December      My Mottz T-Shirt Giveaway                Aetrex Runners Giveaway closes 22nd December                        closes 23rd December                 Pilates with Acupressure                   10 Steps to Loving Your Body   closes 24th December                        closes 25th December                 The Fit Traveler                           Mambo Mania DVDs       closes 26th December                ... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2055825 Sun, 21 Dec 2008 19:00:00 +0100 2055825 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2055827&cid=t_112155_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F12%2F21%2Fand-the-winner-of-the-be-fit-mom-dvd-and-book%2F Getting your body back into shape after having a baby isn’t as easy as the celebrity moms seem to make it. Seeing them pose for photographs only a few months after giving birth with svelte new figures often puts unrealistic expectations on us mere mortals. But luckily for us, there are people like Helene Bryne from BeFit Mom around to provide assistance and guidance. And the lucky Healthbolt reader who gets her -“Exercise After Pregnancy: How to Look and Feel Your Best” (Celestial Arts, 2001) – and  DVD, “Bounce Back Fast!: Post Natal Core Conditioning”  - is… Cee Congratulations Cee. You’ll be receiving an email shortly with directions on how and where to provide your mailing address. As for the rest of us, have a listen to Helene’s radio interview at the Total Fitnes... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2055827 Sun, 21 Dec 2008 07:44:05 +0100 2055827 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2052685&cid=t_112155_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F12%2F20%2Fhealthbolt-giveaway-win-a-copy-of-the-fit-traveler-or-the-fit-traveler-senior-edition-workout-book-and-exercise-band%2F Do you find it difficult to keep fit while on the road? Do you can often end up sitting on planes for hours at a time, suffer jet lag, and resort to comfort and junk food to survive long flights? Then you could probably do with a Fit Traveler kit from The Fitness Boutique. It’s a fully-illustrated and practical workbook complete with free exercise band that lets you turn your hotel room into a personal gym. And it’s so easy to store away in the suitcase – it even has a pocket within the book’s binding to store the exercise band. There’s also The Fit Traveler: Senior Edition aimed at the growing number of baby boomers out and about on the road. Both editions provide instructions on how to get a decent full-body workout - including upper body and lower body. Diet tips are also... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2052685 Sat, 20 Dec 2008 10:24:56 +0100 2052685 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2035580&cid=t_112155_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F12%2F13%2Fhealthbolt-giveaway-win-a-life-fitness-premium-digital-pedometer%2F Here’s another gadget for fitness geeks. The Life Fitness Premium Digital Pedometer is easy to use and has the following features… Display readings include steps, aerobic steps, calories and distance Dual acceleration sensor enables use even when sitting in a pocket or purse Security strap attaches to clothing A seven day history enables you to review an entire week of exercise Automatic energy saver to extend battery life It’s just the thing to make sure you’re hitting the recommended  10,000 steps a day mark. Want it? Then leave a comment by20th Dec and tell us how many steps you think you do every day. Then if you win the Life Fitness Premium Digital Pedometer, you can find out if you are right. This one is only for US residents. The winners will be announced on 21s... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2035580 Sat, 13 Dec 2008 23:00:00 +0100 2035580 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2033090&cid=t_112155_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F12%2F12%2Fhealthbolt-giveaway-win-a-be-fit-mom-dvd-and-book%2F Are you pregnant or just had a baby? Or do you have a pregnancy or new baby in the family? Then you might want to take a look at this giveaway. It’s a two for one - a DVD and a book designed to help new mothers get their fitness bounce back. Created by Helene Bryne, a perinatal exercise specialist dedicated to helping women stay fit and healthy during and after their pregnancies, this book -“Exercise After Pregnancy: How to Look and Feel Your Best” (Celestial Arts, 2001) – and  DVD, “Bounce Back Fast!: Post Natal Core Conditioning” (which comes with an exercise resistance band) set looks great. The “Exercise After Pregnancy: How to Look and Feel Your Best”  book provides new mothers with a comprehensive guide to reconditioning after pregnancy with a a safe, easy to foll... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2033090 Fri, 12 Dec 2008 23:21:57 +0100 2033090 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2021670&cid=t_112155_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F9msKx17Knps%2F var iamInit = function() {try{initIamServingHandler(420,630,329424,"http://cdn.pis.picapp.com/IamProd/Resources/Css/css2.css")}catch(ex){}}() I read this story about Karen Daniel, who (as the story quotes) was “wider around than she was tall.” She weighed 375 pounds and has lost 200 of it, and has seemed to do it without surgery. Even though she is not diabetic, I think we all can take her story to heart. I urge you to visit her website and read her story, because it will surely encourage you to take charge of your own health. So many diabetics are feeling bad and overweight and simply don’t know where to begin. Here’s where you begin: with one small step. It leads to big changes. I was struck by something Karen said in her story, “It’s a lot harder to... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2021670 Mon, 08 Dec 2008 10:18:27 +0100 2021670 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1918485&cid=t_112155_105_f&fid=36987&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FIvorKovicMd%2F%7E3%2F436062714%2F Interesting press release regarding use of Nintendo Wii Fit to benefit young patients undergoing physiotherapy. Two Lancashire hospitals have taken the unusual step of introducing the Wii Fit computer console into their Physiotherapy Departments to aid the rehabilitation of young patients. The idea was the brainchild of a 12-year old patient and staff at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, which run Chorley and South Ribble Hospital and Royal Preston Hospital, have purchased two game consoles and fitness games to benefit youngsters undergoing treatment. The Nintendo Wii Fit aims to promote health and fitness through active games. Lesley Walters, Head of Physiotherapy, Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, said: “We provide a paediatric and adolescent physio... Ivor Kovic, M.D. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1918485 Wed, 29 Oct 2008 17:37:38 +0100 1918485 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1717279&cid=t_112155_137_f&fid=35357&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAlzheimersNotes%2F%7E3%2FR9LU1beqmsA%2F Ivanhoe News video about Boosting Your Brain Power… Tags: Alzheimer's Videos, Alzheimers-disease, brain power, keeping fit, videosShare This (Source: Alzheimer's Notes) Alzheimer's Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1717279 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 03:39:47 +0100 1717279 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1711740&cid=t_112155_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F08%2F18%2Feating-out-with-the-biggest-loser%2F If you love eating out but are worried about sticking to your diet, then check out what Bernie Salazar has to say. This ‘Biggest Loser’ reduced his body weight by 50% in six months through diet and exercise, so he can definitely ‘talk the talk’. A Chicago Tribune reporter caught up with Bernie recently to discover how he manages to eat out once or twice a week and still manage to keep the weight off. After all, as every dieter knows, frequent restaurant visits can play havoc on your weight loss goals. The trick, Bernie says, is to follow this tips… - Pick the restaurant carefully. - Don’t sacrifice taste. It doesn’t have to be bland or boring to be low in calories. - Don’t feel guilty about what you do end up eating. - Make smart decisions ... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1711740 Mon, 18 Aug 2008 07:01:02 +0100 1711740 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1700662&cid=t_112155_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F08%2F12%2Fyou-too-can-have-a-body-like-an-olympian%2F With the Olympic Games at full force now, everywhere you turn - TV, newspapers, magazines, internet - there are stories about who’s winning what, how bad the beijing smog is, what to do in China, etc, etc. And, of course, there are numerous stories about athletic ftness levels that focus on the idea that ‘you, too, could have a body like an Olympian’. Here’s two of my favorite articles. CBS News gives us 10 Tips For An Olympic Body: 1. Know your body type 2. Determine your goals 3. Eat healthfully 4. Eat frequently, with a mixture of protein and carbohydrates at every meal 5. Watch the mirror, not the scale 6. Drink plenty of water 7. Ease into new exercises 8. Vary your activity, but include the weight room 9. Train regularly and consistently 10. Consider hirin... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1700662 Tue, 12 Aug 2008 21:12:27 +0100 1700662 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1689040&cid=t_112155_136_f&fid=35315&url=http%3A%2F%2Fkrankipantzen.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F08%2Fdoing-my-part.html I'm off to get a DQ Blizzard as all proceeds go to the Children's Miracle Network.It is a sacrifice I'm willing to make for the kids. (Source: Von Krankipantzen) Von Krankipantzen blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1689040 Thu, 07 Aug 2008 19:43:00 +0100 1689040 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1423635&cid=t_112155_109_f&fid=35677&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FBrainBasedBusiness%2F%7E3%2F284364296%2Fdoes_your_workplace_fit_your_i.html  Have you noticed that people who have confidence that they will do a good job … also tend to work in an organization or department that uses their unique mix of intelligences? It’s as if their talents and problem solving ability make work an easier place to be.What’s the difference between people who go to work feeling new zip daily because of the challenges they’ll face and the success they expect ... and workers who hate their jobs?   The difference is not usually the workplace itself. The difference is how people view and present their offerings.What was your offering at work today? Did it capitalize on any of your multiple intelligences? Add any brainpower to your organizational intelligence today? Does your workplace fit your intelligences... BrainBasedBusiness blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1423635 Tue, 06 May 2008 04:25:47 +0100 1423635 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1380510&cid=t_112155_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F04%2F18%2Fare-wii-fit%2F Here’s some great news for Nintendo Wii Sports fans who are already bouncing around their living rooms chasing the imaginary ball. There’s a new kid coming to town. It’s name - Wii Fit. A top selling game in Japan when it was released there in December last year, Wii Fit is now being released in other parts of the world and demand is high. Everyone, it seems, wants to be Wii Fit. Watching the Wii Fit promotional video pretty much convinced me that my household needs the Nintendo Wii Fit. Why? Because one of the activities it features is the ‘hoola hoop’ - something I’ve been trying (and failing) to get the hang of for the past year. Perhaps, using Wii Fit, I can finally get the hoola hoop swing. Not sure whether is all hype or all good ? Maybe these rev... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1380510 Fri, 18 Apr 2008 06:58:33 +0100 1380510 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1250600&cid=t_112155_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2F239188305%2F Physical fitness. Cognitive/ brain fitness. Both require novelty, variety and challenge. Professor Schlomo Breznitz, a scientific and business leader in the cognitive fitness field, explains why, eloquently, below. Perhaps "we want change" really means "we need change". Enjoy! ------------------------ Why are everyday life challenges not sufficient to keep our brains fit? -- By Prof. Shlomo Breznitz Often, when describing the benefits of MindFit to brain health, I am asked by people in the audience whether this software is really needed. After all, so they argue, life provides continues cognitive challenges, which should suffice for ensuring brain fitness. From the moment we wake up until we go to sleep our brains have to attend to complex stimuli, plan many activities,... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1250600 Fri, 22 Feb 2008 14:26:43 +0100 1250600 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1249090&cid=t_112155_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2F239188305%2F Physical fitness. Cognitive/ brain fitness. Both require novelty, variety and challenge. Professor Schlomo Breznitz, a scientific and business leader in the cognitive fitness field, explains why, eloquently, below. Perhaps "we want change" really means "we need change". Enjoy! ------------------------ Why are everyday life challenges not sufficient to keep our brains fit? -- By Prof. Shlomo Breznitz Often, when describing the benefits of MindFit to brain health, I am asked by people in the audience whether this software is really needed. After all, so they argue, life provides continues cognitive challenges, which should suffice for ensuring brain fitness. From the moment we wake up until we go to sleep our brains have to attend to complex stimuli, plan many activities,... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1249090 Fri, 22 Feb 2008 05:23:57 +0100 1249090 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1237220&cid=t_112155_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2F236169430%2F We presented SharpBrains' upcoming report, The State of the Brain Fitness Software Market 2008, on Tuesday Feb 12th at an event sponsored by the MIT Club of Northern California, the American Society on Aging, and SmartSilvers. Health & Wellness Stress and Neural Wreckage: Part of the Brain Plasticity Puzzle: an insightful article by one of our new Expert Contributors, Gregory Kellet-a researcher at UCSF- who provides context on how stress kills neurons. Closing the Circuit: Helen Mayberg's research could revolutionize depression treatment: accumulated chronic stress can build into depression over time. Thanks to our collaboration with Greater Good Magazine, Jill Suttie offers a fascinating overview of depression and a promising new treatment. Posit Science Brain Fitness Program 2.0... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1237220 Sat, 16 Feb 2008 19:10:34 +0100 1237220 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1173748&cid=t_112155_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2F221904237%2F This article was written by Pascale Michelon, Ph. D., for SharpBrains.com. Dr. Michelon has a Ph.D. in Cognitive Psychology and has worked as a Research Scientist at Washington University in Saint Louis, in the Psychology Department. She conducted several research projects to understand how the brain makes use of visual information and memorizes facts. She is now an Adjunct Faculty at Washington University, and teaches Memory Workshops in numerous retirement communities in the St Louis area. Alzheimer’s disease, brain, brain damage, brain scans, CAT scans, cognitive brain reserve, cognitive psychology, Education, fit brains, fMRI scans, Functional imaging, healthy brain, higher education, intellectual stimulation, Memory Workshops mental stimulation, MRI scans, museums, neural activity,... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1173748 Wed, 23 Jan 2008 22:53:52 +0100 1173748 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=864398&cid=t_112155_109_f&fid=35677&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FBrainBasedBusiness%2F%7E3%2F155250335%2Fraise_your_intelligence_for_a.html If you believe recent research… you’ll be less likely to assign some workers to projects for highly intelligent people … while dooming others to jobs fit for the daft. How so? The P-FIT model shows new facts for a biological and neural basis of intelligence. It’s a matter of multiple intelligences working in concert new research affirms.Can they identify areas in the brain that work together to determine your intelligence?Surprisingly the answer is yes, intelligence levels are partly inherited, which gives them a biological basis, according to Richard Haier, UCI School of Medicine. Check out the review of  imaging studies, at the University of California, to see how:Intelligence is related less to brain size or shape, and more to how information travels and c... BrainBasedBusiness blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=864398 Wed, 12 Sep 2007 00:41:48 +0100 864398 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=794292&cid=t_112155_109_f&fid=35677&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FBrainBasedBusiness%2F%7E3%2F143388492%2Fits_brain_attack_awareness_wee.html A new initiative is hoped to slow down the number of people whose lives create risk factors to their brains. Check out the details for Brain Attack Awareness Week – which starts on August 13th and ends on the 19th. When we think brain health – we picture good brain food and daily exercise. Not bad for a start … but there’s far more to preventing attacks when it comes to your brain. Here are five questions that can help your brain to still be healthy when the next annual health campaign for brains rolls around. 1. Do you stop stressors that literally shrinks your brain?2. Do you regularly increase your brain’s productivity? 3. Could you compete with Einstein for curiosity? 4. Bank any serotonin today?5. Do you laugh and make others laugh at work? &nb... BrainBasedBusiness blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=794292 Sun, 12 Aug 2007 18:24:12 +0100 794292 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=682745&cid=t_112155_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2007%2F06%2F20%2Ftype-2-diabetes-directly-linked-to-one-gene-causing-parkinsons%2F Filed under: Type 2, Adult Onset, Research Researchers at Heriot-Watt University have discovered a direct connection between type 2 diabetes and one gene causing Parkinson's disease, a debilitating, neurogenerative condition. Turns out the biochemical changes resulting from type 2 diabetes turn off the PINK1 gene. Loss of PINK1 gene function is one established cause of Parkinson's. Lead researcher, Professor James Timmons, explained this is the first time a connection between type 2 and Parkinson's has been determined at the molecular level, as opposed to statistical associations between the two diseases based on population studies. Researchers recommend the obvious -- keep fit and healthy to ward off type 2 diabetes and you may keep Parkinson's out of reach, too. Read | ... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=682745 Wed, 20 Jun 2007 04:00:00 +0100 682745 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=658838&cid=t_112155_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F06%2F05%2Fpost-mastectomy-clothing-offers-perfect-fit%2F Filed under: Breast Cancer, Products, Cancer SurvivorsJacqueline, a clever and crafty breast cancer survivor made this shirt -- pictured at right -- especially for the 2006 Susan G. Komen walk in Central Park. She didn't like the over-sized, over-advertised shirts passed out to the masses, so she designed her own. Notice the songbird stripe on the right side of the shirt? This seamstress renovated the piece to create visual balance for women who have lost a breast and wish to forgo mastectomy and prostheses.Jacqueline, who has named her clothing line Rhea Belle, had a right-side mastectomy in January 2004. She knew she would leave her body as is, but her existing wardrobe didn't "fit" her new shape. When she realized she could either accept her changed architecture or camouflage it, she ch... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=658838 Tue, 05 Jun 2007 04:00:00 +0100 658838 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=637967&cid=t_112155_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F05%2F26%2Fworthy-wisdom-fat-in-hiding%2F Filed under: Diets, Obesity, Worthy WisdomI wrote recently about the hidden amounts of sugar found in the foods we love so dearly. I learned all about this topic during my visit to Tucson's Canyon Ranch -- a world renowned health and healing destination -- and this sweet lesson came right as I'd decided to rid my diet of as much sugar as possible. Learning that one can of soda houses 12 teaspoons of sugar and a typical container of fruit yogurt has eight sealed the refined sugar deal for me. No more, I say. It's just not worth it.Now here comes the lowdown on fat. Some say the fat we eat is the fat we wear. Perhaps. But one thing is for sure -- fat kills. That's Fit blogger Rigel Gregg wrote a May 24 post all about it, documenting five ways wearing fat can kill us -- it strains our heart a... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=637967 Sat, 26 May 2007 04:00:00 +0100 637967 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=623474&cid=t_112155_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F05%2F19%2Fworthy-wisdom-weight-lifting-minus-the-weights%2F Filed under: Exercise, Worthy WisdomWhile visiting Tucson's Canyon Ranch health and wellness resort, I spent a few hours with a fitness instructor who evaluated my body composition, flexibility, muscle strength, and cardiovascular performance. After offering me a grade in each of these areas -- my muscle strength was average, for example; my cardiovascular performance very good -- he gave me all sorts of tips and techniques for reaching a high level of fitness. He armed me with a variety of options, and I now have a solid collection of exercises in my bag of tricks. One thing I don't have in my bag, however, is a need for a lot of fancy equipment or gear. This fitness instructor told me he once knew a college football player who had the most gorgeous body he'd ever seen. He'd picked up not... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=623474 Sat, 19 May 2007 04:00:00 +0100 623474 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=545214&cid=t_112155_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F04%2F15%2Fsunday-seven-dont-drink-pool-water-and-six-other-tips%2F Filed under: Environment, Diets, Stress Reduction, Exercise, Smoking, Sunday SevenI want want to look my son. I want a body like his anyway. He's long and lean and fit and well, six years old. I know I'm not comparing oranges and oranges here but still, I decided to ask Joey today about his eating habits, his fitness routine, his advice for those seeking health and wellness. His little brother, Danny, chimed in too -- he's almost four years old -- and together they rattled off all sorts of wisdom.I asked my boys seven questions to which they easily responded -- Joey while jumping the entire time (note to self: jump a lot), Danny while sitting next to me on our living room recliner, fiddling with the TV remote.What are some healthy foods?Joey said: "corn-on-the-cob, lettuce, salads, potatoe... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=545214 Sun, 15 Apr 2007 04:00:00 +0100 545214