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 'health & exercise'. Tue, 04 May 2010 18:25:50 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3529760&cid=t_278400_87_f&fid=36224&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.wsjonline.com%2F%7Er%2Fwsj%2Fhealth%2Ffeed%2F%7E3%2FSfVeL2_4Li0%2F Rather than focusing on an individual prescription, the plan recommends changes for pretty much every aspect of our environment – building more parks and walking or bike lanes, boosting P.E. classes and promoting physical activity within the work force. (Source: WSJ.com: Health Blog) WSJ.com: Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3529760 Mon, 03 May 2010 19:15:24 +0100 3529760 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3475946&cid=t_278400_129_f&fid=36035&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Flife-with-chronic-pain%2Fthe-morning-in-my-life-with-chronic-pain%2F Before I open my eyes each morning, upon awakening, I feel pain.  Each day it is the same, that moment never changes because my body has not changed. The area of pain may move, and does, as I take inventory each morning. “Arms, legs…  still intact. Hips in pain as well as the backside. Neck, sore yet functional, etc.” When I am asleep I dream the dreams of the healthy which are shattered on awakening. Each day, I am disappointed. I must be a slow learner because I have not accepted the pitiful side of my fate by now; or perhaps I am just a believer in efforts, faith and possibilities. When I open my eyes, I usually have the front or the rear view of a furry grey Miniature Schnauzer who has cuddled closely to me with the morning chill, trying to horn in on my heating pad. Both ends... Life with Chronic Pain blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3475946 Thu, 15 Apr 2010 19:46:19 +0100 3475946 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3443859&cid=t_278400_129_f&fid=36035&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Flife-with-chronic-pain%2Fadapting-to-a-life-of-chronic-pain%2F I may look the same as everyone else, but inside, I feel differently because I always have pain. It doesn’t come and go, like an errant neighbor; no, it stays, more like an inconsiderate relative who moved in without waiting for an invitation. When a cataclysmic event occurs in your life, like the advent of chronic pain, it changes you. Not only do you have the physical part of it to deal with, but because you still walk, hopefully, talk and breathe, you have to find a new and often inventive way to do everything. Life’s personal responsibilities remain, our family duties continue and the mere simple tasks of daily life call out to us; therefore you find new ways to do old, everyday jobs. Over the years on this blog I have discussed with all of you the many ways to ease life while at t... Life with Chronic Pain blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3443859 Wed, 07 Apr 2010 00:33:52 +0100 3443859 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3408531&cid=t_278400_129_f&fid=36035&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Flife-with-chronic-pain%2Fkeeping-it-simple-in-a-life-of-chronic-pain%2F Today’s challenge is enough;  the next flight of stairs, that next load of laundry or the next weed that needs pulling is all you need to be concerned with, for now. Did you know you can wash one window at a time? Simple foods can sustain you as readily as complicated dishes; such as veggies, fresh fruit, yogurt and a can of soup. Frozen dinners are often healthy, tasty and convenient.  It’s easier, safer and wiser to fill your refrigerator with fresh food than to go out for fast food that is fraught with fat and needless calories. Keep food simple. It’s okay to sit or lie down and rest after any chore. It’s legal, wise and renewing. The “goof off” police will not show up at your door. Laughter and humor feel like sunshine on a cold, damp day. Laughter is allowed even when yo... Life with Chronic Pain blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3408531 Thu, 25 Mar 2010 21:29:41 +0100 3408531 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3327180&cid=t_278400_129_f&fid=36035&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Flife-with-chronic-pain%2Fa-life-with-chronic-pain-and-my-enemies%2F GRAVITY is always there, to trip us up, drag us down or rocket some object into our pathway. It is also an enemy to us as the pull of the earth draws all body parts downward. It’s truly amazing how quickly your face can hit the floor. PAIN of course, that’s a given with the title of this blog. Pain everyday pokes, prods, tugs, needles, cramps and generally befuddles, bewilders and baffles a normal existence. Pain is the giant wrench in the engine of life as it attempts to chug along life’s track. NEGATIVITY can rock your world, darken your day and cause the skies to open up. When you need every bit of positive fortitude within you to tackle a challenging life, this comes along to tie your hands, dim your wits and cause tears to stream down your face. It very soon can warp into it’s... Life with Chronic Pain blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3327180 Tue, 02 Mar 2010 22:38:12 +0100 3327180 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3251429&cid=t_278400_167_f&fid=38271&url=http%3A%2F%2Frebeccascritchfield.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F02%2F08%2Fwhich-way-is-your-scale-tipping-protein-or-fat%2F Guest Blog By: Joy DuBost www.joyofnutrition.wordpress.com Around the world the prevalence of obesity is increasing in both developed and developing countries. The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that approximately 1.6 billion adults are overweight and at least 400 million are obese. Additionally worldwide over 22 million children under the age of 5 are overweight, as well as 155 million school-age children. The WHO considers obesity to be one of the top 10 causes of preventable death worldwide. Obesity or being overweight typically refers to one who has a high proportion of body fat. The clinical definition of obesity is a body mass index (BMI) of 30.0 or higher, which can be calculated as your weight in kilograms divided by your height in meters squared (BMI = [kg/m2]). If your... Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3251429 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 06:11:27 +0100 3251429 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3178952&cid=t_278400_136_f&fid=36032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Flife-with-breast-cancer%2Fcommitting-to-better-health%2F Well it’s my first week back on Weight Watchers and I lost five pounds. I love the program, I always have. There is no reason that I can’t follow the principles of Weight Watchers for the rest of my life except that food gets in the way. Not the good food, but things like potato chips and chocolate. You know that is why Weight Watchers should really work for me because it allows even these things a little at a time. Health takes commitment. It’s easy for me to commit to my family and friends, but I fall down when I commit to me. This is a new decade and I think I really have to make it about me. It is a little cliché, but so true that if you don’t take care of yourself you can’t take care of anyone else. I let myself get run down before Christmas. I ran throu... Life with Breast Cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3178952 Fri, 15 Jan 2010 17:20:26 +0100 3178952 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3133782&cid=t_278400_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2FPeg6ClCtuf8%2Fexercise-calms-agitation-associated.html Agitation and functioning improved in a group of elderly nursing home residents suffering from severe dementia when they engaged in just 30 minutes of supervised exercise three times a week..... By Bob DeMarco If you put the word exercise in the search box of this blog you will find more articles than you could read in a day. I write often about how I believe the single most important thing to do with/for a person suffering from Alzheimer's is to exercise. I write repeatedly about how exercise transforms my mother from a zombie like state to a person with a smile on her face. In part, exercise explains how I was able to transform my mother from being very mean and angry into a person more like her former self --before Alzheimer's. Lately, several people told me their loved one can'... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3133782 Wed, 30 Dec 2009 23:48:37 +0100 3133782 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3100933&cid=t_278400_129_f&fid=36036&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Fkelly-building-a-crohns-disease-community%2Fmore-on-my-anxiety-and-crohns-disease%2F As you recall from my previous blog, I have been working on trying to figure out what triggers my anxiety, recognize it when I experience anxiety and try to handle it better.  I am also trying to bring myself back to the girl that I used to be.  Before all of the terrible episodes with my Crohn’s disease I didn’t have to worry about falling down and breaking a bone, or taking a medicine that will cause me to flare up terribly, or have to worry about all the scary side effects of medicines.  I used to be so carefree and outgoing.   I feel like I have lost sight of who I am.  I know that I am a good worker, a good mother and a good wife but with all of my ups and downs with my medications and side effects galore, I am not really sure who I really am.  I have all these feelings tha... Life with Crohn's blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3100933 Thu, 17 Dec 2009 20:02:16 +0100 3100933 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3079466&cid=t_278400_129_f&fid=36036&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Fkelly-building-a-crohns-disease-community%2Fanxiety-and-crohns-disease%2F The phrase that one of our blog community members, Todd, writes often in our comments is, “Keep your mind in the game.”  That has sort of become my mantra lately.  I have to tell myself this so I can remember what is important in the big picture so I will stop worrying about the little stuff.  I have had problems with anxiety for a while now and I think that it has been building up the last few years.  One of my problems (probably due to the fact that I am female) is that I tend to over analyze everything.  Things happen to my husband, he acknowledges them, and then he forgets them and moves on.  Things happen to me and I analyze every facet of every emotion that I felt and what it was or what could I have done differently.   I am now trying to emulate my husband and be more li... Life with Crohn's blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3079466 Thu, 10 Dec 2009 16:37:26 +0100 3079466 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3023084&cid=t_278400_87_f&fid=36224&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.wsjonline.com%2F%7Er%2Fwsj%2Fhealth%2Ffeed%2F%7E3%2FR4GK0JLLfNc%2F Yes, the headline we just wrote for this post sounds a little like those cheesy “one simple rule” online ads. But that’s our headline and we’re sticking to it. Anyway: In her health column this week, the WSJ’s Melinda Beck lists 20 health-related things to be thankful for. Most are improvements in public health — rising life spans, decreasing malnourishment among the world’s children, that sort of thing. But she also gives thanks that there are a few simple, free things that improve mental and physical health: Getting adequate sleep can help you lose weight, fight infections, recall memories and think more clearly. Spending just 30 minutes a day in the sunlight to soak up vitamin D across a broad swath of the country can reduce your risk for a vari... WSJ.com: Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3023084 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:51:06 +0100 3023084 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2934930&cid=t_278400_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2FnDkwGn9oZpQ%2Fworried-about-alzheimers-yoga-for-your.html Exercising your face tightens and tones muscles. It also combats aging and reduces stress........... By Bob DeMarco Alzheimer's Reading Room Editor There are a long list of scientific articles that indicate exercise reduces the risk of Alzheimer's, dementia, heart disease, diabetes, and lowers LDL cholesterol. You might chuckle when you see the yoga exercises for you face. They work. Free Your Tongue It is recommended that you hold this pose for 60 seconds. It is good if your eyes water; that flushes the toxins that may have accumulated there. Lion Face Inhale through your nose, make fists and squeeze all your facial muscles... Surprise Me! Widen your eyes, as though surprised, but try not to wrinkle the brow. Focus on a point in front of you for about five to ten seconds. Then... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2934930 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:48:21 +0100 2934930 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2886714&cid=t_278400_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2Fozgvl0DI3BM%2Fworried-about-alzheimers-using-google.html By Bob DeMarco Alzheimer's Reading Room Editor Searching the Internet may help middle-aged and older adults keep their memories sharp. This should be of great interest to the millions of baby boomers and their children who are facing the possibility of Alzheimer's disease in their future. A brain study conducted by Dr. Gary Small, a UCLA expert on aging, found that people who search the Internet use more of their brain while engaging in Internet searching.This suggests that just searching on the Internet may train the brain -- that it may keep it active and healthy," said Small, whose research appears in the American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry. The researchers used functional magnetic resonance imaging scans to record brain activity while people were searching the Internet. The r... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2886714 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 15:17:07 +0100 2886714 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2778554&cid=t_278400_122_f&fid=35056&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.renegadeneurologist.com%2Ffitness-fanatic-or-couch-potato-blame-your-dna%2F Studies suggest that people might have a genetic predisposition to enjoying exercise. From LATimes.com: For decades, fitness gurus have admonished sofa spuds to adopt a can-do attitude toward exercise, as if the only thing keeping them from the gym or walking path was the right attitude. Yet a growing body of evidence suggests that it’s not merely motivation but also genetics that separate slouches from fitness fanatics, and at least some of these genes appear to act on the brain’s pleasure and reward center. Though the science doesn’t imply that people disinclined to exercise can’t get moving, it helps explain why some people find it more difficult than others to “just do it.” “We all know people who can’t sit still and we all know people wh... Renegade Neurologist - A Blog by David Perlmutter, MD, FACN blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2778554 Wed, 09 Sep 2009 15:53:43 +0100 2778554 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2741521&cid=t_278400_129_f&fid=36035&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Flife-with-chronic-pain%2Fyou-know-you-have-chronic-fatigue-when%2F If you’ve read this blog frequently, that means you have seen certain expressions used to reflect a symptom called “rheumatoid fatigue,” “fibro fatigue,” etc. For those who live with chronic pain from a disease or from an injury, living with chronic pain brings days of chronic fatigue. Sometimes it’s a symptoms or a side effect of the disease or a medication. Other times it’s just life piling on top of the individual and expecting too much of us mere mortals. It can be caused by stress or physically overdoing. Sometimes, and although it pains me to admit it, it is caused by not exercising. It’s that nasty little side effect that can’t be seen but is gravely felt, all too often. I’ve learned over the years that we always feel better when we can bring ourselves to laugh a... Life with Chronic Pain blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2741521 Thu, 27 Aug 2009 15:20:08 +0100 2741521 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2709365&cid=t_278400_136_f&fid=36032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Flife-with-breast-cancer%2Fweight-lifting-to-alleviate-lymphedema%2F This study pretty much gives me the go ahead. That means I could develop arms as lovely as Michelle Obama’s! Kathy-Ellen (Source: Life with Breast Cancer) Life with Breast Cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2709365 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 17:38:53 +0100 2709365 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2699863&cid=t_278400_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2FOi9O0KXcSVQ%2Fcombination-of-exercise-and.html This study is important because it shows that people may be able to alter their risk of developing Alzheimer’s by modifying their lifestyles through diet and exercise,” said Dr. Scarmeas.Dr. Scarmeas cautions, however, that this was an observational, epidemiological study – based on interviews with study subjects on their physical activity routines and dietary habits. Therefore, the associations were based on what subjects reported and no randomized interventions were done. Only a clinical trial type of design would offer additional information to help clarify the role of these behaviors and reveal other potential contributing factors.“We know that some part of Alzheimer’s is related to genetic changes and as time goes on we discover more and more of these changes. But it is also... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2699863 Thu, 13 Aug 2009 20:50:42 +0100 2699863 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2682020&cid=t_278400_122_f&fid=35056&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.renegadeneurologist.com%2Fexercise-helps-fight-depression%2F From LATimes.com: When Gaetano Vaccaro meets with depressed patients at Moonview Sanctuary, he sometimes moves part of the session outside, taking a walk while talking. The result: “People’s state of mind can shift.” Depression can spawn a spiral of lethargy and hopelessness, so that the last thing someone wants to do is exercise. But regular, moderate physical activity may lessen depression symptoms as much as some medications. “On its own, exercise does appear to have significant effects in terms of elevating mood,” says Dr. Andrew Leuchter, professor of psychiatry at the UCLA Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior. Physical activity, he adds, is often used to augment treatments such as medication and cognitive behavioral therapy. “If peop... Renegade Neurologist - A Blog by David Perlmutter, MD, FACN blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2682020 Fri, 07 Aug 2009 12:51:50 +0100 2682020 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2615335&cid=t_278400_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=2571156&cid=t_278400_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2FFkwlKVpRtIY%2Fdoes-exercise-improve-memory-in-person.html I can attest, exercise makes a difference. My mother now has the tendency to sit around all day. On those days when I can get her to go to Gold's Gym with me she is a completely different person. The look on her face, from dull to smiling, is more than enough to tell me that exercise works to her benefit.Research shows that nursing home residents suffering from Alzhiemer's who exercise have a significantly slower deterioration rate than those who receive routine medical care.I am convinced that exercise slowed the progression of Alzheimer's in my mother's case.Reearched also showed that the average activities-of-daily-living score was significantly improved in those that exercised as compared to those that received routine medical care.Source -- Journal of the American Geriatrics SocietyGu... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2571156 Sat, 04 Jul 2009 14:24:10 +0100 2571156 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2365301&cid=t_278400_129_f&fid=36036&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Fkelly-building-a-crohns-disease-community%2Fexercising-with-crohns-disease%2F I had a really bad flare up of my Crohn’s a few years ago where my ankles swelled up so much that I couldn’t walk for almost a month.  Crohn’s disease effects more than just the intestines, it can also affect the skin, joints, mouth, and throat.  In some people it can also affect the eyes.  Since this flare up, I stopped doing high impact exercise for fear that my joints would swell back up.  They were very touchy for a long time.  Recently, I had my yearly bone scan performed and found out that my bones actually got worse even though I was taking the bone strengthening medicine Boniva and lots of Calcium supplements (with Vitamin D) .  I started taking this dance class before I had my bone scan but am happy that I started it because moving your body around in any way helps the... Life with Crohn's blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2365301 Thu, 23 Apr 2009 19:47:55 +0100 2365301 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2295068&cid=t_278400_129_f&fid=36035&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Flife-with-chronic-pain%2Fmaintaining-your-balance-in-a-life-of-chronic-pain%2F No, we’re not talking about mental balance or our “marbles” again. We all seem to have agreed that they are rolling around quite a bit and occasionally we lose one. Today, I’d like to chat about the importance of literally maintaining our balance and therefore our strength. Most of us who live with chronic pain know what it is to feel unsteady on our feet. Many of us have had falls or stumbled. It’s a major challenge to stay upright at times, to push on when we would like to sit down and to perform just one more chore before we rest. It’s a good thing that life pushes us to work, to cook, to clean, etc. These chores and obligations keep us fit. Sometimes I long for a red velvet fainting couch, a box of Godiva chocolates and a maid, but alas. I awaken. I am just finally getting ... Life with Chronic Pain blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2295068 Tue, 24 Mar 2009 20:40:44 +0100 2295068 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2272382&cid=t_278400_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FshDQrKmPQLA%2F This study earns my new Blisstree Health Pat on the Back award: If someone told you to go for a moderately intense walk, what would that mean to you? If you ask your coworkers or friends, you’d likely get differing answers too. It’s fine for healthcare professionals to offer advice, but we need to be more specific and detailed with this advice, don’t we? Maybe now, we’re getting somewhere though. According to a press release issued by Elsevier Health Sciences, “Researchers have determined that a rate of at least 100 steps per minute achieves moderate intensity activity. Therefore a simple pedometer-based recommendation of 3000 steps in 30 minutes can get people started on a meaningful exercise program.” That’s a fairly brisk walk, I think - but it ... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2272382 Tue, 17 Mar 2009 16:58:12 +0100 2272382 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2234067&cid=t_278400_129_f&fid=36036&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Fkelly-building-a-crohns-disease-community%2Fa-day-in-the-life-of-a-crohns-flare%2F Yesterday started out really bad.  When anyone would ask me how my day was, I would say “fine” but there was a lot hidden behind that word that I didn’t say.  Here is what “fine” meant for me yesterday: The night before last night I had the worst migraine headache so I went to bed early but woke up a lot during the night because of the pain.  The headache was still there when I woke yesterday morning and I felt very tired.  I am the one who takes our daughter to school in the mornings and she likes to get there early and she doesn’t like to be late.  Also, they get written up if they are late.  I had about ten minutes to finish getting ready (do my hair and get dressed) and to make my lunch, when I felt that all too familiar awful Crohn’s disease cra... Life with Crohn's blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2234067 Wed, 04 Mar 2009 17:31:40 +0100 2234067 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2195236&cid=t_278400_129_f&fid=36038&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Ftrevis-life-with-multiple-sclerosis-ms%2Fbeating-the-ms-odds%2F Ever feel like living with multiple sclerosis is an uphill battle?  Me too! Here’s a story (which is related to MS, don’t worry), which will make you think twice about those feelings.  I should probably provide some kind of a disclaimer that we shouldn’t try this at home or some such.  After reading about it though, I can’t imagine any of us even thinking about it.  It’s probably fair to say that none of us could have done it when we were healthy; no one ever has!  The story goes like this: Last weekend in the mountains of Colorado there was a race.  For four years running, a group has gotten together to push their endurance.  I mean really push.  Racers (I guess that’s what they would call themselves) not only ski down the mountain’s face,... Life with MS blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2195236 Fri, 13 Feb 2009 19:24:07 +0100 2195236 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2055826&cid=t_278400_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F12%2F21%2Fhealthbolt-giveaway%2F Are you looking for a trendy, fun, and sexy way to get in shape this coming year? Then Healthbolt might just have the answer for you. We have two Mambo Mania DVD’s to giveaway to one lucky reader. Created by Clarita, Havana-born dancer and fitness trainer, these DVD’s offer a fun workout that incorporates Latin Dancing with yoga, Pilates and strength training. Here’s what you’ll get… The Original Mambo Mania — sizzle the fat away with hot Latin moves A 30-minute cardio workout packed full of traditional Latin music and moves, teaching audiences basic Cha Cha, Mambo, Merengue and Salsa steps. Clarita uses a classic aerobic format in this bilingual workout, leaving audiences ready for the dance floor and, sí, able to count hasta 8 en español!     Flex’n Stretch’... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2055826 Sun, 21 Dec 2008 08:15:55 +0100 2055826 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1928093&cid=t_278400_167_f&fid=36988&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.happynutritionistsnuggets.com%2F2008%2F11%2Fnice-recipe-for-life.html I was sent the following by a friend today by email, and as I read through it, it made a lot of sense, I found it inspiring and hope you do to, my friend put "Recipe for Life" in the subject line. 1. Take a 10-30 minute walk every day. And while you walk, smile. It is the ultimate anti-depressant. 2. Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day. Talk to God about what is going on in your life. Buy a lock if you have to.3. When you wake up in the morning complete the following statement, 'My purpose is to __________ today. I am thankful for______________'4. Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants and eat less food that is manufactured in plants.5. Drink green tea and plenty of water. Eat blueberries, wild Alaskan salmon, broccoli , almonds & walnuts.6. Try to make at least thr... Happy Nutritionist's Nuggets blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1928093 Mon, 03 Nov 2008 01:37:00 +0100 1928093 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1671480&cid=t_278400_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F07%2F31%2F55-minutes-5-days-a-week-are-you-kidding-me%2F So in a moment of “don’t shoot the messenger”, I am sorry to have to share the news that “moderate” exercise is no longer going to cut it, if weight loss is your main goal. And by “moderate”, I’m referring to the old standby of 30 minutes a day, most days of the week. Bummer, eh? As if we don’t have enough on our plates (heh. Punny, huh?) Now we need to ramp up our routines in order to shed a few. This, according to a recent article on TIME.com. Truly, it makes sense. When I first went on a crusade to lose the baby weight from my second child and consistently exercised “moderately”, at first, the pounds flew off. But then I plateaued and, well, from that point on it was just maintenance. Losing more would’ve taken more... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1671480 Thu, 31 Jul 2008 11:53:32 +0100 1671480 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1470414&cid=t_278400_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2F298724216%2F Hello, I hope you have been enjoying the long weekend (for folks in the US). Creating a SharpBrains Widget was in my To Do list for a good while, to make it easier to share our content via other blogs and social sites (Facebook...). Finally, it is done!. And surprisingly easy. What it is: A widget is basically a box you can embed in your blog or webpage. For example, after creating our Exercise Your Brain widget, I just embedded it into our own blog: you can see it in the right column, titled Share Our Blog. There are several options (size, color...), very easy to customize. Description: Exercise Your Brain. Research-based information on Brain Fitness and Cognitive Health, authored by SharpBrains staff and over 10 neuroscientists, spiced up with fun Brain Teasers. What you can do: if you... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1470414 Tue, 27 May 2008 00:43:23 +0100 1470414 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2879657&cid=t_278400_123_f&fid=39040&url=http%3A%2F%2Fparentingsense.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F04%2Fwhen-i-was-kid-i-walked-2-miles-to.html Now my son can walk 2 miles at school!In an after-school Walking/Running Club founded by the school's Wellness Committee and a PE staff member, children can earn special tokens for every 25 laps around the school yard. This program offers a great way for kids to get exercise with their friends. According to the CDC, children should get at least 60 minutes of exercise on most days of the week. At this school, kids get 30 minutes of PE each day and have the option of spending another 30 minutes in Walking/Running Club. Any out-of-school activities such as baseball, soccer or gymnastics is icing on the proverbial cake.With obesity rates on the rise, we should all be eating healthily and staying physically active. The great thing about school-based exercise is that it involves positive peer pr... Dr. Shu Says blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2879657 Mon, 14 Apr 2008 02:23:00 +0100 2879657 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1226726&cid=t_278400_112_f&fid=34799&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmwwak.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F02%2Fmidwife-with-fist.html All right. I did it. I started martial arts training last night. I'd always thought of it as being for little kids or for mystical Asian men. But as it turns out, the list of people taking martial arts lessons can also include curious perinatologists.It was a ton of fun. The studio that I joined teaches Moo Sool Do, which, as I understand, is an eclectic Korean martial art that's kind of a combination of Tae Kwon Do (kicking and punching, mostly) and hapkido (involves locks, throws, falls, weapons).Why did I do such a thing? Well, I've always been at least a bit overweight, and I gained a ton of weight on the prednisone. Also, after spending 6 of the last 8 months on 20-60 mg of prednisone a day I must have lost some muscle mass. I certainly feel like I've lost some. I'm used to feeling pr... Midwife with a Knife blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1226726 Wed, 13 Feb 2008 01:23:00 +0100 1226726 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1169641&cid=t_278400_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F01%2F22%2Fsticking-your-buns-in-the-air-for-lower-blood-pressure%2F Photo Credit Think yoga is nothing more than a hilarious mix of bodily contortions? Strike that mindset in a hurry. In fact, getting all bendy not only tones your bod and relieves stress, it also has fabulous effects on hypertension. And since high blood pressure is a major risk factor for stroke, heart disease and kidney problems, sticking your arse up in the air in the name of good health doesn’t seem so bad now, does it? Here’s the scoop: Research shows that yoga decreases systolic measurements of blood pressure (this is the reading that’s taken when the heart is contracting) and significantly lowers diastolic figures as well (when the heart relaxes). In fact, doing yoga regularly can be as effective as popping a prescription medication for high blood pressure. Crazy. ... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1169641 Wed, 23 Jan 2008 04:15:02 +0100 1169641 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1015281&cid=t_278400_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2F181772551%2F The New York Times just published an OpEd that, in my view, throws the baby with the bath water. Exercise on the Brain extols the virtue of physical exercise for brain health, above everything else, at the expense of other important pillars such as good nutrition, stress management and mental exercise. And yes, the latter can include computer-based programs. We have sent a Letter to the Editor to clarify the subject and put their main recommendation (go out and walk, or join the gym, as if no one does that) in better context. But let's quickly review the four essential pillars to help maintain a healthy brain. Those pillars are: Physical Exercise Mental Exercise Good Nutrition Stress Management 1. Physical Exercise - Start by talking to your doctor, especially if you are not current... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1015281 Fri, 09 Nov 2007 00:24:36 +0100 1015281