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- How to Maintain a Great Figure Even in Older Age by Steph Cavelli (New York, USA) How do you indulge without gaining? If you love pasta, make sure that it is al dente, so it’s firm to the bite. The longer you boil your noodles, the more the starch breaks down, which raises the pasta’s glycemic index. This causes your blood sugar level to rise faster and may even increase your junk food cravings too. Studies reveal that when you cook spaghetti for five minutes, its glycemic index is relatively decent. medianet_width='600'; medianet_height= '250'; medianet_crid='827114344'; Double the time, the level increases as well. But even al dente does not give you the right to eat piles of fettuccine every single night. And high cal pastas are still off-limits especially for the older generations who havediabetes in the family. Here’s another piece of fact you should already know: you don’t burn calories while sitting and enjoying that scrumptious meal. Set dinner time a little earlier so that you do other effective calorie burning activities before turning in for the night. Reading, watching TV, or any other activity done awake definitely burns more calories than sleeping. A nighttime stroll around your village with a friend or with your pet makes for excellent healthy time. Early also means more time for digestion and calorie burning. There’s also a 30-second exercise trick that not many people know about. Now, there’s a way to work out less and get more fit. Recent studies show that half an hour of sprint cycling is as effective as half an hour of moderate pedaling. The key is the 30-second power bursts. Alternate speeds by pedaling quickly for 30 seconds then at a slow pace for four minutes. There’s no scientific explanation to it just yet but gym gurus swear by it. Most importantly, get enough sleep. It helps to keep a regular schedule for bedtime. Try ...
- The Benefits of Regular Exercise for Delayed Aging While there are many products on the market such as lotions, creams, and supplements that reduce the effects of aging on skin, there is one solution that is often forgotten. This answer to the problem of aging skin is oftentimes found right at home. That answer is regular exercise. In fact, in many cases exercise fights harder against the effects of aging than any other anti-aging product. Exercise is also probably one of the healthiest things you can do for your body and good health promotes beautiful skin. Aging is accelerated when there is a lack of exercise. Without exercise, the muscles begin to lose their strength and tone. Basically, they begin to deteriorate. Consequently, good posture begins to suffer and a person’s skin will begin to sag and become flabby. All of these results in a person looking older and in some cases more aged than is actually the case. The reality of not exercising and being inactive also leads to aches and pains as well as other health problems. The results of inactivity became all too obvious after a study was done in 1966 at the Southwestern Medical School in Dallas, Texas. The study evaluated the results after five males, 20 years old, spent a period of three weeks doing nothing but lying in bed resting. The results showed just how detrimental inactivity can be. At the end of the three-week period the participants showed higher blood pressure, a decrease in the heart’s pumping capacity, faster heart rates while at rest, and weaker muscles. These same decreases in muscle capacity and cardiovascular efficiency can be seen in those experiencing either normal or premature aging. Thus, it can be asserted that there is a link between results of inactivity and growing older. medianet_width='600'; medianet_height= '250'; medianet_crid='827114344'; ...
- Vegetables That Help Prevent A Stroke by Colleen McArthur (California, USA) Heart disease is the number one killer among older people. Being a part of today’s population, we need to take heed of this warning. After all, we could be victims of a heart attack or a stroke. We need to think about attaining our ideal weight and choosing a better lifestyle. Physical fitness is the number one defense against any kind of disease. medianet_width='600'; medianet_height= '250'; medianet_crid='827114344'; What should we do? It helps to include more fish in our diet. There are some people who simply can’t stand the taste of fish, if you happen to be one of them, you can choose from the hundreds of kinds available. There must be something there that may be okay for you, and you have to eat it at least twice a week. It isn’t much when you come to think about it. After all, fish is rich in omega oils, and this is extremely good for the heart. You also have to avoid eating saturated fats as much as you can. These things block the arteries and are rich in bad cholesterol. The popularity of fast food chains has risen over the years. People include meals from these establishments often. As convenient as they are, the food they serve is far from ideal. Their menu often consists of deep fried burgers and salty fries, and these two things have been associated with many cases of heart disease. Attaining a healthy lifestyle requires a lot of willpower from your end. It is so easy to get foods that are detrimental to your health. These places are found in practically every street corner. Bars and restaurants fill the street. The night life is teeming with so many temptations, and consuming a little too many glasses of alcohol may seem funny. In the end, however, you pay ...
- Knowing the Triggers is Key to Preventing Migraines by Hayley Jones (London, UK) A migraine is probably one of the most crippling and painful headaches known to humankind. The exact cause of this type of headache is still under research which makes it difficult to find a solution to prevent migraines. However, you can take measures to prevent migraines by knowing what triggers their onset and what to do if you experience one. What Happens Before and During a Migraine? medianet_width='600'; medianet_height= '250'; medianet_crid='827114344'; The onset of a migraine can occur up to two days before the full-blown attack. In the pre-migraine stage (called the Prodrome phase) a person may suffer from several maladies to include diarrhea, constipation, depression, irritability, dizziness, and fatigue. A person may also have unusual cravings for a certain type of food. Many migraine sufferers report seeing flashes of light or have blurred vision prior to a full-blown attack. This is known as the aura phase and it can be accompanied by numbness and can affect a person’s hearing. The mere onset of these symptoms can cause stress in the migraine sufferer which only serves to worsen the attack. Know Your Triggers to Prevent Migraines Studies have be done that list several possible triggers to the onset of a migraine. These can be such things as lack of sleep, skipping meals, changes in the weather, and hormonal changes in women. Everyone reacts differently to certain triggers so the best way to determine which ones precede a migraine for you is to keep a journal. The next time you have a migraine, write down everything that preceded it. Maybe you had difficulty sleeping for the previous two nights or maybe you have not been eating regularly. Once you have an idea of what your individual triggers could be it is easy to try and avoid them. Watch What You Consume One ...
- World Menopause Month – October 2010 Find out more about what you can do during World Menopause month and how you can become involved. “The ultimate goal of World Menopause Month is to give women everywhere the opportunity to learn more about healthcare in their own culture and language. Doctors and researchers who promote women?s healthcare demonstrate to their patients that women?s health issues are important. World Menopause Month is a starting point to help bridge the gap between doctors and patients and get both sides talking about menopause and other age-related healthcare issues facing women.” http://bit.ly/d7sIYS medianet_width='600'; medianet_height= '120'; medianet_crid='652820852';
- Finding Hydrostatic Body Composition Testing by Vanessa (Ventura, California, USA) Thank you for the great website! I want to share with all that there is a MOBILE hydrostatic body composition testing clinic that can visit your gym or wellness program. It is the only high tech clinic on the road that provides an accurate test with detailed 4 page report! Check out this great service www.BodyFatTest.com and find the calendar tab to locate the trucks in your area. medianet_width='600'; medianet_height= '250'; medianet_crid='827114344'; medianet_width='600'; medianet_height= '120'; medianet_crid='652820852';
- You’re Diagnosed with Glaucoma – Now What? by Harriet Bond (San Francisco, CA, USA) A diagnosis of glaucoma can be devastating to hear. This horrid disease can cause a certain amount of vision loss or even blindness. There are many kinds of treatments to choose from, including medications and surgery, so it’s imperative that you talk to your physician as well as do your own research about which procedure(s) is right for you. Even though there is no cure as yet for glaucoma, there are treatmentsavailable, including eyedrops and surgery. These treatments are designed to lower pressure in the eyes so that the optic nerve will receive less damage. Surgery for glaucoma can be in the form of laser treatment or cutting surgery, and they’re both very effective and safe. medianet_width='600'; medianet_height= '250'; medianet_crid='827114344'; You should see your doctor immediately if you develop signs of glaucoma such as headaches after reading or when entering dark areas – especially if you see “halos” or experience blurry vision. Other signs of glaucoma include poor color awareness, poor night vision and if sections of what you’re looking at don’t appear, such as an entire word when reading. There is no one measure that lets a glaucoma specialist diagnose glaucoma. Instead, she will likely look at a number of things such as visual field, the condition of the optic nerve, symptoms you’re experiencing, intraocular pressure and decreased vision to see on either side and inability to perceive motion. There are some things that you can personally change in your lifestyle to reduce the risk of eye pressure. Regular exercise (about 3 days per week) has been shown to reduce pressure. Although diet plays a small part in controlling glaucoma, you should avoid caffeine which may elevate eye pressure and drinking large amounts of any liquid within a short amount of time also increases pressure. Wear sunglasses with high UV ...
- Beating Old Age! by Babs ‘O’ Reilly (Miami Beach, Florida, USA) If we could all avoid getting old, everyone would probably choose youth over anything else. How nice it is to look young, healthy, and whole, as if time has never made its irreversible imprint on your body. Reality, however, has something else in mind. Although there are ways available to help us feel young and look younger for a much longer time, we still won’t be able to run away from nature. Now, it is up to us to choose growing old gracefully. medianet_width='600'; medianet_height= '250'; medianet_crid='827114344'; Diet and exercise are the two most helpful things you can do to stay younger longer. Once you start an exercise regimen, you also need to take interest in your overall nutrition intake. This is one of the key aspects to living a full and healthy life. You get antioxidants from healthy foods to push free radicals and keep them at bay. If your body has all the nutrients it needs, you can function properly. Why are free radicals bad? To start off, these are chemical reactions that take place at a cellular level. If you are not aware of what you take in, these harmful toxins can wreak havoc on your entire body. A few time-tested ways to remove free radicals is through regular exercise and healthy diet. You may not be able to stop aging, but you sure can slow it down. The effects of a healthy lifestyle do wonderful things for you and your body. If you feel good, you will also look good. Now, you also need to pay attention to your skin. The effects of aging will be apparent on your skin. As you become older, you start to lose our looks. You will see wrinkles on the different areas of your body. Somehow, everything ...
- My Favorite Quote by Buffy “Discipline is just remembering what you want.” I think this is a great quote because it’s true. If you remember that you want to lose five pounds you may rethink eating that cookie. Or, if you remember you want to save $100 you may not purchase that overpriced dress. I just think it’s a great quote to live by. Every time I’ve ever wanted anything I only achieved it by keeping it in the forefront of my mind medianet_width='600'; medianet_height= '250'; medianet_crid='827114344'; Caroline says:- A great quote to keep us focused on our dreams too, thank you. medianet_width='600'; medianet_height= '120'; medianet_crid='652820852';
- How Anti-Aging Treatment Products Work by Bonny Styles (Boston, Mass, USA) Are you aware of the anti-aging process? If you are still in your early adult years, you are probably still not caring too much about aging and anything that comes with it. After all, you still don’t experience the pangs of having wrinkles and linesand sagging skin because you still have with you the radiant, glowing, and firm skin that all children and young adults have. medianet_width='600'; medianet_height= '250'; medianet_crid='827114344'; However, as early as today, it is advised that you become aware how aging signs progresses and how anti-aging products can slow down the process. Aging actually starts to take place once the cells and tissues are weakening and ultimately dying. The anti-aging process normally solves the day by applying whatever that will reduce if not remove the signs of aging. And while anti-aging is already the issue, this is to remind you that theanti-aging process shouldn’t be confusing by getting the notion that it puts more years to your life but rather it puts years off your skin and body by taking care of yourself, whether by using anti-aging treatment products or using the natural, healthy approach. How do anti-aging treatment products work? Different types of methods are available in the industry but all have the same purpose of warding off the signs that aging process provides. It is important to remember that one method may be effective to you but not to others. Therefore, getting the right anti-aging treatment application or product is very important to ensure your skin and body does not get harmful side effects from using any of them. One of the popular ways to inhibit the aging signs is using anti-agingmedicines, which can be had from the qualified and professional beauty and health practitioners. Through the intake of the medications, it can help improve skin texture as well as produce more moisture for the body. The anti-aging treatment skin care products are ...