Many Americans suffer every day from nagging injuries like low back pain, hip pain, shin splints, and calf cramps to name a few. Most go to visit their doctor and he either dismisses there aches and pains with some pain medicine or recommends an injection. There is a great non-invasive device called a foam roller that might help you fix some of the issues you may be having. In this article from the NY Times, the columnist Shivani Vora explains how it has helped her. I’ve toyed with the idea of using a foam roller to help release muscle tension after rigorous workouts. The stretching area at … [Read more...] about Are you in Pain? The foam roller might be the answer to your problems?
Pineapple, What a great super food?
With summertime right around the corner, many people will begin the picnic season starting Memorial Day weekend. This means grills will be fired up and gatherings will be taking place with copious amounts of food being served. Many barbeques consist of the standard hot dogs and hamburgers, however the finger foods can really add to the daily caloric intake. One great option is to offer various types of fruit, instead of things like macaroni and potato salads. One of the great super foods to offer is pineapple. Pineapple has numerous health benefits as well as being great for the recovery … [Read more...] about Pineapple, What a great super food?
Best gift ideas for Mother’s Day
As we approach Mother's Day, there will be a few individuals who are left scrambling the day before or the day of this holiday. Some of the more common items purchased for Mom are gift cards, flowers, cards, jewelry, and clothing. There are some traditions that some families follow such as going out for lunch or dinner, possibly a trip to the movies or something. Every one searches for that perfect gift for the woman who has such an influential role in your development into an adult. I'm sure by now you are saying to yourself, "Just tell me what the best gift is already". Well, that is not … [Read more...] about Best gift ideas for Mother’s Day
Heart responds differently to exercise in men vs. women
The formula for peak exercise heart rate that doctors have used for decades in tests to diagnose heart conditions may be flawed because it does not account for differences between men and women, according to research to be presented at the American College of Cardiology's 63rd Annual Scientific Session. The simple formula of "220 minus age" has been widely used to calculate the maximum number of heart beats per minute a person can achieve. Many people use it to derive their target heart rate during a workout. Doctors use it to determine how hard a patient should exercise during a … [Read more...] about Heart responds differently to exercise in men vs. women
Obesity primes colon for cancer, according to study
Obesity, rather than diet, causes changes in the colon that may lead to colorectal cancer, according to a study in mice by the National Institutes of Health. The finding bolsters the recommendation that calorie control and frequent exercise are not only key to a healthy lifestyle, but a strategy to lower the risk for colon cancer, the second leading cause of cancer-related death in the United States. Paul Wade, Ph.D., and Thomas Eling, Ph.D., scientists at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), part of NIH, led a collaborative team that made the discovery. The study … [Read more...] about Obesity primes colon for cancer, according to study
Regular aerobic exercise boosts memory area of brain in older women
Regular aerobic exercise seems to boost the size of the area of the brain (hippocampus) involved in verbal memory and learning among women whose intellectual capacity has been affected by age, indicates a small study published online in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. The hippocampus has become a focus of interest in dementia research because it is the area of the brain involved in verbal memory and learning, but it is very sensitive to the effects of aging and neurological damage. The researchers tested the impact of different types of exercise on the hippocampal volume of 86 women … [Read more...] about Regular aerobic exercise boosts memory area of brain in older women
Ready for Easter? You might not be ready for all those calories
With Easter quickly approaching, many families will be hustling out to buy their children an Easter basket filled with non-nutritious goodies. Many of the favorites that might end up in the coveted basket can be peeps, chocolate peanut butter eggs, Dove chocolate bunny, Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, jelly beans, chocolate marshmallow bunnies, and many others. Even a modest basket like the one pictured can consist of well over 1,000 calories and 250 plus grams of sugar. If your children are like most, they will try to devour the entire basket if they are given the opportunity to. If you consider … [Read more...] about Ready for Easter? You might not be ready for all those calories
Protein May Hold the Key to Who Gets Alzheimer’s
Protein has so many numerous benefits for the mind and body and new research might suggest another benefit. It is one of the big scientific mysteries of Alzheimer’s disease: Why do some people whose brains accumulate the plaques and tangles so strongly associated with Alzheimer’s not develop the disease? Now, a series of studies by Harvard scientists suggests a possible answer, one that could lead to new treatments if confirmed by other research. The memory and thinking problems of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, which affect an estimated seven million Americans, may be related to a … [Read more...] about Protein May Hold the Key to Who Gets Alzheimer’s