Health Tip of the Day
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"
When working towards a goal it is helpful to frequently evaluate your progress and update and adjust your plans as necessary until you reach your goal.
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Nix the Cream, Fix the Soup!
Health Tip of the Day
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"
To make a nutritious low fat cream soup, puree cooked root vegetables such as potatoes, sweet potatoes, parsnips or turnips to thicken cream soups or stews instead of a high fat cream base.
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"
To make a nutritious low fat cream soup, puree cooked root vegetables such as potatoes, sweet potatoes, parsnips or turnips to thicken cream soups or stews instead of a high fat cream base.
Monday, March 29, 2010
Eating More Fruit is Healthier.....Keep it in Sight!
Health Tip of the Day
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"
Research shows that when fruit is visible it is more likely to be eaten. To increase the fruit in your diet, place it in an attractive bowl on your kitchen counter or on the top shelf of your refrigerator.
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"
Research shows that when fruit is visible it is more likely to be eaten. To increase the fruit in your diet, place it in an attractive bowl on your kitchen counter or on the top shelf of your refrigerator.
The Key? Have a Goal and Take Small Steps Towards It!
Health Tip of the Day
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"
To achieve any health and wellness goal, it is important to create specific goals and then take small steps towards that goal on a consistent basis.
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"
To achieve any health and wellness goal, it is important to create specific goals and then take small steps towards that goal on a consistent basis.
Saturday, March 27, 2010
Anger and Your Heart
There have been a number of studies over the years describing the relationship between emotions and physical illness. Simply put, it is impossible to separate our emotional and physical selves; this relationship is the so-called "mind-body connection."
Therefore it is not surprising that one of our more powerful emotions, anger, has been associated with physical disease. For the most part, it has come to be understood that both stifled anger and high levels of anger are risk factors for coronary heart disease, or heart attack.
In a study published earlier this year in the American Heart Journal, authors Davidson and Mostofsky looked not only at anger, but at various types of anger. Specifically, they found that different kinds of anger impart different levels of CHD risk. In other words, it's not so much that one is angry, it's how that anger is expressed that seems to matter.
Therefore it is not surprising that one of our more powerful emotions, anger, has been associated with physical disease. For the most part, it has come to be understood that both stifled anger and high levels of anger are risk factors for coronary heart disease, or heart attack.
In a study published earlier this year in the American Heart Journal, authors Davidson and Mostofsky looked not only at anger, but at various types of anger. Specifically, they found that different kinds of anger impart different levels of CHD risk. In other words, it's not so much that one is angry, it's how that anger is expressed that seems to matter.
Protect Your Ears!
Health Tip of the Day
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"
When using leaf blowers, lawn mowers or power tools, use foam or silicone earplugs or muffs to protect your hearing.
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"
When using leaf blowers, lawn mowers or power tools, use foam or silicone earplugs or muffs to protect your hearing.
Friday, March 26, 2010
Eye-Hand Games Keep the Brain Fit!
Health Tip of the Day
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"
To keep your mental focus and mind sharp, it is important to regularly exercise your brain.
Any game that involves hand-eye coordination, such as tennis or ping-pong is a great brain exercise.
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"
To keep your mental focus and mind sharp, it is important to regularly exercise your brain.
Any game that involves hand-eye coordination, such as tennis or ping-pong is a great brain exercise.
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