October 2011
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“And in the end, it’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in...”
– Abraham Lincoln - Quotoz.com
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Green Vegetables Found To Strengthen Immune System
Researchers reporting online in the journalCell, a Cell Press publication, have found another good reason to eat your green vegetables, although it may or may not win any arguments with kids at the dinner table. It turns out that green vegetables — from bok choy to broccoli — are the source of a chemical signal that is important to a fully functioning immune system. They do this by...
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How Exercise Boosts Your Immunity
Battling another cough or cold? Feeling tired all the time? Taking a daily walk or following a simple exercise routine a few times a week may help you feel better
Exercise not only helps your immune system fight off simple bacterial and viral infections, it decreases your chances of developing heart disease, osteoporosis, and cancer.
We don’t know exactly how exercise increases your...
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“It’s easy to fit physical activities into your daily routine. Walk, bike...”
– The President’s Council On Fitness
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How To Avoid Text Neck Syndrome
Here are some great ideas on how to avoid “Text Neck Syndrome” with good postural habits.
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“Take care of your body. It’s the only place you have to live.”
– Jim Rohn - Quotoz.com
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Research Reveals Biofreeze Provides Benefits...
Ice packs have been utilized in cryotherapy for years. But is ice always the best approach? When immediate relief is required, new research shows Biofreeze topical analgesic can decrease blood flow and provide pain relief faster than ice. The research was conducted by a team of researchers at the University of Louisville, led by Robert Topp, PhD, RN.
The study found blood flow reduced...
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“About one-third of U.S. adults (33.8%) are obese. No state has met the...”
– Center For Disease Control
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Understanding Whiplash Injuries - Chiropractic...
American Chiropractic Association - Whiplash is a generic term applied to injuries of the neck caused when the neck is suddenly and/or violently jolted in one direction and then another, creating a whip-like movement. Whiplash is most commonly seen in people involved in motor vehicle accidents, but it can also occur from falls, sports injuries, work injuries, and other incidents. What...
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What's The Best Ab Exercise? Infomercial Products...
In recent years, a host of infomercial products and exercise videos have preyed on people’s desire for a toned midsection. And any avid exercisers are quick to share their own favorite recipes for abdominal success. But what is the best, most efficient route to tighter abs? A recent study conducted by the Biomechanics Lab at San Diego State University reveals a unique look at 13 of the...
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“Our body is a machine for living. It is organized for that, it is its nature. ...”
– Leo Tolstoy - Quotoz.com
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Benefits Of Massage Therapy
What You Already Know: The Benefits of Massage In an age of technical and, at times, impersonal medicine, massage offers a drug-free, non-invasive and humanistic approach based on the body’s natural ability to heal itself. So what exactly are the benefits to receiving regular massage and/or bodywork treatments? - Increases circulation, allowing the body to pump more oxygen and nutrients...
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How Does SpiderTech Kinesiology Tape Work For...
How does it work? The tape, made with hypoallergenic acrylic glue, is manufactured to be the same weight, thickness and elasticity as the skin and is therefore able to integrate with the body’s sensory system naturally. There are 3 possible categories of effect which have been identified depending on the method of application and the therapeutic outcome desired.
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“If I had my way I’d make health catching instead of disease.”
– Robert Ingersoll - Quotoz.com
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Improved Dietary & Lifestyle Habits Reduce Heart...
Cases of heart disease in the United States have declined in the last several years, down to 6 percent of the population in 2010 compared to 6.7 percent in 2006, health authorities said Thursday.
The drop is likely due to better eating and lifestyle habits, said the report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which compiled its data from a random telephone survey across all 50...