Vitamin D, Calcium Supplements Don’t Cut Fracture Risk for Elderly (Healthday)
Vitamin D and calcium supplements appear to have no effect in preventing elderly people from getting fractures, according to the results of two major studies released Wednesday night. (more…)

Weight Loss Organizations
Losing and maintaining weight is a difficult and intimately personal struggle, but it is not one that anyone needs to go through alone. There are literally millions of people forging their own paths to their better selves, and together, they offer support, advice, and inspiration to one another. (more…)

I?ve Rediscovered My Waist
After many years my waist has finally emerged from under all the flab. I’ve got some shape back and I’m thrilled. The combination of sensible eating and regular exercise has been the secret.

My fitness regime is made up of walking 40 minutes three of four times a week, strength training twice a week and a […] (more…)

Zinc Supplements May Guard Against Oral Cancers (Healthday)
Zinc supplements may help prevent oral and esophageal cancers in people at high risk for such cancers due to zinc deficiency, says a study by researchers at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia. (more…)

Time To Head For The Great Outdoors
I’ve just learnt July is Parks and Recreation Month. It made be realize that I’ve got into the habit of doing my aerobic exercise on the treadmill even when the weather is nice. I’m going to make a real effort to go power walking or hiking in the fresh air more.

Getting exercise outdoors in […] (more…)

Journey to Health: Mind, Body, Spirit
Explains how the heart functions, the risk factors for heart disease, preventing heart problems, the role of cholesterol, diet recommendations, causes, treatment, and prevention of the major cardiovascular … (more…)

Seven Keys to Permanent Weight Loss Success (Part 3 of 4)
During a recent seminar that I conduct, participants explored the concept of just how powerful the mind is and how this relates to losing fat. After a serious of powerful exercises, they were asked to create an action plan based on what they learned in order to successfully lose fat and keep it off. The result of this workshop was seven keys that addressed what most diet programs or weight loss systems do not: the fact that fitness starts inside. (more…)