Archive for the 'Prevention' Category
Feeling Good
Posted on January 12, 2010 - Filed Under Prevention, healthy lifestyle | 4 Comments
I’m feeling good tonight. I got a lot done today and this evening I was able to get in a good workout. Did 45 mins on the bike and then a 3 mile run. To top it off, wife made a great dinner for me after. Had some spicy grilled chicken, steamed broccoli, roasted sweet […]
Duty
Posted on December 29, 2009 - Filed Under Prevention, healthy lifestyle, motivation | Leave a Comment
“To keep the body in good health is a duty…otherwise we shall not be able to keep our mind strong and clear.”
– Hindu Prince Gautama Siddharta, the founder of Buddhism, 563-483 B.C.
NYC Anti-Soda Ad
Posted on December 16, 2009 - Filed Under Nutrition, Prevention | Leave a Comment
I’ve seen this ad all over the place on the internet the past few days. It was made by the New York City Department of Health and hopefully it makes you think twice about knocking back sodas all day, every day.
[Can’t see video? Go here].
Prevent Breast Cancer
Posted on December 15, 2009 - Filed Under Prevention, healthy lifestyle | Leave a Comment
In last Sunday’s newspaper insert of Parade Magazine, I read an article called “Preventing Breast Cancer” by Dr. Ranit Mishori. This article talked about a report recently published by the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR). After reviewing more than 900 studies of the links between lifestyle habits and cancer prevention, the report concluded:
“Women can cut […]
Lance
Posted on August 6, 2009 - Filed Under Prevention, healthy lifestyle | Leave a Comment
[Can’t see video? Go here].
Benefits vs. Risks of Triathlon
Posted on July 28, 2009 - Filed Under Exercise, Heart Health, Prevention, healthy lifestyle | 3 Comments
“When one considers that heart disease is THE likeliest thing to kill an American, it’s hard to see that an article would only highlight the risk of these sports. Improving one’s diet and engaging in cardiovascular exercises are the two primary ways of naturally and dramatically reducing the risk of heart disease. I posit that […]
Food Safety
Posted on June 18, 2009 - Filed Under Nutrition, Prevention | 1 Comment
“Wash your hands often. Wash your hands to the length of the ‘Happy Birthday’ song twice. Be sure to keep food preparation surfaces clean and wipe down often. Always wash raw fruits and vegetables in clean water. Just because you can’t see the bacteria doesn’t mean it’s not there!”
– Elana Zimelman, R.D., L.D., C.D.E., Cooper […]
Diabetes
Posted on June 11, 2009 - Filed Under Behavior Change, Prevention, healthy lifestyle | 3 Comments
Interesting graph. Learn more about diabetes and how to prevent it from the CDC here.
Processed Meats
Posted on May 27, 2009 - Filed Under Nutrition, Prevention | Leave a Comment
“Many researchers have concluded that regular consumption of processed meats may lead to higher risk for prostate cancer and several other cancers. That’s why AICR [American Institute for Cancer Research] advises people to avoid all forms of processed meat until we know more about what it is specifically about processed meat that increases cancer risk.”
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Arteries
Posted on May 20, 2009 - Filed Under Heart Health, Prevention | Leave a Comment
A few weeks ago I won a giveaway from Living Healthy in the Real World. The giveaway included the book The Healthiest Kid in the Neighborhood. I flipped through it real fast when I got it and saw the above picture. Thought it was worth sharing, along with this excerpt:
“The medical truism ‘You’re only as […]
