Fitness Level a Good Predictor of Death?
Posted on July 9, 2008 - Filed Under Exercise, Nutrition, Prevention | 9 Comments
Here are a few graphs I found very interesting:
This first graph above shows the association between fitness levels and risk of death from all causes. As shown in the graph, as the level of fitness increases, the risk of death decreases.1
This next graph (above) shows the increase in the percent of adults in the United [...]
Can a Food Journal Help You Eat Healthier?
Posted on July 8, 2008 - Filed Under Nutrition | 1 Comment
I read an article this morning from MSN here that talks about how keeping a food journal can help people lose weight and eat healthier. In the study mentioned in the article, participants agreed to exercise regularly and eat a healthy diet. According to the study, 70% of participants lost enough weight to make big [...]
Simplicity Travels Far
Posted on June 24, 2008 - Filed Under Exercise, Prevention | 1 Comment
In the newspaper this morning I read an article about a local elementary school principal who decided to get into shape after hearing from his doctor that his weight was putting him at risk for health problems. He lost around 100 pounds in 8 months through regular exercise and better eating habits.
I love reading [...]
