Monthly Archives: March 2011

Does Cancer Affect Testosterone Levels in Men?

Posted on March 30, 2011 by admin

It’s been known for a while that hormone levels drop in women treated for cancer. Now a study published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology is showing similar effects in older men. MSNBC Health reports: For the new study, researchers tested more … Continue reading →

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5 Ways To Stay Motivated

Posted on March 30, 2011 by admin

Sometimes there are just days when we just don’t feel like exercising. I’m sure thateveryone has those days. When it all comes down to it, exercising is definitely a way to feel physically good about yourself, lose weight, or get … Continue reading →

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How to Get Started with Running

Posted on March 30, 2011 by admin

Running is one of the best, most complete exercises for improving general fitness. It works legs the most, but also has an impact on your back, your core, chest, arms, and the cardiovascular system. Running is also one of the … Continue reading →

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Would You Like a Shake With That Workout?

Posted on March 25, 2011 by admin

The idea seems sort of silly, just another exercise gimmick. Stand for a few minutes on aplatform that vibrates. Get off and try to do some weight lifting — squats, for example. Or try a short sprint. Or see how high … Continue reading →

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Estrogen Reduces Breast Cancer Stem Cells and Aggression in Breast Cancer

Posted on March 25, 2011 by admin

A team of researchers at CIC bioGUNE has revealed that estrogen can reduce the risk of breast cancer. Their work shows that estrogen is capable of reducing the number of breast cancer stem cells, which may explain the lower aggression … Continue reading →

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Exercise Fights ‘Hidden’ Body Fat

Posted on March 25, 2011 by admin

If you do just one thing to fight fat, exercise might be the way to go, judging by a newstudy. Consider the study’s results: Inactivity led to a buildup of fat deep inside the belly. Modest amounts of exercise held … Continue reading →

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Top 10 ways to boost your immune system naturally

Posted on March 21, 2011 by admin

It’s that time of year again… temperatures are changing drastically, trees are making their spectacular show of fire, going bare for the winter, and our immune systems could use all the help they can get. During this fast-approaching “flu season,” … Continue reading →

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Omega 6 Oil Critical to a Healthy Body

Posted on March 21, 2011 by admin

The University of Illinois scientists have learned that a specific omega-6 fatty acid may critical to maintaining skin health.” In experiments with mice, we knocked out a gene responsible for an enzyme that helps the body to make arachidonic acid. … Continue reading →

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How to Start Running – Without Feeling Like a Failure

Posted on March 21, 2011 by admin

Do you sometimes wish you were fitter? And maybe slimmer? I do. In fact, I’mdetermined to lose 7 kg in four weeks and get really fit. But how to get fit in a hurry – without spending hours at the … Continue reading →

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Mixing Up Exercise Bike Workouts

Posted on March 21, 2011 by admin

The exercise bike workout is one continued way to lose weight and get in shape… Afavorite in both homes and gyms, stationary bikes are perennial favorites. Not at all a fad machine, stationary bikes have been around for a long … Continue reading →

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3 Easy Steps To Create Healthy Frozen Yogurt

Posted on March 21, 2011 by admin

Looking for a quick snack you can whip up at home? Want some delicious after-mealdessert without feeling guilty? If you (1) like eating ice cream (2) are lazy to make it and (3) are calorie conscious, I have the perfect … Continue reading →

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Instant De-stress Tips: 7 Foods You Should be Eating Right Now

Posted on March 21, 2011 by admin

“You are what you eat.” We’ve all heard it a thousand times before. So when my momshowed up at my house over the weekend with a bunch of bananas, I should have known there was a good reason. “Hey, Mom. … Continue reading →

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5 Tropical Fruits That Can Change Your Life

Posted on March 21, 2011 by admin

In many parts of the country, snow and ice still have a deathgrip on the local climate. Inmy neck of the woods, we still have massive piles of ice and snow on every street corner and at the end of … Continue reading →

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Yoga vs Pilates – Which is better?

Posted on March 21, 2011 by admin

It seems that these days you can hardly turn on a television without hearing someone mention Pilates or Yoga. Articles on Pilates and Yoga fill numerous magazines and it seems “everyone who is anyone” is doing one or the other. … Continue reading →

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Get The Perfect V-Shaped Torso

Posted on March 21, 2011 by admin

We all grew up watching Superman and He-man fighting the evil forces of this world and beyond. We saw these great men walk this earth, with the strength of a many men. They were our heroes and they were the … Continue reading →

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