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A single bout of exercise helps obese individuals boost their body’s fat-burning rate and improve their metabolic health, results of a small study confirm.
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PHOENIX, Oct. 6 (UPI) — Some of the barriers of obese women to getting exercise include feeling self-conscious, not wanting to fail and fear of injury, U.S. researchers said.
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PHOENIX, Oct. 6 (UPI) — Although the obese may often underestimate how many calories they actually consume, they are much better at measuring exercise, U.S. researchers said.
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(ARA) - Everybody knows that exercise is good. Doctors have told us for years that exercise can help us lose weight, look better, feel better, and even sleep better. However, exercise sounds like work, and many of us claim that we just don’t have time to add more work to our daily lives.
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LEWISTON — The Upper Mountain Fire Department will conduct a training exercise on the campus of Mount St. Mary’s Hospital from 7 to 9 p. m. Monday.
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Pilot participants in Club Hinemlo-ta, a swimming exercise program, have lost more than 150 pounds, said Pam Carhill, manager at the Commonwealth Health Center Physical Therapy Department.
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For those who want to adopt a healthier lifestyle, reducing fat and cutting calories is often at the top of their to-do list to stay healthy daily.

Many start by reducing their intake of refined and packaged foods–such as snack foods and bakery products–made with hydrogenated vegetable oil.

While it is important to eliminate empty-calorie “junk” fat and unhealthy saturated fat, it is also true that some fats are highly beneficial. For example, the fats in oily fish–such as salmon, mackerel and sardines–and in nuts and seeds can help to supply unsaturated fatty acids, particularly omega-3 fatty acids, which are important for general health. Eliminating or reducing fat is a way to manage calories and adopt a healthier lifestyle.

When it comes to reducing calories, sugar and high-fructose corn syrup are often among the first ingredients to be targeted for elimination by those who want to cut empty calories.

Many fruit juices are very sugary, like soft drinks, and should be diluted with water or avoided altogether. A good way to reduce sugar intake may be a new line of nutritionally fortified juice beverages that have only 10 calories per 8-ounce serving.

There are no preservatives or sugars added, and the drinks are said to be an answer for consumers who are watching their sugar and carbohydrate intake and are ideal for diabetics.  It’s a way to stay healthy daily by simply pouring yourself of good-tasting, good-for-you juice.

Plus, these refreshing and hydrating drinks–called Drenchers Fit and Lean Super Juice beverages–are designed to offer consumers the added benefit of featuring specific nutritional supplements that address specific needs, including fortification specific to a need.

The beverage line consists of five single-minded, nutritional benefit-driven products, all containing a fortification package of essential vitamins, nutrients, amino acids, electrolytes and herbs called Bodyguard.

According to Chris New, founder, chairman and CEO of NBI Juiceworks, producers and distributors of the drinks, the line fills a need by offering targeted nutrition and reduced calories in a single product. 

To learn more, visit www.nbijuiceworks.com.

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Here’s heartening news: More women are paying attention to their hearts in recent years, thanks perhaps to public awareness campaigns that emphasize a woman’s risk for heart disease. Too many, however, may not recognize the critical role blood pressure plays in heart health. In fact, women are less likely than men to make lifestyle changes to meet target goals for healthy blood pressure. Forty percent of women are not controlling their high blood pressure, or hypertension, according to a study published in a recent issue of Hypertension: Journal of the American Heart Association.

Altogether, high blood pressure affects more than 100 million adults in the U.S., putting them at a higher risk for heart disease, stroke, kidney failure and other health problems. Yet, according to the National Women’s Health Resource Center, 30 percent don’t know they have it.

A new recommendation by the American Heart Association (AHA) and other leading health organizations emphasizes the importance of regular home blood pressure monitoring in conjunction with a doctor’s supervision. This is especially important for pregnant women, as high blood pressure during pregnancy is a leading cause of maternal and infant deaths.

“It’s critical for women to make the connection between blood pressure and heart health. Especially when certain lifestyle factors such as diet and exercise or a specific life stage such as pregnancy or menopause can put women at greater risk for high blood pressure,” said Dr. Annabelle Volgman, medical director of the Rush University Heart Center for Women. “With heart disease being the No. 1 killer of women, women should make home blood pressure monitoring a part of their daily routine at all stages of life.”

The AHA suggests it’s important to get a monitor that has been clinically validated to accurately measure blood pressure by the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation, the British Hypertension Society or the International Protocol from The European Society of Hypertension.

Dr. Volgman offers the following tips for home blood pressure monitoring:

• Make sure the cuff fits: Measure around your upper arm and choose a monitor that comes with the correct size cuff. For example, Omron blood pressure monitors come with two cuff sizes or have expandable cuffs to fit both regular and large-size arms.

• Don’t smoke, drink caffeinated beverages or exercise within the 30 minutes of measuring your blood pressure.

• Sit with your back straight and supported–for example, choose a dining chair rather than a stool.

• Put your feet flat on the floor; don’t cross your legs.

• Your arm should be supported on a flat surface, such as a table, with your upper arm at heart level.

• Make sure the middle of the cuff is placed directly over your brachial artery–down the middle of your arm. Each time you measure, take two or three readings one minute apart and record all the results. Some monitors automatically take consecutive readings, display the average and even store the readings in memory.

• Vary the times of day and situations in which you take your blood presure, knowing that it can be elevated in the morning, if you’re stressed, or after drinking coffee and/or smoking. Track your readings over time and share them with your doctor.

Dr. Volgman urges women to make the connection between blood pressure and heart health. For more information on blood pressure management and a free informational brochure, visit www.bpnumbers.com.

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There is no question that our later years can be easier and happier if we exercise regularly.
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Health experts have a new warning for outdoor fitness buffs — exercise well away from roads and freeways.
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