Archive for 2008
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Can Walking Actually Prevent The Common Cold?
We all know the saying about the apple, but can walking once a day actually prevent the common cold? I was doing a little research and round a study in late 2006 from the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle seemed to indicate that this may indeed be possible. This may be great news [...]
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Low-Carb Diets
Diets low in carbohydrates have been prevalent on the diet and health food scene for years, and they have generally experienced overwhelming attention and popularity. Diets like these require that their adherents cut nearly all carbs from their daily dietary intake, including breads, pastas, grains, fruit, milk, and starchy vegetables. Instead, the diet [...]
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Neutrogena Sunscreen Review
As summer gets into full swing, it’s a great time to revisit your sunscreen options and see if they are working for you. Skin cancer is becoming more common. As these health and aging concerns grow, it is vital that you are using at least some form of protection for your skin. There are [...]
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My Health Week in Review
Every week, I try to update you on the progress of my health… my successes, failures, and what I’ve learned in the process.
Body Stats
I usually report my weight and body fat. Unfortunately since I’m on the road this week, I don’t have a means to measure either.
Exercise
I successfully completed week 3 of the 100 [...] -
My Biggest Health-Fitness Vice
Earlier this week Fit36 asked me What is Your Biggest Health/Fitness Vice? I’ve been muddling it through my head the last few days trying to come up with an answer.
Here’s what I came up with:I’m not in bad health - My body mass index is around 23-24. My body fat is around 19%. [...]
