Workout for the Beginner Runner
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Is Sitting a Death Sentence?
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If you think your once-a-day training session counteracts the hours you spend sitting, think again. Leading a sedentary lifestyle—even if you exercise regularly—could do a number on your health, according to an editorial in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.
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7 Everyday Tasks Made Easy
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Even if you’re not an athlete in the sporty sense of the word, you likely attempt daily feats that require a fair amount of strength, stability, balance and endurance.
Aside from the threat of embarrassment, the last thing you want to do is injure yourself trying to complete a routine chore like, say, replacing an empty water cooler in your office or shoveling the walk. We’ve got you covered. With advice from a performance specialist, a nutritionist, and even a dog care expert, here’s what you need to know to perform better and reduce your potential for injury during life’s everyday challenges.
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7 Winter Speed Sports to Watch
The Olympic Winter Games are back, and loyal hockey, skiing, and ice skating viewers are lined up to watch their favorite athletes compete. While these sports reign supreme in spectators, there are actually 15 sporting events taking place over the next two weeks. Many of these sports are precise, thrilling, and downright scary. Check out the seven fast-paced events that will bring out your inner speed demon. (Check your local listings as schedules may vary due to weather conditions).
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Tis' the Season for Cocoa, Colds, and...Coronaries
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Don't let the snow bury your heart. The more frigid the air, the more your blood vessels constrict, increasing your risk of a heart attack. That’s because constricted vessels cause your blood pressure to spike and can reduce oxygen flow to the heart.
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Protect Skin From Winter Rays
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Whether you’re hitting the slopes, shoveling out, or simply sharing a snowy walk with your family, wearing sunscreen is critical. While the intensity of ultraviolet B (UVB) rays diminishes in the winter, ultraviolet A (UVA) rays remain constant twelve months a year, according to Perry Robins, M.D., president of the Skin Cancer Foundation.
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One Small Resolution
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Big change is scary. Whether embarking on healthy habits (losing weight, exercising more) or just trying to ditch bad ones (smoking, drinking), big plans to change fast often lead nowhere. Small change, on the other hand, is typically more manageable, measureable, and effective.
That’s why every month in his blog, One Small Change, contributing writer Joe Kita takes small steps to better his life. In the past year, Kita has made positive, healthful changes with the help of expert consultants guiding him each step of the way. And he blogged about every strategy and tip he used. The result: A series of 30-day plans to live healthier, day by day.
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Video Game Injuries?
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Apparently pain and injury are just part of the game, at least when it comes to some video games. A new study shows that gaming for more than an hour a day increases your risk of wrist and finger pain.
The researchers, from New York University's Hospital for Joint Diseases, found that more than one in 10 kids who play video games on game consoles or hand-held devices experience significant joint pain in their hands. The pain was bad enough that it limited how much they played.
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"I rarely got hungry. Whether I was just eating a bowl of steel-cut oats in the morning or snacking on fiber-rich foods throughout the day, I never got the urge to go elbow-deep in a bag of Bickel’s or squat in a corner with Ben & Jerry."
—test subject Joe Kita in "Are You Eating Enough Fiber?"
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Are You Eating Enough Fiber?
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