Moving Day for Fitness Site
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Fitness for Social Media Addicts
The whole social networking scene has become quite the pandemic. Over the long haul, we could realize more casualties as a result of an ever-increasing sedentary public than we have seen with any strand of influenza.
Cranberries for Good Health
I have discovered the health benefits derived from consuming cranberries. We all know that drinking 8 oz. per day of cranberry juice maintains a healthy urinary tract, preventing infections. But, did you know that cranberries beat out strawberries, spinach, broccoli, organs, beets, and grapes for having the highest ORAC value? ORAC is the oxygen radical absorbance ability of a substance to subdue oxygen free radicals? These are anti-aging! And that’s not all.
We’re Killing Ourselves
The October, 2009 issue of AARP bulletin listed the 50 most prescribed drugs in the U.S. in 2008. At first look, one might scroll through the list and see where the prescriptions that they take fall in the line-up. As I was reading through the list, I saw a pattern emerging; a very disturbing one. I totalled the numbers for prescriptions for the same ailments and came up with the four leading ones:
Health and Wellness Is An US Plan
There has been a lot of talk about incentives and stimulus plans. Everything from cars to furniture can be purchased at discounted prices and interest rates. Though nothing new, many companies have implemented wellness incentives to employees, in an effort to lower health insurance premiums.
Roller Coasters, Water Parks, and Cellulite
As a bona fide thrill seeker, roller coasters are at the top of my to-do list for summer entertainment. Anything with a steep drop qualifies. Dolly Parton’s Dollywood and Splash Country are a short drive, so I purchase a season pass each year. It makes for a fun day trip. They are located side-by-side,
