Health Watch
IT'S ALL ABOUT HEALTH AND FITNESS LIFESTYLE
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Bye, Bye, BMI?
September 2013 -
Obesity has now been classified as a disease. Let's look at various ways of measuring obesity: BMI (Body Mass Index) may not be the most accurate.
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Indians Particularly Vulnerable to Heart Attacks
August 2013 -
Heart attack: For women, it's 6 times more deadly than breast cancer. For Indian-Americans, it's worse than for the average American. Awareness, acting quickly are vital.
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Don’t Take the Heat
July 2013 -
If you’ll be outdoors this summer, it is best to gradually acclimate yourself to the heat over a period of several days. Here are more tips and precautions.
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Adding Color to Your Plate
June 2013 -
“No sugars, limit the starches, and increase the fiber and protein.” So instead of a pale plate of oily chicken and starchy rice, try a colorful plate bursting with food value.
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Pump it up with Plyometrics
May 2013 -
Can explosive plyometric moves help you burn calories and accelerate your weight loss? If you have basic strength and conditioning, ‘plyos’ can give various benefits.
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Are You a Candidate for Yoga ?
April 2013 -
Nearly 75 percent of Americans report stress-related symptoms in a given month. Stress leads to many serious health conditions. Reverse this impact with yoga and meditation.
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All about Stretching
March 2013 -
Which is better, stretching before exercise or after? You may be surprised at these facts. Here are some whats, hows, and whys, as well as very important whens.
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Checking your blood pressure can help save your life
February 2013 -
Many people have hypertension (high blood pressure) or prehypertension, and either don't know or don't have it under control. Finding out and treating it is lifesaving, to avoid many future problems.
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Don’t Just Make Resolutions. Prioritize!
January 2013 -
Obesity and being overweight not only hinder the quality of your life but also put you at high risk of getting diseases, even leading to an early death. Here are 3 doable goals to keep in mind throughout the year.
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Is organic food worth considering?
December 2012 -
Organic food sales jumped from $3.6 billion in 1997 to $26.7 billion in 2010. What is driving this trend? Are organic foods healthier than conventional?
