http://www.activelifeguide.com Activelife - News en-us http://www.activelifeguide.com/rssnews.php?nid=EECP-Enhancing-and-Enriching-Li If youre tired of not being able to do normal everyday activities, join thousands of others who have discovered the life-enhancing benefits of a revolutionary new therapy. If youre among the more than seven million patients with symptomatic coronary a... Activelife 2012-02-29 http://www.activelifeguide.com/rssnews.php?nid=The-1-Reason-to-Work-Out-Today Its not easy to make time to work out every day. Gym sessions cut into your work time, family time, snooze time, and downtime. But heres some fitness news that will make you smile. A new study in the Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology foun... Activelife 2012-02-29 http://www.activelifeguide.com/rssnews.php?nid=Use-the-Right-Diet-Strategy-for Effective weight loss is really about making healthy lifestyle changes. It starts with a commitment to oneself, and it can take many steps to eventually achieve real change. Exercise is important, but making changes in both our diet and nutrition is key i... Activelife 2012-02-29 http://www.activelifeguide.com/rssnews.php?nid=Beauty-Is-From-Within-in-More-W We all desire to look better on the outside. It is our nature to fight the aging process, and we prize a youthful glow, smooth skin, and hair with a healthy sheen. There is really no limit to the number of options when it comes to products for skin, hair,... Activelife 2011-08-19 http://www.activelifeguide.com/rssnews.php?nid=Leptin-and-the-Big-Deal-about-C For the past several months you may have seen my mild diatribe regarding the increased use of carbohydrates in the standard American diet (SAD). Whether its in the form of high fructose corn syrup, cane sugar, or even the amounts that make it into our ca... Activelife 2011-08-19 http://www.activelifeguide.com/rssnews.php?nid=Exercise-Is-Key-to-Helping-Cont Wake-Up Call There I was, face-to-face with my endocrinologist as he delivered the news. My blood test showed that my A1C, a measure of ones average blood glucose control for the past two to three months, was very high. The normal range is 4%5.9%. In... Activelife 2011-08-19 http://www.activelifeguide.com/rssnews.php?nid=The-Real-Skinny-on-Our-Obesity- Is there any one contributor to chronic health conditions that is more prevalent and dangerous than obesity? National obesity rates among adults have doubled since 1980, yet obesity seems to be overlooked and misunderstood more often than any other diseas... Activelife 2011-08-19 http://www.activelifeguide.com/rssnews.php?nid=Health-Benefits-of-Cycling Cycling is one of the easiest ways to exercise. You can ride a bicycle almost anywhere, at any time of the year, and without spending a fortune. Many people put off doing certain sports because of the high level of skill that seems to be required, or per... Activelife 2011-08-19 http://www.activelifeguide.com/rssnews.php?nid=Beef-Up-on-Your-Protein What are we without protein? Not much really. Excluding water, protein is the most abundant molecule in the body and is found in every cell. If you are not getting protein throughout the day, you are missing out on a key component of a healthy lifestyle. ... Activelife 2011-08-19 http://www.activelifeguide.com/rssnews.php?nid=Fitness-for-Swimmers- Serious swimmers will benefit from a well-structured weight/body conditioning program that is designed suitably for both the chosen stroke and chosen distance. Its important to make sure that the weights used and exercises undertaken lead to a symmetrica... Activelife 2011-08-19 http://www.activelifeguide.com/rssnews.php?nid=Energy-drinks-Ok-for-Athletes I like to kick-start my workouts with energy drinks, such as Red Bull. Is this OK?Occasional energy drinks are safe for most people. Caution is important, however, especially if you have underlying heart problems. Energy drinks which are often lo... Activelife 2011-04-03 http://www.activelifeguide.com/rssnews.php?nid=Stepping-Up-Fitness0 How many steps should you take a day to keep fit? Experts recommend at least 10,000 steps--or about 5 miles--a day for health. It may sound like a lot. But most people walk about 4,000 steps doing regular daily activities. For example, if you ar... Activelife 2011-04-03 http://www.activelifeguide.com/rssnews.php?nid=Alcohol-use-Why-Moderation-is-K0 Can alcohol benefit your health? It depends on how much you drink.Youve likely heard that its OK to drink in moderation, but what does that mean? And why is moderation important? Moderate alcohol use seems to offer some health benefits, particularly for... Activelife 2011-04-03 http://www.activelifeguide.com/rssnews.php?nid=Making-the-Move Whether you are dealing with an overweight child in your home or not, you are a part of creating the solution for all our children. Prevention of future issues is as critical as addressing current ones, and encouraging an active lifestyle for your childre... Activelife 2011-04-03 http://www.activelifeguide.com/rssnews.php?nid=The-7-Top-Foods-for-Runners0 For runners, food does more than just squelch hunger. It also fuels your muscles and keeps you healthy. These seven elite foods for runners will help you feel your best -- and keep you up and running. Small Bagel with Peanut Butter If youre a mo... Activelife 2011-02-27 http://www.activelifeguide.com/rssnews.php?nid=3-Tips-for-Your-Running-Shoes Width Matters When youre shopping for running shoes, its easy to tell when a pair is too narrow. But it may not be so easy to tell if a shoe is wider than you need. Having shoes that are too wide can be a problem. Youre more prone to painful blis... Activelife 2011-02-27 http://www.activelifeguide.com/rssnews.php?nid=4-Tips-to-Stay-Motivated Fitness doesnt have to be drudgery. Stay motivated by setting goals and choosing activities you enjoy. Have you ever started a fitness program and then quit? If you answered yes, youre not alone. Many people start fitness programs but stop when the... Activelife 2011-02-27 http://www.activelifeguide.com/rssnews.php?nid=Use-More-Spices-and-Less-Salt An important part of healthy eating is choosing foods that are low in salt (sodium chloride) and other forms of sodium. Using less sodium is key to keeping blood pressure at a healthy level. Most Americans use more salt and sodium than they need. Some ... Activelife 2010-08-24 http://www.activelifeguide.com/rssnews.php?nid=Super-Secrets-to-Trim-Your-Tumm SKIP THE ALCOHOL That glass of wine with dinner may be part of the reason your jeans are too tight. Alcohol also tends to raise cortisol levels, sending fat to your belly. STOP SMOKING Smokers tend to believe the smoking keeps them thin. The truth is that... Activelife 2010-04-29 http://www.activelifeguide.com/rssnews.php?nid=CAMPING-SAFETY-TIPS Each year in this country approximately 10,000 people die from food poisoning. The danger for this to occur increases when food may be improperly stored or prepared while camping or on picnics. In most cases, using common sense will help you avoid acciden... Activelife 2010-04-29 http://www.activelifeguide.com/rssnews.php?nid=10-Reasons-to-Move Exercise makes you sharper, happier, and healthier. Get ready to transform your life! Have you ever vowed to ring in a new year by starting to exercise - only to end up too busy, tired, or achy? The right motivation can make you 70% more likely to keep it... Activelife 2010-04-19 http://www.activelifeguide.com/rssnews.php?nid=Best-Practice-to-Burn-Calories- Step 1 - Start with incline at zero and speed at a comfortable pace (walking or jogging).Step 2 - 1 Minute: Raise incline one or more percent every 15 seconds.Step 3 - 1 Minute: Reduce the incline one percent every fifteen seconds.Step 4 - 3 Minutes: Walk... Activelife 2010-04-14 http://www.activelifeguide.com/rssnews.php?nid=The-Right-Way-to-Weight-Loss-af Your 3-step Plan to trim extra calories without counting, dieting, or feeling deprived. Fat makes you fat. No, wait, carbs are the enemy. The truth is, no matter your age, when it comes to weight loss, it's all about calories: You have to burn off more th... Activelife 2010-04-14