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July 22, 2011

Walking Towards A Longer Life

Filed under: being healthy — Tags: active lifestyle, healthy state, living longer, secret of longevity — Kcondon @ 9:05 pm

As we age the question of how healthy we are and how much longer I have left hangs over us. We look for many ways to decide if our health is good and if the lifestyles we live are the correct ones. This process is tricky because we see seemingly healthy seniors die while others much like them continue to live. So the next question becomes what’s the secret to living longer?

The secret of longevity according to tests show that the faster a senior walks reflects their life expectancy. A study done on 35,000 older adults (average age of 74) mostly white women showed a ten-year survival increase of about 12% for every 0.1 m/second of increasement in their walking speed. Seniors that walked 1 meter per second (about 2.25 mph) or faster consistently showed the best results.

What this study along with many other studies about the effects of walking shows is that the faster you walk the better all your biological systems are working for example your muscular, nervous, and digestion systems. However if you’re walking speed is fast then don’t assume everything is alright you still need to closely watch your health because underlying issues that aren’t reflected by walking speed. Walking fast just means you’re more likely to love longer because you’re in a healthy state. Take Edward Gerjouy for example. Edward is a 92 year old man who can walk on an incline treadmill for more than 30 min without fatigue.

Administering a time test can give you and your doctor an understanding of your level of health. The lesson here is to have an active lifestyle because the more movement especially an elderly person goes though keeps their internal systems active and working supposed to slowing down and getting lazy. It’s advised that elderly get more involved in activities like strolls to increase their walking speed.

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August 12, 2010

7 Health Benefits of Blueberries

Filed under: anti-aging,being healthy,belly fat,cholesterol — Tags: aging, anti-aging, belly fat, cancer, cholesterol, copper, heart disease, iron, lose weight, vision, vitamin A, vitamin b, vitamin c, zinc — Amanda @ 4:35 pm

Blueberries are ripe and local during the summer months, the perfect reason to eat them as snacks or in pies. You may not know, however, that blueberries are also exceptional for the health in numerous ways

Anti-Oxidant Rich - Blueberries have the highest ant-oxidant capacity of all other fresh fruit. Blueberries contain large amounts of vitamin C, vitamin B complex, vitamin E, vitamin A, copper, selenium, zinc, and iron. All of these components boost the immune system and prevent infections.

Help Slim Belly Fat – New studies suggest that blueberries can help reduce belly fat as well as risk factors for developing cardiovascular disease and metabolic syndrome. A blueberry rich diet in a study on rats resulted in lower cholesterol, less abdominal fat, and lower triglycerides in the subjects. There was also an improvement in glucose and insulin control.

Anti-Aging – Blueberries have components that neutralize the free radicals in your body that can cause aging. Being full of anti-oxidants these sweet berries are your best defense against wrinkles.

Healthy Heart – Blueberries have the amazing ability to improve cardiac muscles, and reduce bad cholesterol. Blueberries are often used as a supplement to cure heart disease.

20/20 Vision – According to clinical studies, blueberry extract high in anthocyanosides has been found to slow down vision loss. Blueberries can prevent and slow down all age-related eye problems due to their high anti-oxidant levels. Other components in blueberries like flavanoids, vitamin A, zinc, phosphorus, and selenium are beneficial and essential for good eye health.

Increased Mood – Blueberries increase the production of the feel-good hormone dopamine. This hormone is a natural neurotransmitter that moderates mood, brain function, and motor skills. Those who are low in dopamine levels tend to have brain disorders such as Parkinson’s disease.

Cancer – Blueberries can be beneficial to cancer patients because they contain compounds such as Pterostilbene, Ellagic Acid, Anthocyanin (anti-oxidant), copper, and Vitamin C that work together to help prevent and even cure cancer.

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April 1, 2010

Walk off Stubborn Belly Fat

Filed under: asthma,being healthy,belly fat,energy,exercise,mood,Uncategorized,walking,weight loss,weight training — Amanda @ 3:30 pm

Exercise is a key ingredient to a healthy lifestyle. It is also an important tool in getting rid of the belly fat that bulges out of your jeans. It seems that matter how hard we try, some of us just aren’t made for intense exercises like jogging and biking.

The simple and effective alternative to intense workouts is fitness walking. Fitness walking combines your basic knowledge of walking with a faster pace. Fast-paced walking is actually more effective at burning stomach fat than running. Another difference is that you won’t be gasping for air after your fitness walk. Many people think that if you aren’t running you aren’t working out, but if you walk briskly for 30 minutes, 4 times a week you can effectively lose weight and build strength.

Fitness walking is easy to do and very effective. It requires a quick pace and 90 degree angled arms that swing as you walk. When combined with healthy dieting, fitness walking can improve your overall health and figure, and will boost your mood and energy levels Be patient – You won’t start to notice results for several weeks. Combine fitness walking with weight training to help sculpt your body.

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August 20, 2009

5 Ways to Reduce Acne

Filed under: acne,acne remedy,being healthy,breakouts,caffeine,cure acne,exercise,healthy living,junk food,minerals,Uncategorized,vitamins — Amanda @ 11:46 am

There are lots of us who suffer from moderate to severe breakouts on a daily basis. If you are reluctant to try expensive skin products like Proactive, or Phisoderm and Biore aren’t working for you, try these 5 easy steps to clearer skin.

1. Wash – You must wash your face twice a day EVERY day no matter what. Use a mild soap and warm water to free your skin of oils and dirt. An acne soap product that I personally recommend is Face Doctor soap. I kid you not – it works wonders on moderate breakouts if used twice a day.

2. Don’t touch – Try to avoid touching your face. There’s a lot of oil on your fingers and touching you face can transfer these oils to your skin and clog your pores.

3. Stop Popping! – Despite what you think, popping pimples does not make them better. In fact, it will cause them to become enflamed, larger, and could possibly scar. The bacteria and oils on your hand will disturb the breakout.

4. Drink water – If you try cutting out all beverages except water for an entire week, you will notice a difference in the appearance of your skin. It’s a classic remedy.

5. Eat Healthy – The healthier you are, the healthier your skin will be. Eat foods high in fibre such as whole grains, fruits and vegetables. Try to stay away from junk food and caffeine. Daily exercise will also keep you feeling healthy.

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