We won't nag you about what you already know: daily exercise is good for your heart, helps lower your risk for diabetes and stroke, and is the only surefire way to lose weight. The problem isn't ignorance… it's willpower. It can be really hard to stick to an exercise regimen! But exercise, like everything else, is about habit. Eventually your body will get used to it, and … [Read more...] about Tips for making exercise a habit
Diet & Fitness
Foods that lower your cancer risk
Your diet and lifestyle can increase your cancer risk—or decrease it. In fact, some studies show that up to 30% of cancers are largely affected by the food you eat. The good news, however, is that you can significantly lower your cancer risk just by adjusting your meals. Load up on fruits, vegetables and whole grains. There are so many ways you can do that (a serving of … [Read more...] about Foods that lower your cancer risk
How to lower your heart attack risk after 40
Our risk for heart attack increases as we grow older. A big factor is the change in cholesterol levels: ideally, the HDL or good cholesterol sweeps the LDL or bad cholesterol to our liver. But without HDL, the bad stuff builds up and causes a fatty substance called plaque—blocking arteries and leading to a heart attack. High blood pressure can also make the arteries themselves … [Read more...] about How to lower your heart attack risk after 40
Tips for exercising when you have asthma
Good news for asthmatics: you can still exercise If you have asthma. In fact, moderate and carefully monitored exercise may even strengthen your lungs and overall health. The key is to not overdo it, so you don't experience bronchoconstriction (or when the airways dry up and constrict, making it difficult to breathe). This article can help you understand what can happen … [Read more...] about Tips for exercising when you have asthma
Conquer the Bra Bulge!
Bra bulge? You know what I mean: the mounds of fat that roll up around, and out of, the back and sides of our bras—totally ruining the sexy silhouette of a form-fitting dress or tank top. Clearly, we're just a little bit overweight and less toned than we should be. (Read our tips on the healthy way to lose those pounds, fast.) / But the problem of bra bulge can get worse … [Read more...] about Conquer the Bra Bulge!