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Green Exercise: Do the Stairs
For many people, when the temperature turns chilly, running outside really is no longer an option. Joining a gym working out on cardio equipment is a viable option, but one of the reasons I love running outdoors is that it doesn't use electricity, so it keeps my carbon footprint just a little bit smaller.
How about using the stairs in your home, apartment or office building?
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Exercise
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- A new study found that aerobic and resistance training significantly reduced fatigue in men undergoing radiation treatments for prostate cancer. Fatigue is a common side effect of such treatments.
- Doctors at the Mayo Clinic found that exercise improves the physical and emotional well-being of patients with Alzheimer's disease. The patients exercised for as little as 60 minutes each week.
How Kristen Bell Stays Fit as a Fiddle
Kristen Bell is no stranger to the spotlight, with her villainous role on Heroes and also starring in Forgetting Sarah Marshall. Now she's in another new flick, Couples Retreat, and with her busy career, Kristen has maintained her amazing figure.
In a recent interview with Women's Heath magazine, the blond actress shares how she tries to squeeze some kind of physical activity into her schedule every day, whether it's going for a walk, taking the stairs, or hiking with her pooches.
Weight control and diet
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- Biological and Medical Caus...
- Cultural and Emotional Caus...
- Risk Factors
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- Weight Management
- Medications
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- Cancer prevention guidelines from the American Cancer Society stress the importance of maintaining a healthy weight throughout life. A healthy weight is even more important than eating specific healthy foods, when it comes to cancer prevention.
- The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning consumers not to buy a product known as the "Brazilian diet pill." This product is labeled as a dietary supplement, but contains several chemicals found in powerful prescription drugs.
Ways to Recession-Proof Your Fitness
I was not pleased when my gym membership fee increased. As if it's not already expensive enough! If you can't afford monthly gym costs, here are some tips for working out on a budget.
10 Ways to Avoid Gaining Weight at Work
Working nine to five can wreak havoc on your waistline. The stress makes you crave junk food, and often you're too overworked to have the energy or time to exercise. When I asked FitSugar readers how they avoid gaining weight at work, here's what they said.
Migraine headaches
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- Introduction
- Prognosis
- Causes
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- Medications Used for Treatm...
- Prevention
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- About 17.1% of women and 5.6% of men suffer migraines, according to the 2007 American Migraine Prevalence and Prevention survey. Nearly a third of respondents reported 3 or more migraine attacks per month. Over half were severely impaired or needed bed rest during attacks.
Endometriosis
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- Introduction
- Causes
- Symptoms
- Risk Factors
- Complications
- Diagnosis
- Treatment
- Lifestyle Changes
- Medications
- Conservative Surgery
- Hysterectomy
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Losing weight
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- Get Jyze with it! Walk with a gyroscope — Fit Bottomed Girls
- Freeze this: Simon Cowell believes in cryogenics — FitCeleb
- Lazy lady fitness is the blow dryer workout —Vitamin G
- The ins and outs of breathing while getting sweaty — Vital Juice Daily
- Looking for a free cardio workout? Climb some stairs — That's Fit
- Couples exercise: libidinous fitness or annoying workout?
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