May 17, 2012
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Nutrition & Exercise
Articles in the “Body Wise” department provide readers with insight and news related to exercise and nutrition, emphasizing the important role these two areas play in overall wellness. Features cover exercise trends and advice from experts, in-depth coverage of timely nutrition topics, healthful recipes, tips for integrating fitness into your daily life, and more.
By Paulette Lambert, RD, CDE Director of Nutrition, California Health & Longevity Institute Discussions related to inflammation in the body and its role in chronic disease have been increasingly popular in health news. As the topic gains momentum, further media attention will no doubt spur the marketing of consumer products claiming to reduce the body’s [...]
By Lisa Gulotta In my movement, fitness, and yoga classes, I often meet students who have heard the fateful words, “You have breast cancer.” Every student’s situation is different, of course, but they all share a common experience: in one way or another, they feel their lives will never quite be the same. After diagnosis [...]
Know when to exercise and when to rest. By Laurie Wertich You wake up with a sore throat and the sniffles; is it an excuse to roll over and catch an extra hour of sleep, or should you lace up your shoes and go for a jog? That depends. Learning to tune in to your [...]
By Laurie Wertich Add these fall foods to your pantry for flavor and nutrition. Summer may be winding down, but growers’ markets are gearing up with the fall harvest. Though your taste buds may still pine for juicy tomatoes and fresh berries, fall brings a new kind of bounty. In fact, the fall harvest is [...]
Women, Alcohol, and Sleep Avoid alcohol at bedtime for a better night’s sleep. Alcohol poses a misleading conundrum: it appears to make you drowsy, but it actually interferes with deep sleep, leaving you groggy and sleep-deprived the next day. New research indicates that alcohol causes more sleep problems for women than men, possibly as a [...]
By Paulette Lambert, RD, CDE Director of Nutrition, California Health & Longevity Institute With the wide variety of supplements and procedures marketed to make people look and feel younger, you may be wondering if it’s all hype or if science actually endorses any of these options. There is in fact one supplement that consistently yields [...]
Group exercise provides an added dose of motivation and fun. By Laurie Wertich If you’re like most people, the thought of going to the gym and slogging it out solo on a treadmill probably sounds like a tedious chore. In fact, in the grand scheme of chores, many of us might be inclined to choose [...]
A few simple additions can ensure that your smoothie packs a nutritional punch. By Laurie Wertich Smoothies are a popular choice among busy people looking for a quick, nutritious meal. But often these drinks are loaded with sugar and actually end up being lower in nutritional value than we might imagine. Think about it: if [...]
Calorie Busters High-intensity workouts help you burn calories. You may have heard the age-old weight-loss adage eat less; exercise more. There is some truth to it, but it needs some clarification. More exercise does not always equal more weight loss. It’s about creating a calorie deficit. In fact, this is simple grade-school math: to lose [...]
By Paulette Lambert, RD, CDE Director of Nutrition, California Health & Longevity Institute Researchers now have powerful data indicating that lifestyle choices made in youth and early adulthood can have a great impact on future health and wellness. For decades the prevailing factor on health as we age was thought to lie in our genes. [...]
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