Posted on June 29, 2009 by admin
Last week I discussed the surprising dangers of cardiac arrest for those under 60 years of age and how younger people may be more vulnerable to dying than older people during such an episode. Today, I’m taking a step back to review some of the basics about cardiac arrest symptoms and how the public can [...]
Continue ReadingPosted on June 25, 2009 by admin
After I joined the world in feeling the shock of Michael Jackson’s untimely death today from cardiac arrest- my following thoughts went toward trying to speaking out about the death rate for people under 60 who experience cardiac arrest.
Continue ReadingPosted on June 24, 2009 by admin
Pancreatic cancer is now the fourth-leading cause of death for American men and women and now it seems obesity is one of the leading factos in this increasing risk to the nation’s health.
A study cited today in the journal of the American Medical Association examined 841 patients with pancreatic cancer and 754 healthy people of [...]
Posted on June 23, 2009 by admin
I’ve been battling the hyper-merchandising of junk food for a quite a while- especially as it relates to Childhood obesity leading into adult health and weight disorders.
Well now it seems even non-junk food retailers and restaurants are scientifically altering the ingredients of food products in order to better manipulate the average human’s nervous response to [...]
Posted on June 18, 2009 by admin
A new study shows that happiness and extroversion can fend off disease and the other ravages of the aging process, even when our bodies become stressed. The ability of the body to withstand stress related inflammatory diseases is not just a matter of genetics, race, or gender – it is also linked to ‘life force’, [...]
Continue ReadingPosted on June 18, 2009 by admin
As long as I’m compiling lists- here’s another good one from the guys over at the Fitness and Business Coaching Blog.
If you read health magazines, you will come across a lot of tips regarding to weight loss. Well – Some of these tips work and others don’t. Generally the ones that don’t work are those [...]
Posted on June 15, 2009 by admin
The dangerous effects of toxic chemicals in cosmetic products has been a topic of discussion for the Food and Drug Administration for many years.
Thanks to persistent complaints by consumers and a 2002 report by the Environmental Working Group, which indicated that 72 percent of popular cosmetics contained dangerous chemicals, the FDA, along with major cosmetics [...]
Posted on June 15, 2009 by admin
Joe Weider will be receiving the “Health Advocate Lifetime Achievement Award” for his contributions to the world of bodybuilding and efforts in eradicating the epidemic of obesity in America. Celebrity trainer, Michael Torchia’s, proclamation to make August 1st an Annual Holiday called “Health and Fitness Day” in Los Angeles will also be announced at this [...]
Continue ReadingPosted on June 12, 2009 by admin
Happy Father’s Day!
As a health and fitness professional, I truly enjoy gifts that address my health concerns as a man. Sending a nice snack package of Salmon or other fatty fish is a perfect way to express your love for dad and concern for his health.
Posted on June 12, 2009 by admin
1. High Calcium Snacks Like Yogurt & Cheese (for anti-Bloating)
According to the American Dietetic Association, consuming high-calcium foods can quickly help deflate PMS puffiness and bloating from too much salt in your food- which comes in handy when you’re about to hit the beach in your new two-piece swimsuit.
