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Wheat belly: Your bagel is making you fat

Kristina Marquez — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 01:20:00 -0800

Have you been exercising and eating a balanced diet and still not reaching your fitness goals? Despite all your efforts do you still have that dreaded spare tire around your waist? The culprit – wheat. That’s right -- the very fiber that is touted as part of “heart-healthy” diets and stamped and endorsed on cereal boxes for your convenience. Dr. William Davis, cardiologist and author of Wheat Belly, isn’t selling a fad diet to make millions. He’s saving lives by eliminating wheat from his patient’s diets.

7 Things you didn’t know about your health

Kristina Marquez — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 01:48:00 -0700

As you’re looking for the perfect holiday gifts for your loved ones, don’t forget to put Y-O-U on the list and get this book! Our Bodies, Ourselves is the book on women’s health which, in its 40th anniversary edition, delivers cutting-edge information on all things we wonder about our physical and mental health. Here are the top seven women’s health facts you should know heading into the New Year.

Preparing the student athlete for sports season

Kristina Marquez — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 07:52:00 -0700

Months of schlepping gear to and from practice and long workout sessions have you and your child excited for the new sports season. Learn how you and your kiddo can prepare to excel this season, and what your coach should provide. Dr. Damion Martins, director of orthopedics and sports medicine at Atlantic Health Systems/director of internal medicine for the New York Jets, gives you the details on athlete preparation and what to expect from a coach.

Kids fitness: The power of positive thinking

Kristina Marquez — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 16:20:00 -0700

Kids are naturally active and want to expend energy. You can help foster a lifestyle of fitness and happiness to last their lifetime, because you have the power to instill a positive attitude toward activities and sports, which is the key to athletic success. The goal is to make fitness a fun habit full of enjoyment and stimulation. A positive attitude is essential to creating a successful and happy athlete.

What you need to know about your child's behavior

Kristina Marquez — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 06:26:00 -0700

Parenting is challenging. Parenting can be even more challenging when your toddler begins having emotional outbursts and difficulty socializing, and protests if there is a change in routine. Perhaps you thought you were done with the “terrible twos” and it may be normal behavior or it could be something more. Asperger’s is a form of autism that might be the culprit of the negative behaviors your child is exhibiting. Here are some quick tips for understanding Asperger's.

Running tips: How to train for a marathon

Kristina Marquez — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 10:27:00 -0700

Whether you’ve been running for years or have just started pounding the pavement, if you want to add a marathon to your bucket list and join the ranks of 26.2-mile finishers — welcome and congratulations for taking on this challenge! We’ve got expert running tips for you to not only complete a marathon but to feel good doing it. Here’s how!

Resiliency: Get skills to be happier and healthier

Kristina Marquez — Fri, 06 May 2011 12:41:00 -0700

Lance Armstrong faced a devastating diagnosis that changed his life. He battled cancer and survived – and came back to cycling and life physically and emotionally stronger. He was resilient. What does resiliency mean to you? Your health could depend on your resiliency. Here’s how to embrace it.

Workout revival: 3 Fun spring workouts

Kristina Marquez — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 10:39:00 -0800

Out with the drudgery of "New Year’s resolution" fitness and in with fun, spring workout routines! You’ve been working hard in the gym since you committed to your New Year’s fitness resolutions, and the weekly treadmill and indoor aerobic classes have lost their appeal. You’re ready for fun and fresh workout changes to keep you motivated. With just a few changes to your weekly exercises, you’ll be reinvigorated to stick to your fitness goals and jump into the spring season.

Are you in love with your workout buddy?

Kristina Marquez — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 10:55:00 -0800

Do you think you’re in love with your exercise partner but not really sure? Your body is giving you signals you’re interested … and your mind seems to agree. Could your mind be mistaken on what your body is telling it and those feelings of love aren’t really about your buddy at all? Here’s how sweating together can release endorphins and more.

Do you have a health care proxy?

Kristina Marquez — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 16:44:00 -0700

In recent years the terms health care proxy and advance directives have become increasingly significant when it comes to patient care and end-of-life wishes. But what do these terms mean and what do they mean for you and your family? Here are the facts on and benefits of a health care proxy.

Coping with post-race depression

Kristina Marquez — Mon, 10 May 2010 09:47:00 -0700

Race day arrived and you gave it your all, but then race day ended and left you feeling apathetic and depressed. After weeks, sometimes months, of sacrifices – grueling workouts, calorie counting, early bedtimes, spending less time with family and friends – you expected to feel on top of the world. Yet all you feel is let down and unmotivated. What gives? Though exercise has been shown to alleviate depression, athletes often experience the post-race blues. It can occur independently of your race performance, but can be intensified if you didn’t perform as well as you had planned. Here are some ways to beat the dreaded post-race blues.

Following an exercise prescription

Kristina Marquez — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 09:25:00 -0700

Even before you walk in your doctor’s office, you know the merits of exercise. Yet, whether you have made excuses to not exercise or have had a medical condition that has hindered your efforts, having your doctor give you an exercise prescription, or orders to start some regimen of regular physical activity, can be daunting. Exercise is good for you, will make you feel better, and shouldn’t be something you fear. Here is a simple guide to following your doctor’s orders to get moving.

3 Intense indoor workouts

Kristina Marquez — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 06:57:00 -0800

It's important to keep active during the winter and the slushy spring months, especially if you live where the weather inevitably hinders your usual outdoor exercise. Here are three fresh, fun and fab ways to beat those inclement weather blahs and burn major calories. These intense indoor workouts are so effective, you may find yourself wishing for cold or rainy days all year round!

5 fitness tips for new moms

Kristina Marquez — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 10:13:00 -0700

Being a mom doesn't mean you have to give up being in shape. Here are some ideas to help you get an enviably fit mommy body. Some exercises can be done with your baby in tow and others are ideal for times you need some time for yourself.

How to welcome unexpected guests

Kristina Marquez — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 09:09:00 -0700

Have you ever had unexpected guests arrive from out of town and have you in a panic because you weren't prepared for overnight visitors? Fortunately, there are a few key preparations that are easy to make even before your friends or family decide to drop in on you unannounced. Even better, they will feel especially welcomed and be memorably impressed with your hospitality.