To “cure” obesity we to end our obsession with
To “cure” obesity we to end our obsession with policies for facilitating weight loss. Rather, we need to commit to enabling all Americans to experience the benefits of healthy living.
To “cure” obesity we to end our obsession with policies for facilitating weight loss. Rather, we need to commit to enabling all Americans to experience the benefits of healthy living.
“I have always loved to be active and outdoors from a young age. When I am exercising I feel alive and healthy – my energy levels are higher and I am more productive with my time. There is nothing better than that feeling you get after a good work out it keeps my wellbeing balanced…
Wow!
I have lactose intolerance so I must completely avoid dairy, MYTH. Most individuals with lactose intolerance are still able to consume small amounts of regular dairy products, depending on their individual tolerance. Yoghurt and cheese are low in lactose, and the healthy bacteria present in yoghurt further aids in its digestion. Try spreading your intake…
Image: iStock Joint pain can rob you of life’s simple pleasures — you may no longer look forward to walking your dog, gardening, or chasing a tennis ball across the court. Even the basics of getting through your day, like getting into the car or ca…
“As a working mother of two, I exercise not just for the health benefits, but for a bit of unapologetic ‘me’ time as well.” Anita Hobson-Powell, CEO of Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA) #30for30 #ReasonsToExercise #ExerciseAwarenessMonth
Bye-bye big tobacco.
CHANCES are you know that ice-cream, chocolate biscuits and potato chips are not likely to be your friends when weight control is the goal but what about the other silent saboteurs that slip into your diet regularly?
About 3 years ago following my 60th birthday my GP recommended I have a comprehensive heart check. Although I felt fine, it disclosed that a lifetime of relatively sedentary but stressful work, sporadic exercise and undisciplined eating and drinking, had wrought the usual havoc-moderate coronary and carotid artery disease, blood pressure and body weight outside normal limits.
Although the treating doctors did not suggest I was about to die, they prescribed a pot pourri of daily medications and gently hinted that changing my life style might be a good idea-otherwise…. I was, however, quite shocked: whatever remained of my youthful illusion of immortality vanished overnight. I was just another middle aged (elderly?) male on the downhill slide to oblivion. In short it was a wakeup call.
By chance I stumbled into the Regenesis Gym at Edgecliff and met up with Jarrat Wood, Personal Trainer.
Chronic diseases are responsible for nine out of ten deaths in Australia, and for much of the public health expenditure that’s causing governments so much concern.