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VIA: BlackDoctor.Org What would you call people who can: help keep your weight off, boost your confidence, and make fitness fun? We call them Fitness Buddies. Most people make the mistake of going it alone. Sometimes, it’s just too tough to stay consistent by yourself. But a fitness buddy won’t let you quit. Fitness Buddies […]
via: www.blackhealthcare.com Today, diabetes mellitus is one of the most serious health challenges facing the more than 30 million African Americans. The following statistics illustrate the magnitude of this disease among African Americans. In 1993, 1.3 million African Americans were known to have diabetes. This is almost three times the number of African Americans who […]
VIA: DocStoc.Com 1. Move More Make it a daily challenge to find ways to move your body. Climb stairs if given a choice between that and escalators or elevators. Walk your dog; chase your kids; toss balls with friends, mow the lawn. Anything that moves your limbs is not only a fitness tool, it’s a […]
The MF Yearlong Workout is a 12-month plan of sequential workouts that culminates with your achieving your biggest, strongest, leanest, most athletic body ever. With each issue of Men’s Fitness in 2010, we will add a new workout. One year from now, you’ll be a whole new man. And those other guys? Don’t worry, they […]
VIA: Howcast.Com Step 1: Count your carbohydrates Eat a diet comprising 45 to 65 percent carbohydrates. Select healthy carbs, such as fruits and vegetables, whole grains, legumes, and low-fat dairy products. Step 2: Choose fiber-rich foods Pick foods rich in fiber, such as leafy greens, legumes, whole-wheat flour, and nuts. Aim for 25 to 30 […]
How To Get More Fruits and Vegetables Into Your Diet on Howcast
VIA: Women’sHealth.Gov Eating Out In any restaurant: • Ask for salad dressing, gravy, or sauce on the side and use sparingly. • Choose main dishes that are broiled, baked, roasted, or grilled, instead of deep-fried or pan-fried. • Don’t be afraid to make special requests, such as asking that something be cooked with less fat. […]
VIA: National Kidney Disease Education Program Take the first step and talk to your doctor or nurse about your kidneys. Ask if you should be tested for kidney disease. Risk factors for kidney disease: Diabetes (sometimes called “sugar”) and high blood pressure are the leading causes of kidney disease. High blood pressure and diabetes can […]
VIA: Men’sFitness.Com Translated: Fre Flo Do will kick your butt. All exercises take place on a tortuous contraption Clarke created called the Launchpad. “It looks like something out of the Jetsons,” he confesses. Think of a treadmill with no hand supports or digital display. Oh yeah, it also rotates. “It puts people in a freaky […]
VIA: ProstateHealthGuide.Com • Age. 40 or over for men with a family history of prostate cancer and African Americans, 50 and above for other men. Most prostate cancers are diagnosed in men over 65, but it is becoming more common in men 55-65. • Family history. Your risk of developing prostate cancer is doubled if […]
• Eat healthy • Maintain a healthy weight • Get moving and exercise • Quit smoking • Get routine exams and screenings for disease prevention • Get appropriate vaccinations • Learn to manage stress • Know yourself and your health risks • Be safe – protect yourself from accidents • Be good to yourself • […]
