Fitness, Walking and Travel Blog
Fitness, Walking and Travel Blog
Harriette Thompson has added another world record to her collection. Originally reported by the San Diego Union Tribune, the 94-year-old became the oldest woman to run a half marathon when she finished this year’s San Diego Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon on June 4 in 3:42:56. Previously, the oldest woman to do so was 93 years
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Mounting evidence shows that the foods we eat weigh heavily in the war against cancer. As researchers continue to wage war against cancer, many have begun to focus on what could be the most promising ammunition to date: diet. “The easiest, least-expensive way to reduce your risk for cancer is just by eating a healthy
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1/13 1. Surprise! No Calorie Counting You won’t need a calculator for this meal plan. Instead of adding up numbers, you swap out bad fats for heart-healthy ones. Go for olive oil instead of butter. Try fish or poultry rather than red meat. Enjoy fresh fruit and skip sugary, fancy desserts. Eat your fill of
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If a cold beer is your beverage of choice, you’re not alone. According to a 2012 Gallup poll, 39 percent of Americans prefer drinking beer (thirty-five percent say they prefer wine and 22 percent prefer hard liquor). Not only is a cold beer refreshing, but enjoying a brew can also help you reap some very
Find out which vitamins and minerals your body needs, what they do, and what foods you can eat to get them.. 1/20 Vitamin A One type comes from animal sources of food. It helps you see at night, make red blood cells, and fight off infections. The other type is in plant foods. It helps
Vitamins and Minerals: Nutrition From A to Z Read More »
Eating breakfast gives you the energy you need to start your day and adding extra protein will help keep your appetite in check. Research shows that eating a high-protein breakfast has a greater decrease in hunger-stimulating hormones compared to a high-carb breakfast. To start your day right, try these protein-packed breakfast recipes created by nationally
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Go from flabby to flat abs with the right moves and foods, including red meat. WebMD’s pictures show the best exercises for men who want a ripped midsection. 1/22 Train for Flat Abs: Bicycle You want four to eight key moves in each workout. Be sure to target the upper and lower abs, the oblique
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Most of us like the ritual — not to mention the caffeine boost — that comes with a cup of tea or coffee. But it can be good for your health, too. 1/16 Common Ground Aside from plain water, coffee and tea are the most enjoyed beverages around the world. Both have things in them
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Charles Eugster, 96, is a runner, body-builder, public speaker, writer, rower, and wakeboarder. He also claims to be so healthy that his formerly grey pubes have turned brown again. Charles Eugster is the greatest British sprinter you’ve probably never heard of. He currently holds world records in the 200m (indoor) and 400m (outdoor) sprints, as
Charles Eugster, The Healthiest Old Person on the Planet Explains How to Stay in Shape Read More »
WebMD looks at characteristics that healthy 90 and 100-year-olds have in common. Super-Agers: Life at 90 and Beyond How can you attain a long, robust life? Researchers are studying the habits of 90-year-olds for clues. Will you dance at your great-grandchild’s wedding? Most of us won’t be healthy enough to cut a rug into our
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