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• 10 helpful recommendation of cancer prevention

  

  Recently, the World Cancer Research Fund issued a “food, nutrition, physical activity and cancer prevention” report in Beijing, and this report also give the 10 helpful recommendation of cancer prevention. 1, in the normal weight range, please makes you as thin as possible. In another article it has said the obesity can cause cancer, and the thin people are often get less high blood lipids, hypertension and other cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease. 2, do at least 30 minutes physical activity every day. 3, try to avoid sugary drinks, limit your intake of high energy density foods, especially the high sugar containded products, or low fiber, high fat food, such as hamburgers, French fries and so on. 4, eat a variety of vegetables, fruits, whole grains and beans. 5, limiting red meat, including pork, beef, lamb intake, and try to eat less high temperature processing of meat products, such as sausage, canned... Read more »

• I Did Yoga Every Day for Three Months and Here’s What Happened

  

  Usually after a workout hiatus, I am more than ready to hit the gym, get sweaty and return to my normal routine. But this time was different. The harsh realities of life had left me not only weak in body, but also in spirit — and the last thing I wanted to do was bust out a set of squats. I turned toward yoga, not with any physical objective, but to simply regain my piece of mind. My first few ventures on the mat were half-hearted; I truly didn’t care if I regained my lost muscle or former level of fitness. I performed the posture for the sake of the posture and nothing else. I found that not having a goal was liberating; after weeks of being sedentary, it felt good just to move and breathe. I started to look forward to the next session, not as a workout, but as... Read more »

• The sound of success

  

  Need quick cardio exercises that give results? Try this four-minute offering from Ministry of Sound We know how much of a motivator music can be – whether you’ve got a special ‘power song’ up your sleeve saved for the home stretch, or you just need something upbeat blasting at all times to distract you from the hard work, there’s no denying that music and fitness are a match made in heaven. That’s probably why Ministry of Sound is onto a winner with its new FIT IN 4 workouts. Firstly, getting a workout done and dusted in four minutes is appealing enough, no matter how hard you have to push. After all, it’s only four minutes of your day, right? ‘Working hard enough during a four-minute Tabata workout gives you the aerobic benefits of your usual steady-state cardio session,’ explains Lindsay Jay, who devised the workouts for Ministry of Sound. ‘But if you work... Read more »

• Weight training may boost brain power

  

  Recent studies have indicated that vigorous aerobic exercise can improve memory and reasoning in people with mild cognitive impairment, which is often a precursor to dementia. A team of Australian researchers has been studying whether resistance training has a similar effect. The team recruited 68 women and 32 men ages 55 through 86, all of whom had mild cognitive impairment, and randomly assigned them to two groups. One group did weight training twice a week for six months, lifting 80% of the maximum amount they could. The other did stretching exercises. All participants were given cognitive tests at the beginning and end of the study and 12 months after they finished the study. The group that did the weight training scored significantly higher at the end of the study than at the beginning and retained that gain at 12 months. The gain in test scores was also greatest for those who... Read more »

• Are wristwatch-style heart rate monitors accurate?

  

  Those popular fitness trackers you wear on your wrist estimate your heart rate with a sensor that measures changes in blood flow through your skin. But just how accurate are they? To find out, researchers tested four popular commercial wrist-worn monitors on 50 young, healthy adults. Participants were hooked up to an ECG machine, which records the heart’s electrical activity and provides the “gold standard” measure of heart rate. They were also randomly assigned to wear two different wrist monitors as they walked or ran on a treadmill at speeds ranging from 2 to 6 mph. Heart rate readouts were recorded at rest, during each speed, and after the treadmill test. Two of the devices, the Apple Watch and the Mio Fuse, were accurate about 91% of the time. The other two, the Fitbit Charge HR and the Basis Peak, were accurate about 84% and 83% of the time, respectively, the... Read more »

• Explore the mountains of Wyoming with outdoor adventurer Elise Sterck.

  

  Growing up in rural Wyoming, I had a very outdoorsy upbringing—the backcountry was my backyard and my mom really motivated me to have an independent spirit and love adventure. To this day, I love being able to do what I do—go on these adventures and share my experiences with my followers through social media. Even when I’m out there exploring faraway places like Iceland’s vast mountains or Utah’s vast deserts, I still have a soft spot for Wyoming because it’s home. Having a chance to show my following its hidden gems is an experience I jumped at—and the perfect sidekick to bring along? My mom, of course. This would be our home-on-the-mountain-range moment! Getting ready a few days before, I was “the trip mom,” making sure we had all the right gear. Since there was already snow on the ground, the most important thing for me was staying warm. I’m all... Read more »

• Yoga poses to eradicate stress

  

  Yoga is an ideal way to keep the figure ancient discipline connects with you and has greater flexibility. It is also excellent to get rid of the stress of everyday life. Then and purpose of all these benefits, I want to show four yoga that allow you to calm down and avoid suffering these stress peaks that are so common at this time because of all the activities that we are obliged to comply. Stand on the mat. Bend your knee and right leg wraps left. Is that the foot is engaged with the calf. At the same time, he wrapped his right arm with his left arm. Meanwhile, tighten your abs and focus the look in your hands. Stay like this for 8 breaths and switch legs and arm. After performing the pose of the eagle, it was time to practice asana Warrior III ideal to eliminate stress permanently. Standing,... Read more »

• Spiritual ways and/or alternative to treat your anxiety

  

  Physical and mental health is the main source of energy in human’s life. The whole period of life does not spend in equal conditions and circumstances. Many problems are faced periodically, and getting control over them is in the own hands of an individual. Especially, some of the severe problems related to life bring very much effect on psychological condition. The mental health disturbs from so many problems, over thinking, and deeply with anxiety. The anxious moments are faced with the persons in harder conditions. It is not a simple problem that creates hurdles and pains to the victim. Following natural remedies for reducing the chances of getting anxiety disorder is good prevention. Signs of Anxiety People who suffer with anxiety disorder can experience worries, nervousness, fears and uneasiness. They feel much pressure mentally and it is clearly shown in their actions. The effects of anxiety are exhibited in their daily... Read more »

• The Secret to Happiness, According to Yoga

  

  “How is yoga meaningful beyond its poses? How can we practice yoga beyond the physical experience?” asks yoga teacher and blogger Rebecca Pacheco in her book, Do Your Om Thing: Bending Yoga Tradition to Fit Your Modern Life ($17; amazon.com). “What do we need to know to get the most out of our yoga, and by extension, our lives?” In this excerpt, she explains the yogic approach to happiness, and how to make it work for you. I’m not sure who said, “Happiness is an inside job,” but it’s a great thing to remember as a yogi. According to yoga philosophy, santosha, which means contentment, is a form of self-discipline. In other words, happiness is a skill and practice. Happier people do not have easier lives, with less hard work, grief, divorce, or financial strain than the rest of us. They’re simply more grateful for what they have and choose to... Read more »

• Is This the Key to Long-Term Exercise Motivation?

  

  Sticking to an exercise plan isn’t always easy. Sometimes you feel like curling up on the couch with a cup of tea and a snack rather than pumping iron or doing an HIIT workout. Exercise motivation is a problem for many people as evidenced by the fact that less than 25% of people meet the recommended guidelines for physical activity. People use a number of ways to work up the motivation to exercise. You can think about the many benefits that exercise has to offer – better cardiovascular health, greater strength, better physique, and a lower risk of some chronic diseases, to name a few. You can also use “self-talk” and inspiring fitness quotes for motivation. Nike has made a fortune from its well-recognized slogan – “just do It.” Yet that’s not always enough to stay fired up day in and day out, especially when so many other things compete for... Read more »