Archive for the ‘Health & Fitness’ Category
Diet Pattern Associated with Increased Risk of Diabetes
April 30th, 2009
Dr. Richard Browne wrote an interesting post today on
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Individuals who consume excess amounts of cheese, low-fiber grains, eggs, fried potatoes, tomato products, and red meat have an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes, according to a new study published in Diabetes Care.
Study results found that a diet pattern containing these particular foods can produce increased levels of two proteins in the blood, […]
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Getting in Step with Your Fitness Routine
April 27th, 2009
Dr. Richard Browne wrote an interesting post today on
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If you’re one of many exercisers having trouble sticking to an exercise routine, you’re not alone. Linda Shelton, a fitness and wellness authority and author, has a solution: Work with, not against, your fitness personality type.
Shelton has identified five distinct personality types that exercisers can use to develop personalized long-lasting fitness regimens which also […]
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Tai Chi Improves Balance
April 18th, 2009
Dr. Richard Browne wrote an interesting post today on
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Stroke survivors can improve balance with regular Tai Chi practice, according to a new University of Illinois at Chicago study. Lead researcher Christina Hui-Chan, physical therapy professor at UIC, has previously studied and utilized Tai Chi as a method to reduce falls among healthy elderly subjects and to improve balance.
Findings of the recent study […]
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CDC Report on Nation’s Health Highlights Adults Aged 18-29
March 10th, 2009
Dr. Richard Browne wrote an interesting post today on
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Health United States: 2008, the 32nd annual edition of the report prepared by CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics, indicates young adults in the United States aged 18-29 face a number of health challenges, including increases in obesity, high injury rates and lack of insurance coverage when compared to older adults.
The most recent report […]
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Dr. Browne’s Top Ten Tips.
February 27th, 2009
Dr. Richard Browne wrote an interesting post today on
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1-Meditate twice a day for 30 minutes each session. By meditation I mean close your eyes and follow your breath. Nothing happens, great that is meditation. Now do it.
2-Give your body ample rest each day at least six hours eight hours is better.
3-Eat organically grown foods as much as possible, it cost more but […]
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TAI CHI and CHI KUNG
February 26th, 2009
Dr. Richard Browne wrote an interesting post today on
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COME JOIN US FOR
A Day of Exercise and Fun
TAI CHI and CHI KUNG
with Dr. Richard Browne
DATE: Saturday March 14th
TIME: 9 AM to 5PM
FEE: $50 per person
Bring a friend and have fun!
WHAT IS TAI CHI CHUAN? The ancient martial art Tai Chi Chuan appears as a slow motion dance or more precisely as “poetry-in-motion.” Different […]
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Insufficient Sleep May Be Associated With Risk Of Heart Disease
December 1st, 2008
Dr. Richard Browne wrote an interesting post today on
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Sleeping less than seven and a half hours per day may be associated with future increased risk of heart disease, according to a new study. Additionally, a combination of overnight elevated blood pressure and insufficient sleep may also be associated with an increased risk of heart disease.
“Reflecting changing lifestyles, people are sleeping less in modern […]
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