Entries Categorized as 'Health & Fitness'

Diet Pattern Associated with Increased Risk of Diabetes

Date April 30, 2009

Dr. Richard Browne wrote an interesting post today onHere’s a quick excerptIndividuals 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 [...]

Getting in Step with Your Fitness Routine

Date April 27, 2009

Dr. Richard Browne wrote an interesting post today onHere’s a quick excerptIf 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 [...]

Tai Chi Improves Balance

Date April 18, 2009

Dr. Richard Browne wrote an interesting post today onHere’s a quick excerptStroke 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 [...]

CDC Report on Nation’s Health Highlights Adults Aged 18-29

Date March 10, 2009

Dr. Richard Browne wrote an interesting post today onHere’s a quick excerptHealth 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 [...]

Dr. Browne’s Top Ten Tips.

Date February 27, 2009

Dr. Richard Browne wrote an interesting post today onHere’s a quick excerpt1-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 [...]

TAI CHI and CHI KUNG

Date February 26, 2009

Dr. Richard Browne wrote an interesting post today onHere’s a quick excerptCOME 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 [...]

Insufficient Sleep May Be Associated With Risk Of Heart Disease

Date December 1, 2008

Dr. Richard Browne wrote an interesting post today onHere’s a quick excerptSleeping 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 [...]