diet & exercise


Back to School--Exercise for Your Brain

Article by Kristi Tuck, BS, ACSM
Posted on September 08, 2007
With school just around the corner, it is time to get that brain back in gear. Physical activity in children has significantly decreased in recent years, giving way to… Read Full Article

Q&A: What exercise will help with flabby legs?

Question by esseam (Minnesota)
Posted on September 06, 2007
Over the past 6 months I have lost 30 pounds by diet and exercise, mostly walking averaging 7 miles a day. I still have very flabby legs and would like… Read Full Q&A

Health Likes it Hot!

Article by healthybalance.com staff
Posted on September 05, 2007
If you have a garden-or friends and family with one-chances are your refrigerator’s produce drawer is filling up with fresh picked tomatoes and peppers. Because these fresh picked gems… Read Full Article

The Mediterranean Diet

Article by Amy Bragagnini, MS, RD, CSO
Posted on August 29, 2007
The American Heart Association (AHA) suggests that the incidence of heart disease in Mediterranean countries is lower than in the United States. Several things can play a part in… Read Full Article

Q&A: Exercising with Fibromyalgia

Question by theratpack (Las Vegas)
Posted on August 28, 2007
I have fibromyalgia, but I need to start an exercise program. What can you recommend that will have the best impact, and the least amount of stress to my body. Read Full Q&A

Fill Up On Fiber

Article by Amy Bragagnini, MS, RD, CSO
Posted on August 23, 2007
Dietary fiber is a very important aspect to achieving a healthy diet. The recommendations for adult dietary fiber fall in the range of 20-35 grams per day. On average,… Read Full Article

Q&A: Is it best to eat before or after working out?

Question by ericmommy (Missouri)
Posted on August 21, 2007
Is it best to eat before or after working out? Which one burns more calories? Read Full Q&A

Q&A: Leg Cramps

Question by anna
Posted on August 21, 2007
Hi, I eat right and exercise, but am having bad cramping in my legs-- especially in my thighs. It feels like a muscle spasm and I have a hard time… Read Full Q&A

Q&A: Can a little weight cause back pain?

Question by Carl T
Posted on August 14, 2007
I am a strict vegetarian and am very interested in my overall health, but do not exercise as much as I should. My job can be physically strenuous and it… Read Full Q&A

Walk, Don’t Run

Article by healthybalance.com staff
Posted on August 09, 2007
Do you feel tired just watching those runners jog by your window every day? Don’t despair! You don’t have to run or jog to get the kind of exercise… Read Full Article