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Upcoming health and wellness events
Posted: March 25, 2012 at 6:22 am
TODAY
Project Healthy Living 2012: Free basic screenings for fitness, obesity, hypertension, vision and hearing. For a nominal cost, blood screenings for gluten, food and seasonal allergies.
St. Peter Lutheran Church, 17051 Twenty-Four Mile, Macomb Twp. Register: 313-531-9108. http://www.projecthealthyliving.net. Free. 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Second Baptist Church of Detroit, 441 Monroe, Detroit. Register: 313-531-9108. http://www.projecthealthyliving.net. Free. Noon-5 p.m.
MONDAY
Infant care workshop: Basic newborn care class for expectant mothers and their partners. Focus is on the first two weeks of life. 5:30-7:30 p.m. St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, Ellen Thompson Women's Health Center, 5320 Elliott, Ypsilanti. 734-712-5400. $25. Register yourself only; a partner may attend free.
Joint-replacement
seminar: With Michael Callan, orthopedic specialist for Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital. Topics include knowing when it's time to consider joint-replacement surgery, the pre- and postsurgical process and more. 6:30 p.m. Recreation Center at Water's Edge Country Club, 25215 W. River Road, Grosse Ile. Register: 734-246-6057. http://www.henryfordwyandotte.com. Free.
Suicide loss support group: An ongoing support group for those who have lost a loved one to suicide. 7-8:30 p.m. the second and fourth Mondays of each month. Life Church, 7001 Haggerty, Canton. 248-348-0115. http://www.newhopecenter.net. Free. Drop in.
TUESDAY
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Health and fitness news of 2011
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Vitamins took a beating this year with several new studies that showed supplements can do more harm than good.
Meanwhile, exercise got a new boost with research that found people burn a substantial number of calories hours after a hard workout.
Following is a review of the years diet and fitness news.
Should you take vitamins?
New research raised questions about the wisdom of taking a daily vitamin. One study showed that older women who took a daily vitamin supplement, even just a multivitamin, had an increased risk of dying of cardiovascular disease and cancer.
Another study found that taking vitamin E supplements significantly increased the risk of prostate cancer in healthy men even after they stopped taking them.
The findings highlighted concerns about the long-term use of supplements and vitamins by people who do not have severe nutritional deficiencies.
Hold the chips, fries, soda
Adults gain an average of almost a pound a year as they age, and much of that weight gain is caused by changes in diet such as extra servings of such foods as potato chips, french fries, sugar-sweetened drinks, white bread and low-fibre breakfast cereals, said the largest, most comprehensive study of diet and weight gain in adults.
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Best Aid to Weight Loss – Acai Berry Health and Diet Supplement, The Truth! – Video
Posted: March 24, 2012 at 9:18 am
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Paleo Diet | PALEO PRIMAL LOW CARB DIET (Its the BEST option for HEALTH
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Fitness begins with research
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Posted: Saturday, March 24, 2012 12:00 am | Updated: 1:38 am, Sat Mar 24, 2012.
This week, I would like to address a great question that I was recently asked. "What exercise programs or fitness regimens are safe for people with special circumstances or special needs?"
When it comes to fitness and exercise, people with special circumstances or special needs usually require a more customized approach to setting up an appropriate program to fit their goals and needs.
Examples of special circumstances or needs would include diabetes, cardiac care patients, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, folks being treated for cancer and people recovering from severe injury.
In recent years, there have been a number of new programs and or approaches developed for the fitness industry which addresses special health conditions. One very good example is the 15-minute workout. A few months ago, I did a column on the 15-minute workout and reviewed the various factors that make it a perfect fit for many people with special circumstances or special health conditions. We have a number of gyms in our area that specialize in this specific program.
Another area to consider when setting up a customized fitness program for special health conditions is to use a certified fitness trainer. Most fitness trainers must complete an extensive course from a reputable, accreditation organization that requires them to have detailed knowledge of special needs clients.
I would recommend you interview any perspective trainer and do the research on his or her certifications. As with most things, not every fitness trainer or certification program is qualified to address special needs clients.
Do the research and be comfortable with the person you're putting your future fitness goals with. A capable qualified fitness professional will be able to guide you, adjust for and correct for your specific musculature, conditioning imbalances and making sure it fits you for optimum levels to meet your fitness goals.
Fitness and exercise is very important for each and every one of us. Fitness is one of the biggest factors when it comes to our health. Nutrition is the other area that needs to be included in any fitness program. Eating correctly and managing how much nutritious food we eat and limiting poor food choices is critical to any program.
One other critical aspect to developing a successful program is the mental and emotional portion. Set realistic goals with yourself and your trainer on a weekly, monthly and yearly basis. Be prepared for setbacks, but pace your progress. Adjust your program when needed and be mindful of these points. Create a support group with friends and family. Understand and truly believe failure is Not An Option. Stay positive and be patient and you will see benefits over time. See your doctors, get them on board and be sure they understand and approve your goals so they match your special circumstances or needs.
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Quincy Herald-Whig | Illinois & Missouri News, SportsQU offers educators reduced rates for Health and Fitness Center
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Quincy University is offering local educators reduced rates to use its Health and Fitness Center.
A QU news release said the university is making the gesture "to show our appreciation to those who have dedicated themselves to educating our young people."
The university will hold an open house for Quincy educators from 4 to 6 p.m. Monday. The educators will be able to tour and use the Health and Fitness Center facilities for no charge that day. They will also be able to meet with personal trainers to talk about health-related matters and exercise programs.
The Health and Fitness Center features three multipurpose gymnasium courts, a 3,600-square-foot fitness room, at least 17 cardio machines, an aerobics room, an indoor walking and running track, two racquetball courts, and a six-lane swimming pool with whirlpool.
The reduced prices will be available to full-time teachers, administrators and their immediate families. The price for a one-year individual membership will be $250, plus $250 for a spouse and $150 for a child. The price for a sixth-month individual membership will be $150, plus $150 for a spouse and $100 for a child.
According to QU, eligible educators must work full time in Quincy's public school system or in any of Quincy's parochial schools.
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