One needs to understand the pressure that being overweight and lack of exercise puts on the heart and lungs. Both are relevant to people over 70 because many tend to sit down, eat more, and enjoy playing board games or, like me, on the computer. Sitting for hours is extremely unhealthy and one day an…

Kwashiokor is a form of protein-energy malnutrition that we generally associate with children in war-torn countries in Africa. Financial and social wealth generally protects our population, especially children, from protein deprivation. The low incidence of Kwashiokor delays its diagnosis in special groups that are at risk of developing it. Chase HP, in a review of…

Rabbit was as common as chicken for dinner in the 1940s and 1950s during the great depression. During the great depression, people raised rabbits in their backyards and helped them and their children. During World War II there was a shortage of meat and the rabbit provided relief. It is considered a staple food for…

Excess Post-Exercise Oxygen Consumption (EPOC, informally called afterburn) is a measurable rate of oxygen consumption following strenuous activity intended to clear the body’s “oxygen deficit.” In fact, the term “oxygen debt” is still widely used to this day. In recovery, oxygen (EPOC) is used in the processes that restore the body to a resting state…

Being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes can lead to anxiety, fear, and a lot of confusion about what types of food you should eat. It also usually comes with the harsh reality that you may face taking medication for the rest of your life. The good news, though, is that there are steps you can…

One of the most underappreciated ways to reduce your stomach fat, and therefore achieve the washboard abs you covet, is aquasize. The water provides natural resistance, making the pool a great place to do ab exercises to flatten that tummy. Water is also a much lower impact exercise than trying to supplement your workout routine…

If you can stand 10 feet away from your mirror and still see thigh cellulite “dimples” in your skin, then you need to break that same complacency and look at the emerging high-tech cellulite reduction treatment options now available. Your body contouring solutions may finally be at hand. Operating “Light Energy”. Computers, cell phones, and…

The Epic T60 Treadmill: Putting New Limits on Economy The Epic T60 treadmill is made exclusively for Costco, the discount retailer. It has useful and desirable features for the home gym and general fitness training, but it’s often discounted to well under $1000. Using the Epic brand name on select models, Icon Health and Fitness,…

Healthy weight loss foods made up of those that can help you avoid the weight gain factor in a very healthy way. For this, you need to be very aware of the foods that are responsible for garnishing your body with extra pounds. You can easily plan a diet chart that would help you lose…

Gastric bypass surgery is only the first step many morbidly obese patients take in total body reshaping. One residue of massive weight loss is the dreaded “bat wings.” You know what I’m talking about: that skin on your upper arm that hangs like bat wings if you open your arms to fly. Wave your hand…