“Heart problems? Me?” If that’s your reaction when you hear healthy-heart messages, here’s a wake-up call: The fact is, heart disease kills far more men and women each year than cancer does. It’s also true that preventing heart problems is getting easier. We gathered the...
Tips & Tricks
To a stronger body, sharper memory, brighter mood, and much more.
by lambeth hochwald
What if there were something simple you could do every day that would burn calories, be good for your heart, and help you stay young. You’d do it,...
by tracey minkin
1. Go for 100 a day.
No matter how many pounds you have to lose, it starts with one. By cutting just 100 calories a day from your diet, you can lose 10 pounds in a year. To get started, try things like skipping the...
Check out these ideas—some new, some tried and true—for great ways to get in shape. (Talk with your doctor before beginning a new exercise program, and ask a trainer to show you how to use new gym equipment.)
■ Wii Fit: The popular Nintendo program incorporates balance,...
1. Enlist a buddy. This adds a social dimension and helps keep you both accountable.
2. Choose a charity race, fun run, or fundraising walk to train for. Knowing that your hard work will not only improve your health but will also benefit others is a great incentive.
3. Buy yourself...
You know keeping your cholesterol low is good for your heart. Now, research suggests it’s good for your mind, too. According to a recent study by Kaiser Permanente, having high cholesterol in midlife may increase your chances of developing dementia later on. After analyzing the medical records of...
Controlling the amount of fat and the types of fat you eat is important for a healthy diet. But fi nding healthier foods in the grocery store can take some detective work. For example, a product label may say “0 grams trans fat” but have as much as .49 gram per serving under government guidelines....
Once thought of as vices, these simple indulgences can actually be good for you.
■ Experts have known for years that dark chocolate can help lower blood pressure and deliver heart-healthy antioxidants. Newer research shows the sweet stuff may even help...
Food affects mood, according to the book Joy Bauer’s Food Cures (Rodale Books, 2007). To keep a rosy outlook, control blood sugar levels by eating every four to fi ve hours during the day. Eat foods rich in omega-3 fats, folic acid, and vitamins B12 and D—four nutrients linked with a better mood....
