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Walk 100 Steps a Minute for 'Moderate' Exercise TUESDAY, March 17 (HealthDay News) -- National guidelines urge all Americans to engage in "moderate physical activity" at least 2.5 hours a week, but what does that mean if you're out for a stroll? A new study provides the answer: It's equivalent to a brisk walk, or about 1,000 steps every 10 minutes. "Now we know what moderate is," said the study's lead author, Simon J. Marshall, an assistant professor of exercise and nutritional sciences at San ... Read More

Child's Food Allergies Take Toll on Family Plans SUNDAY, March 15 (HealthDay News) -- Two new reports show that food allergies can be a burden on a family's finances and even its vacation plans. The studies, expected to be presented in Washington, D.C., at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, demonstrate how these common conditions can have a wide impact on a family's quality of life. In looking at the lives of thousands of caregivers to children, researchers at ... Read More

It's 4 weeks into 2009 and if your like most of us your still trying to find the "right" diet to fit your lifestyle. It can be overwhelming trying to figure out which diet plan or meal plan your comfortable with. Our friends at Diet Success Secrets have put together an A-Z guide to diets and meal plans so you can select one that will suit you best. A-Z Guide to Diet and Meal Plans Read More

There are many people out there telling you want to eat, when to eat, how to exercise, how often to exercise but the main thing that these people seem to be missing is that everyone is different so everyone has a different reaction to what works and what doesn't. Here are 5 easy steps that you can take to help you lose weight and stay healthy; 1. Make sure you commit to your eating and exercise habits. 2. Eat regularly. 3. Don’t over eat. ... Read More

If you're looking for ways to prevent colds and flu, consider these helpful recommendations: Wash your hands frequently or, better yet, use an alcohol-based hand cleaner. Exercise at least four days a week. Regular moderate exercise boosts your immune system and helps to prevent infections. Intense exercise, on the other hand, can suppress your immune system and increase your risk of infection. Get plenty of sleep. The average adult needs seven to eight hours per night. Lighten up and laugh. Laughter seems ... Read More

These are among the healthiest dishes at Thanksgiving Many bemoan the calories in a typical Thanksgiving meal but traditional foods at this feast can be among the healthiest foods you can eat. Here are the top five foods that should make an appearance at your holiday table. • Cranberries. These tart berries were said to be served at the first Thanksgiving in 1621 and for good reason. They are loaded with the antioxidant vitamin C, but our ancestors did not know that they are ... Read More

Lack of time is a major reason why many people forego healthy eating. Fast food is readily available and it's just too tempting, and it's cheap and filling. While eating fast food is never as healthy as a well-planned, balanced diet, if you must eat fast food, you can easily take steps to improve the quality of your nutrition when on the run. Watch portion sizes. Your craving will likely be satisfied after you have finished a small order of fries, and you'll ... Read More

Acne Skin Care Tips for Winter Time We all need to follow a slightly different skin care routine in the winter. This especially goes for those of us who live in climates that undergo huge seasonal changes with the summer, fall and winter, such as myself. The reason for this change is skin care is that those of us in non-temperate climates see large dips in humidity in the winter, as well as the drying force of hot air that comes out of our ... Read More

Wash your hands often. Keeping hands clean is one of the most important steps you can take to avoid getting sick and spreading germs to others. Wash your hands with soap and clean running water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and clean water are not available, use an alcohol-based product. Stay warm. Cold temperatures can cause serious health problems, especially in infants and older adults. Stay dry, and dress warmly in several layers ... Read More

Winter Health Tips: Avoiding the worst of winter’s woes Boston, MA —Winter may be a wonderland, but it's also the deadliest time of year for those in the north. Heart attacks and other serious cardiac problems are more common in winter. There's flu to contend with, too. Researchers tend to blame cold weather and poor housing for such seasonal ills, but the January issue of the Harvard Health Letter reports that long nights and vitamin shortfalls may be factors, too. The eight common winter ... Read More