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Sunday, 31 May 2009Cybex International, Inc., a leading manufacturer of premium exercise equipment for the commercial and consumer markets, announced yesterday at the Club Industry East Show in Boston, Massachusetts its introduction of the first-ever, custom-made pink treadmills to log miles and raise funds for The Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) during Breast Cancer Awareness Month - October, 2009.
< br> The pink treadmills, manufactured in Medway, Massachusetts will be sold to health clubs, YMCA’s, hotels and spas, student recreation centers, corporate employee gyms and other exercise facilities around the country. CYBEX will donate 10 cents for every mile logged on any pink 750T treadmill throughout the month of October 2009 to BCRF.
Research from The Nurses Health Study published in the Journal of American Medical Association (JAMA) tracked nearly 3,000 women up to 14 years after their breast cancer diagnosis and found that exercise reduced the likelihood of breast cancer recurrence and increased the odds of living longer. Dr. Carolyn Kaelin, Harvard surgeon and author of The Breast Cancer Survivor’s Fitness Plan, explains “recurrence rates and deaths from breast cancer decreased up to 40 percent among those who exercised most, compared with those who were sedentary. Brisk walking for 3-5 hours per week – about 30 minutes a day – netted the biggest benefits.”
“We are committed to raising funds and awareness on the benefits of exercise, particularly as it relates to improving long-term survival for those who have been treated for breast cancer,” states Joan Carter, CYBEX Executive Director and Founder of the CYBEX Pink Ribbon Run. “The evolving body of research strongly suggests that, at all ages, physical activity, and in particular cardiovascular activity, reduces the risk of developing breast cancer later in life. CYBEX shares a common value with BCRF on the importance of science and research. The monies raised from this program can play an integral role in finding a cure for breast cancer.”
“The Breast Cancer Research Foundation's mission is to achieve prevention and a cure for breast cancer in our lifetime,” states Myra J. Biblowit, President of the BCRF. “Partnering with CYBEX to promote the importance of exercise is a natural synergy and underscores BCRF's mission in achieving this goal. Additionally, the monies raised can provide critical funding for innovative clinical and translational research at leading medical centers worldwide and increase public awareness about good breast health.”
“It does not need to be running a marathon, or biking a century,” notes Kaelin, “but rather simply walking briskly most days that reduces breast cancer recurrence for those who have been treated for the condition. Furthermore, for all women, in addition to physical activity optimizing body weight and reducing high blood pressure, heart disease and diabetes, scientific research is more strongly pointing to the positive effects of exercise in reducing breast cancer risk and the risks of other forms of cancer too.”
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Saturday, 30 May 2009Why is Health Related Fitness important? Knowing the importance of anything we do will help to keep us focused. Practically every news or story online or offline you see mentions fitness, but not all of them explain why health related fitness is important. Our body is an invaluable asset that stays with us day and night throughout and for as long as we live. It is very important that we treat it well and keep it physically fit.
The general attitude of people towards fitness has changed and over the past few years you and I are now much more concerned and aware of the need to live positively. We now recognize the importance of physical fitness than ever before. We are encouraged to adopt a 'positive attitude' to our health by many talk shows online forums and fitness websites through better care of our bodies and minds.
The Importance of Fitness
Fitness may just be the saving grace when you find yourself in a life threatening situation. Note that I expect you to be a martial artist, but you will need to really be fit to run for your dear life and not gas out after just 100 meters.
Self Esteem- A person who is fit tend to have confidence in public places and amongst peers. Not just because they look god to everyone around but because of the inner comfort and feel-good disposition.
The problem of coronary heart diseases, diabetes, hypertension, cancers are all conditions that can be avoided if you take out time to make sure that your body is fit. Exercises prevent a lot of problems.
Your body can better handle dangerous chemicals like free radicals if we exercise more often. Your heart muscles grow thicker and pump more blood per minute, nutrient absorption is at optimal levels, bones grow bigger and healing process occurs faster.
Positive health is all that it takes to maintain a minimum level of health and fitness to keep your body looking and feeling good and at optimum functional state, as well as maintaining a level of physical fitness.
Health and fitness is determined by what we eat, how we live our lives. In order words, it is determined by our life style. The kind of daily activities we love to get involved in, the type of food we love to eat, the number of times we eat and the amount of food we eat and physical exercise.
Keeping fit is about how we as individuals choose to live our lives and the levels of fitness we aspire to. We all need a certain amount of the right type of exercise to keep us healthy, regardless of our lifestyle, age or physical ability.
Maintaining a good level of physical fitness will give you a feeling of better health through increased energy and vitality, it is a happy feeling that results in even greater happiness.
Fitness keeps you in the right frame of mind. There is increase metal sharpness and concentration all resulting from increase blood circulation in the brain achieved by proper dieting and physical exercises. Fitness is something we should all desire.
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Friday, 29 May 2009A wider variety of people are working in the professional of Kinesiology. Previously it was healthy individuals that sought the help of Registered Kinesiologist, Exercise Physiologists and Exercise Therapist. With more research demonstrating the benefits of exercises for injuries and chronic conditions, individuals are hitting the fitness centres and gyms in Surrey to fix their injuries and manag e their chronic conditions. Surrey Kinesiologist, Rick Kaselj, will be teaching Kinesiology association members how to design effective exercises for clients recovering from lower body injuries. This weekend Kinesiologists and exercise therapists will be attending Exercise Rehabilitation of the Lower Body where they will be learn the most effective exercises to help their clients fully recover from ankle sprains, patellar femoral syndrome, hip replacement and many other common lower body injuries that fitness and rehabilitation professionals commonly see in their clients.
WHAT: Exercise Rehabilitation of the Lower Body
WHEN: May 30 & 31, 2009 - 8:45 am to 5:30 pm
WHERE: Douglas College (Royal Ave & 8th St ) - New Westminster, BC
COST: $340 plus GST
WHO: Kinesiology association members that would like to learn the most effective exercise to help their client fully recover from a lower body injury.
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Thursday, 28 May 2009Burger King Corp. announced today that it is enhancing its BK® Kids Meal menu with offerings that meet its stringent nutrition criteria for advertised Kids Meals, as part of the company’s commitment to its BK Positive StepsSM program. With three new additions, Burger King Corp. now offers a total of four BK® Kids Meal options that comply with Burger King Corp.’s advertising pledge through the Cou ncil of Better Business Bureaus (CBBB) Children’s Food and Beverage Advertising Initiative (CFBAI).
As part of its CFBAI advertising pledge, BKC remains committed to focusing its advertising to children under 12 on products that meet its stringent nutrition criteria for Kids Meals (consisting of an entrée, side dish and beverage), which is defined as:
* No more than 560 calories per meal;
* Less than 30 percent of calories from fat;
* Less than 10 percent of calories from saturated fat;
* No added trans fats;
* No more than 10 percent of calories from added sugars;
* No more than 600 milligrams of sodium; and
* A “good source” or “excellent source” of at least two of the following nutrients: calcium, fiber, potassium, magnesium, vitamin E.
The three newly-compliant BK® Kids Meals include:
* A new meal consisting of a two-pack of BK BURGER SHOTS®, bite-sized burgers topped with mustard, ketchup and two crunchy pickles, served with BKTM Fresh Apple Fries, low-fat caramel dipping sauce and calcium-fortified MINUTE MAID® apple juice.
* A new meal consisting of a hamburger served with BKTM Fresh Apple Fries, low-fat caramel dipping sauce and calcium-fortified MINUTE MAID® apple juice.
* A newly reformulated four-piece CHICKEN TENDERS® meal, consisting of CHICKEN TENDERS® reduced in sodium by about one-third, BKTM Fresh Apple Fries, low-fat caramel dipping sauce and HERSHEY’S® fat free milk.
“At Burger King Corp., product innovation is a top priority and our new BK® Kids Meals are a direct result of our efforts to innovate, review and reformulate existing kid favorites,” says Russ Klein, president, global marketing, strategy and innovation. “Offering nutritionally-balanced meals furthers our HAVE IT YOUR WAY® brand promise by continuing to provide our customers with the quality they expect, the value they want and more choices that fit their diets and lifestyles.”
These meals join the current advertised BK® Kids Meal, consisting of age-appropriate portion sizes of nutritionally fortified KRAFT® Macaroni & Cheese, BK™ Fresh Apple Fries, low-fat caramel dipping sauce, and HERSHEY’S® fat free* milk.
“Burger King Corp.’s commitment to product innovation and reformulation is an example of how the food industry can help make positive changes to existing menu items in order to provide nutritious and flavorful options that appeal to kids,” said Elaine Kolish, director of the CBBB’s Children’s Food and Beverage Advertising Initiative. “This is another proactive step that underscores Burger King Corp.’s efforts to help make a difference in this important area.”
More BK Positive StepsSM in Nutrition:
On April 27, 2009 Burger King Corp. transitioned from HERSHEY’S® 1 percent low-fat milk to HERSHEY’S® fat free milk in BURGER KING® restaurants nationwide. This beverage option is included with two of the advertised BK® Kids Meals and is also available for customers of all ages to select.
As part of its ongoing commitment to help its customers eat and live better, BKC is introducing a variety of new BK Positive StepsSM program promotional materials in restaurants nationwide, including posters featuring the BK® Kids Meals that meet its strict nutrition criteria. Beyond childhood nutrition, the company is also making it even easier for adults to choose meals that fit their individual diets and lifestyles, by identifying more than 350 BURGER KING® meal combinations that provide 650 calories or less. Examples of these meal combinations are featured on tray liners, queue signs and window decals at participating BURGER KING® restaurants nationwide, as well as available online at www.bk.com/positivesteps. In April, BKC released promotional materials featuring the “Hold the Mayo” message that demonstrates the company’s HAVE IT YOUR WAY® brand promise in participating BURGER KING® restaurants nationwide.
As part of the BK Positive StepsSM program, BKC also eliminated all trans fat cooking oils and ingredients in the U.S., Europe, Latin America, Puerto Rico and Canada; instituted a sodium commitment of 600 milligrams or less for BK® Kids Meals that are advertised to kids under 12 years old; and uses 100 percent recyclable BK® Kids Meal bags.
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Wednesday, 27 May 2009Americans are fortunate to have had life-long access to medical science that has enabled its citizens to live longer lives. In fact, the US Census Bureau projects that by 2030, 57.8 million baby boomers between ages 66 and 84 will be living active lives. Of course, people over 65 still need to be aware of how their dietary needs and bodies have changed as they’ve aged to ensure that they not only live longer, but better.
Along with the physical changes, there are other physical and mental complications that seniors, and their loved ones, should be aware of. These changes include loneliness, depression, oral/dental problems that lead can be the cause of difficulty in chewing, loss of appetite, reduced capacity to absorb and utilize nutrients, economic concerns, lack of cooking skills or desire to cook, inadequate nutritional knowledge, and eating/nutrient complications due to the use of various medications.
In honor of next week’s National Senior Health & Fitness Day (May 27th), Homewatch CareGivers, an international provider of care services to the elderly, has provided specifics below on a few of these senior issues, tips and advice on how to overcome them, and how to live a healthy and fit lifestyle:
1. Seniors have more digestive issues and are more susceptible to dehydration.
The US Department of Agriculture reports that seniors are nutritionally insufficient in foliate, vitamin C and E, and often do not eat enough fruit and meat. It is not uncommon for seniors to have chronic pain and digestive issues because they are not maintaining proper nutrients in their diet, and lack of specific nutrients means that the body cannot function properly. Fortunately, changes in a diet can be made quickly and easily, with a renewed focus on buying fresh produce and less pre-packaged foods. Seniors also need to focus on drinking more water and tea, while minimizing soda and alcohol consumption.
2. Aging affects the senses thus affecting the types of food seniors will/can eat.
We lose senses as we age, which means we are less likely to taste flavors like salt and sugar. Seniors often over-use these two items purely because they cannot taste it when it is included in recipes. The overuse of salt and sugar can lead to serious health problems, such as type 2 diabetes and poor heart health. In addition, specific medications may make food taste different, and often seniors are not aware of the medicinal effects on their food choices.
It is important to monitor the use of sugar and salt in a senior’s diet, as well as review the medications your elderly-loved ones are taking. Be sure to ask their doctor or pharmacist about potential side effects, including food and beverage interactions, and make your senior is aware of all directions and side effects.
3. It is easier to lose control of body weight as we age.
Seniors face the struggle of balancing their caloric intake to include all the right nutrients, while not over or under eating. According to the USDA there are health risks to overeating, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease and cancer. The National Institute on Aging states that nutrition and risk of being underweight is a larger concern than obesity; making the risk for under eating just as dangerous as overeating. The complications of under eating include memory loss, decreased immunity, lowered body temperature, constipation and osteoporosis.
The USDA has put-together a senior-friendly food pyramid and planning guide which can help seniors and their caregivers plan a nutritious meal. A doctor and/or nutritionist should be consulted to assist in creating a diet plan to maintain a healthy and attainable weight.
4. Some seniors have difficulty preparing meals.
Many people who are over the age of 70 have serious limitations to cooking in the kitchen. Sometimes, they have lost interest in cooking and/or cannot stand long enough to prepare their meal.
There are many meal-delivery options for seniors, such as Meals On Wheels, locally-owned and operated food and grocery delivery programs, as well as some community senior centers often offer the option of group meals to help seniors who cannot cook. It is important to assess your elderly loved-one’s nutritional needs to see if one of these meal programs or the assistance of a caregiver is necessary.
5. Many seniors face depression about eating alone.
Many seniors have transitioned from having friends and family around, to being alone. When they find themselves on their own, they do not feel that it’s worth it to cook for one, or they are feeling depressed about the loss of loved ones. Often seniors will self-deprive because they feel isolated, and/or have undiagnosed health problems.
It is important that seniors are not eating every meal alone. Always remember to include your senior-loved–one in your meal plans; either taking them out to eat, rotate between family and friends to eat together, plan a family dinner night at least once a week, and/or enroll them in their local community senior center where they offer a group-meal environment where seniors have the opportunity to socialize.
As an advocate for the elderly, Homewatch CareGivers would like to see the senior population not only grow, but thrive. Homewatch CareGivers has created the Guide to Senior Health and Wellness, that will assist seniors and their families create a healthy routine that to help them prolong their lives, and give them the best life possible.
For more details on this news, please visit www.prlog.org.
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