Category: Fitness

Brown Rice vs Basmati

Which is healthier? The short answer, well they’re pretty darn close when it comes to nutrition and both are low glycemic (low insulin response). Stick to a dark long grain basmati rice and don’t be afraid to try it. The long answer. Basmati rice is a unique species of rice originating from India. Just like all species…

Tips on buying athletic shoes.

By R.J. Ignelzi Friday, January 14, 2011 at 3:03 p.m. It’s possible to put your best foot forward in any sport with the right footwear. Pete McCall, an exercise physiologist with the San Diego-based American Council on Exercise, offers some Shop Like the Pros tips for buying athletic shoes. “Be honest about the activity you’re…

Active Lifestyle Can Enhance Romance!

by Beth Shepard, M.S., ACE-CPT, ACSM-RCEP, Wellcoaches Certified Wellness Coach   12 Ways to Be Active With Your Valentine Rent a canoe and enjoy a picnic lunch on the water. Go for a walk after dinner. Learn to dance — swing, tango, waltz or two-step. Take a swing at the batting cages. Sign up for…

ARE YOU FORGETTING THINGS?

It’s natural to feel nervous when you forget something, knowing that Alzheimer’s disease now affects 5.3 million Americans.  But a memory slip doesn’t always mean the worst. According to KPHO, the following five situations point toward normal, age-related memory loss. Lapses Don’t Interfere With Everyday Life Slowed recall of information from time to time is…