Health

A return to brown-bagged meals and cafeteria lunches is a great time to examine your nutritional consciousness. How much sugar is in your diet? The answer affects everything from your heart to your waistline ...

It doesn't have to be! As the pace picks up, grab these ideas and go with the (albeit increased) pre-fall flow ...

It's the time of year when you wish you could hit a "pause" button. Summer's end is approaching faster than a school bus driver after the last drop-off. than a fading bottled tan. Although we cannot stop the clock, we can make the most of it ...

Everyone needs downtime. A chance to de-stress, refresh, and enjoy a breather. Does this include time away from your fitness routine ...

by Michelle Sutton-Kerchner Is body weight an accurate fitness indicator? New research proves a good workout leads to improved health, despite those extra pounds … False Assumptions A person’s size is often associated with his/her fitness level. Yet, being thin does not make one a marathon runner. Being overweight does not signal a life filled with syndicated TV. You can’t judge a body by its cover. A large person could be thriving in health underneath. Thin does not mean physically fit. For those relentlessly sweating away on the Exercise Floor, taking the stairs, and declining the sweets, have hope. Efforts are not in vain. Regular exercisers should not be overly concerned with the bathroom scale. It does not determine a person’s health or fitness level. Focus on Fitness Although pounds may not be pouring off, working out can improve the fat to muscle ratio and affect where fat is distributed. Health experts warn of the dangers associated with belly fat, including diabetes and heart disease. Exercise helps eliminate problematic visceral fat, which packs around the organs in this area. Although you may not fit into skinny jeans, your deep abs may be firm. Body shape (middle roundness) is a more …