12/6/10
Need some food for the soul? This month's Oprah Magazine features awe-inspiring people, places, and ideas that can help jar you out of a cold-weather rut.
A taste of wonder here
In case you need still more motivation to weight train, here is a top ten list of benefits that will come from adding it to your fitness regimen
Read about it here.
12/3/10
Eating disorders are costly and many insurers do not provide adequate coverage for their treatment, citing that effective treatments are elusive and uncertain at best.
Read about it here
The holiday season does not need to spell the end of your exercise and nutrition routine!
Read some tips here
12/1/10
Need a gift suggestion for older loved ones on your list? How about a video game system? Doctors find Wii Fit a good way for seniors to fit in a gentle, effective work-out.
Read about it here
Children and teens also face their own fitness and nutrition challenges. The New York Times put together a primer for parents and those who love children to help their small charges stay in shape.
Read about it here
11/29/10
Are you addicted to the Internet? If you answer yes, you are not alone. Social networking and instant access to information are tantalizing alternatives to boredom. However, overuse can affect your health, relationships, and over all well-being!
Read about it here
Sometimes mysterious rashes appear on the body. The face and neck do not escape these ailments. If you notice it happening to you, you might be surprised to learn the cause . . . you could be allergic to your cell phone.
Read about it here
11/19/10
The ability to take charge of one's health has never been easier . . . or more confusing. The wealth of information on the web can both help or hinder the quest to be one's own informed advocate. The New York Times recently pieced together a primer to help health-care consumers.
Read about it here
Thanksgiving recipes abound, but what to do with the leftovers? A recent article gives suggestions for preserving the potential flavors hidden in leftovers some might just throw away.
Read about it here
11/17/10
New studies show that while some people achieve fast, remarkable results from regular work-outs, some do not! On average, exercise certainly helps, but there may be some people who need to be particularly mindful of putting their energy into activities that will achieve the results they desire.
Read about it here
Pregnant or hoping to become pregnant? Oprah's fitness guru Bob Greene offers a monthly plan for keeping fit before, during, and pregnancy and child-birth.
Read about it here
11/15/10
Don't want to gain weight this holiday season? Keeping off the pounds might be as easy as drinking water.
Read about it here
Click below to see a recipe for some of the most beautiful carrots ever.
Read about it here
11/12/11
Diabetes is difficult not only for a patient's body, but for the pocketbook as well. Studies show the rising cost of treatment affects everyone with a stake in health insurance premiums and rising health care costs of often preventable condition.
Read about it here
Food journaling is often found to cause healthy changes in journalers eating habits. One free web resource, "Fit Day," allows for an online journal and newsletter with recipes and other eating related tips.
Read about it here
11/10/11
Do sports drinks with added protein really enhance a workout? Logic would seem to dictate yes, but recent studies find that such beverages neither help nor hinder health.
Read about it here
Like colorful, falling leaves or the clocks being turned back, a deluge of delicious fall vegetable recipes come with the season. A professional chef shares his secrets for dressing up fall standards.
Read about it here
11/9/10
This personal column is for anyone who is tired of all of the well-meaning advice from friends and professionals alike concerning weight loss.
Read about it here
Still more dinner advice for guests with certain dietary needs this Thanksgiving: this time, chefs cook up tasty gluten-free fare.
Read about it here
11/7/10
Have you noticed the foods you order in restaurants getting cheesier? This could be in response to a the US government "Dairy Management" effort aimed at helping businesses (like Domino's pizza) boost falling sales.
Read about it here
Fall is here and warm flavors are in style. Skip the pumpkin pie and try the earthy flavors of roasted root vegetables instead.
Read about it here
11/5/10
Arthritis is a common and painful problem faced by old and young alike. There is new hope with new treatments, as well as a host of other ways patients can maintain overall wellness.
Read about it here
Walking is good for . . . your brain? Studies show that regular moderate exercise such as walking keeps your body healthy and your mind acute, with incidents of vascular dementia significantly lowered by a regular walking routine.
Read about it here
11/4/10
Here's a step further for Thanksgiving fare: A vegan chef cooks up some celebratory dishes that are fun AND vegan friendly!
Read about it here
There are many, many ways to survive a once terminal diagnosis, given advances in research and treatments. However, what is the patient experience after lifesaving measures? A new study tackles that issue.
Read about it here
11/3/10
Vegetarians fear not! You too can enjoy comfort foods this holiday season. A number of recipes lend a new twist to old favorites.
Read about it here
Can training in the heat improve your athletic performance? Common sense would seem to answer no. However, a new study yielded surprising results.
Read about it here
11/2/10
Where should vitamins be stored? The answer may surprise you; the medicine cabinet may not be the best place.
Read about it here
Love pizza? Try this recipe that features a fun, fast, and healthy alternative to traditional pizza dough. Load it with favorite toppings or branch out to unique veggies to liven up an old standard.
Read about it here
11/1/10
Americans waste almost 40 percent of the food they buy to prepare at home. A new book based on a study of the way people in the United States buy, consume, and then throw out most of their food might inspire you to change your habits.
Read about it here
Vegetables are getting a lot of press these days. Another article has been posted in the New York Times online about enjoying (or at least eating!) nature's colorful offerings.
Read about it here
10/29/10
Environment-minded parents try to help keep their little ones comfy and keep the planet happy by using cloth diapers. However, sometimes cloth diapering may not be as "green" as people think.
Read about it here
You don't have to be a kid to desire Halloween candy instead of fruits and vegetables. Jessica Seinfeld offers tips to "sneak" nutritional options into fun food that is sure to please even the pickiest eater.
Read about it here
10/27/10
Does your doctor encourage you to lose weight? That could make all the difference to your success!
Read about it here
Do you have heartburn? Backaches? Before turning to medication, perhaps you should try turning over. Studies show that sleeping on your left side can ease certain ailments.
Read about it here
10/25/10
Like breakfast? Trying throwing some veggies in with an egg recipe to dish out several recommended servings early in the morning.
Read about it here
To buy or not to buy . . . new running shoes. With many bells and whistles available on running gear today, how is one to determine what is worth the expense?
Read about it here
10/22/10
There's eating organic, and then there's extreme organic. Author and Boston native Alissa Cohen talks about her all raw-food diet. She has been living this lifestyle and feeling great for more than 20 years.
Read about it here
Afraid of working out by yourself between trainer visits? Worry no longer! Read here to make your work-outs more "mistake proof."
Read about it here
10/20/10
Do your part to make up the "deficit of steps" left by Americans. Research shows that Americans walk far less than other countries, perhaps contributing to increased obesity and obesity-related ailments. Get out and walk and defy the norm!
Read about it here
Paper or plastic? This just doesn't refer to transporting your food home; researchers found that people who buy groceries with cash are more likely to make healthier choices than people who pay with credit or debit cards.
Read about it here
There is new hope for parents with children suffering from an eating disorder. Family-based therapy offers another approach to the difficult dilemmas faced by patients and those who love them.
Read about it here
Want to take care of your skin? Here is a list of things to avoid to have preserve beauty and health.
Read about it here
10/18/10
Eat this, not that. Take this drug, no, now this one. This exercise can help your joints, no actually it can harm it. Tired of conflicting medical research being broadcast in the news? This article tackles the difficult question of how to be a more informed consumer of health-related news.
Read about it here
Can't make it to the gym but still want to make it a healthful day? Try catching some Zzzs. Research shows the benefits of sleep are many and varied, including reducing hypertension.
Read about it here
10/15/10
There is a season for many different health concerns. This should be taken into consideration when making doctors appointments. Keeping in mind certain age-specific issues when scheduling visits can help keep you healthier, longer!
Read about it here
Breast cancer awareness is important, and doing your part has never been easier or more fashionable! Find your inner pink and show it on the outside with fun and useful items.
Read about it here
10/13/10
All you need is love! Or, if this isn't true, researchers have found that feelings of intense love can lessen pain.
Read about it here
Do marathons hurt your knees? Traditional wisdom has always answered in the affirmative. However, new studies cast doubt on the assertion that marathons are particularly damaging. Lots of intense physical activity can cause damage, but moderate exercise (or even a marathon) does not seem to be a significant detractor to knee health.
Read about it here
10/12/10
Can stress make you fat? Technically speaking, yes it can. Not only can stress cause emotional eating or make other unhealthy choices attractive coping mechanisms, it can also trigger biological responses in the body that impede weight loss. Take time to de-stress (especially at the gym!) and the benefits to your waist line will be visibly noticeable in only a few months.
Read about it here
Unable to eat gluten? Do not fear, fall desserts are here! Try these tasty treats and you won't feel glum when the scent of apple pie drifts your way.
Read about it here
10/8/10
Want to fight off chronic conditions, enjoy a brain-power boost, and enjoy overall improved health? Try berries! All sorts of the fresh fruit have health benefits. However, beware the berry hype; one food is never a cure-all.
Read about it here
Do something nice for your brain--try some beta-carotene. Researchers show that adding these supplements can increase your brain power into old age.
Read about it here
10/6/10
Crave carbs! Don't fear--try rice noodles instead of wheat pasta. The health benefits are many and you can eat (in moderation) guilt free.
Read about it here
Over 70? Your nutrition needs aren't quite the same as the standard "food pyramid." Taking time to consider unique situations can add years to your life and health to those years!
Read about it here
10/4/10
Have you tried every diet under the sun? Has nothing "stuck?" Read the story of a fellow companion on the journey to weight loss and good health.
Read about it here
Clean those vegetables! The simple act of rinsing food before you eat it may be annoying, but it is essential. Just a minute under the spigot can make all the difference.
Read about it here
10/1/10
Location, location, location. Where you live affects so many things, including your health. The Boston Public Health Commission's new campaign provides information about the health of residents by zip code.
Read about it here
Research has shown that when doctors are better compensated, they may provide more quality health care. But do "pay for performance" incentives really increase a doctor's performance?
Read about it here
Eat like a pro: a dietician shares trade secrets from her own food journal.
Read about it here
9/29/10
Got bad knees? The predisposition for such injuries might be in your genes. Researchers have found that many members of the same family are likely to suffer A.C.L. injuries as well as other ailments.
Read about it here
Tired? Bored? Stressed? Maybe you should eat something! Here is a list of 25 snacks that can improve your mood and fight off cravings for fat and carb-filled comfort food.
See the photos here
9/27/10
Though being overweight is costly for everyone, obesity is actually most expensive for women. A recent article cites, "while a man racks up $2,646 annually in extra expenses if he is obese, a woman’s obesity costs her $4,879, almost twice as much." In fact, the more you weigh, the more you pay yearly in various costs.
Read about it here
Questions about the flu season? Want to know where to get a flu shot? Get the information you want and need to stay healthy!
Read about it here
9/24/10
High fructose corn syrup--known by any other name, would it still taste as sweet? Unhappy with the way the sweetener is seemingly made the scapegoat for so many nutrition ills, the Corn Refiners Association is seeking a new name to free the product of previous negative connotations. Have thoughts on what it should be called? "Weigh-in" by clicking the link below.
Read about it here
Another weight-loss show hits the air on the Bravo network. Fitness trainer Jackie Warner tries to help a challenging crew get healthier. See a review of the show on our blog page!
Read about the show here
9/22/10
Looking to try something new? Boston blogger Kimberly Auvil suggests TRX suspension training. It strengthens and sculpts the entire body and challenges even the most fit athletes.
Find a TRX site here
Need a quick fitness fix in the comfort of your own home (in between visits from your Boston Home Bodies trainer, of course)? Try this no-equpiment needed routine.
Read about it here
9/20/10
In a testament to slow and steady winning the race, this article features a "slow runner" who could teach a thing or two to any hare who passed his way.
Read about it here
"Recipes for Health" cookbook author takes questions about . . . what else . . . healthy recipes!
Read about it here
This article argues that it might be better to talk to a nutritionist, rather than your doctor, about food and diet related questions.
Read about it here
9/17/10
Though high fructose corn syrup has the worst reputation, other sweeteners like cane or beet sugar are also not so hot for your health.
Read about it here
Exercise balls may provide some advantages over desk chairs,but some advise caution in relation to whether they provide the fitness-at-work benefit many previously believed.
Read about it here
9/15/10
Boston Homebodies owner Janine Hightower is featured in the newly expanded second edition of the book WakeUp!
Read about it here
Eat meat in moderation! Researchers have recently found that people who partake in Atkins-type diets heavy on meat and low in carbohydrates are more than twenty percent likely to die than those who select a more vegetable-based plan. Research also shows that there are other health-related risks in drastically cutting carbs.
Read about it here
Boston.com blogger Kimberly Auvil points the way to a good site with reliable information about sports/exercise related injuries. The site allows a user to search by specific problem areas of the body, or by perceived symptoms.
Read about it here
9/13/10
Boston Homebodies client Mary McManus's story is both inspirational and motivational. If Mary and her family can run the Boston Marathon, why can't you?
Watch her story here
9/10/10
Exercise can help more than just your body; it can also shape your mind. Studies have found that exercise can actually help people deal with anger and other negative emotions. Angry after a bad day at work? Ready to throw things out the window at fellow commuters?Hop on a treadmill or take out your frustrations on a (literal) punching bag. Your whole body (and those who care about you) will benefit!
Read about it here
Oprah Winfrey, one of the most recognizable media personalities for decades, has always been open about her struggle with weight. In talking with Geneen Roth, author of Women, Food, and God, Oprah came to a profound realization about why her weight-loss efforts had failed to "stick."
Read about it here
More power equals more results: plyometricsis exercise training whose aim is to produce fast and powerful movements, and likewise improve the nervous system involved in these activities. This article argues the benefits of plyometrics, and gives examples that can be incorporated to fitness routines of all levels.
Read about it here
9/9/10
Your mother was right: eating your vegetables will help you grow up big and strong (as well as less likely to develop cancer). Don’t think you can get off the hook by taking vitamin supplementsâ€"studies indicate that there is just no substitute for leafy greens.
Read about it here
Are you sick of the sight of salad? Have you sacrificed your sweet tooth inthe name of good health? Chocoholics rejoice, for studies confirm that eating dark chocolate does in fact have health benefits, like lowering blood pressure. Of course you need to consume even this candy in moderation, but the health benefits make snacking a little sweeter.
Read about it here
As many late-night infomercial watchers may know, the"Insanity" workout system promises "insane" rapid weight-loss and positive body change. A review argues that this can in fact be true, if a person follows the strenuous system. An at-home option not for the fitness novice!
Read about it here
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10/22/09
"A Few Cookies a Day to Keep the Pounds Away?"
A diet that Cookie Monster and Miss Piggie could sink their teeth into.
read about it here
10/19/09
"What a Pain"
As our population gets older, fatter, and more likely to suffer from past joint injuries, osteoarthritis is increasing. So are efforts to treat it. Read more here
10/18/09
"A Better Diet, Under Wraps"
Local colleges shrink portions, sneak in healthy ingredients
http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2009/10/18/colleges_shrink_portions_sneak_in_healthy_ingredients/
10/17/09
"Medicine's Elusive Goal"
Vying to Make an Effective And Safe Weight-Loss Drug
read it here
October 2009
Runner's world featured Mark Bittman, author of "How to Cook Everything". Read his recipe for "The Good Food Diet"
10/15/09
"Exercise And the Cool-Down"
Is the cool-down really necessary?
read about it here
9/10/09
"Big Food Vs. Big Insurance"
By Michael Pollan
Health care reform depends on changing agribusiness.
read the op-ed here
"Training Apps That Help You Sweat the Details"
A look at iPhone applications that help you get and stay fit.
read about it here
9/5/09
"For Your Health, Froot Loops"
Industry-Backed Label Calls Sugary Cereal A 'Smart Choice'
Read the Article Here
7/21/09
101 Salads
My favorite cook and author of "How to Cook Everything", Mark Bittman compiled a list of 101 salads with 2-3 sentences of cooking instructions. Great for quick dinner ideas. Read the comments after the article for other reader's salad ideas and be inspired!
http://bitten.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/07/21/share-your-salads/
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7/20/09
Why Are We So Fat?
After the CDC released its new report on Obesity in the U.S. Alot of people are beginning to wonder, "what's going on here?". Click below to learn more about the different theories and get the facts.
Why are we so fat?
http://www.newyorker.com/arts/critics/books/2009/07/20/090720crbo_books_kolbert?printable=true
HFCS (High-Fructose Corn Syrup)
http://articles.latimes.com/2008/jul/14/health/he-syrup14
A Virus
http://articles.latimes.com/2008/jul/14/health/he-virus14
Low Fat Foods
http://articles.latimes.com/2008/jul/14/health/he-lowfat14
Lack of Sleep
http://articles.latimes.com/2008/jul/14/health/he-sleep14
Smoking Cessation
http://articles.latimes.com/2008/jul/14/health/he-smoking14
Stress
http://articles.latimes.com/2008/jul/14/health/he-stress14
7/19/09
I Was a Baby Bulemic
Food critic Frank Bruni writes about his relationship with food from early childhood to present.
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/07/19/magazine/19bruni-t.html?scp=1&sq=I%20Was%20A%20Baby%20Bulemic&st=cse
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7/16/09
To Eat Well, Be Instinctive
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/07/16/health/nutrition/16skinside.html?ref=fitnessandnutrition
Tossing Out the Diet and Embracing the Fat
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/07/16/health/nutrition/16skin.html?_r=1&scp=1&sq=tossing%20out%20the%20diet%20and%20embracing%20the%20fat&st=cse
Sarah Palin: "I'm a Runner"
This regular feature in Runner's World magazine reveals the inner runner in people who are famous for being everything but. This month, Sarah Palin is featured. The link below will get you to Palin's interview along with others including Mario Lopez, New York Governor David Paterson and Lisa Ling. Check it out!
http://www.runnersworld.com/cda/special/0,7889,s6-243-410-0-0,00.html
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7/14/09
The Trader Joes Song!
A very familiar experience and a funny video for anyone who shops at Trader Joes!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OdB7GDZY3Pk&feature=player_embedded
7/13/09
"Boston's schools go lacking in phys-ed"
One week after a report declared that 30 percent of Mass kids are overweight or obese, The Boston Globe reports on dismal phys-ed offerings at Boston schools.
http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2009/07/13/boston8217s_public_schools_lacking_in_phys_ed_classes/
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7/10/09
Little Bottle, Big Punch
"5-hour Energy": You've all seen the commercials, read the article to learn a bit more about the business behind the little shots. Not endorsed by BHB.
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/07/11/business/11energy.html?_r=1&scp=1&sq=little%20bottle,%20big%20punch&st=cse
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7/9/09
Dieting Monkeys Offer Hope of Living Longer
We got another update on the dieting monkeys this week. It increasingly looks like they are living longer, healthier lives on 30% fewer calories. This one is a controversial topic, read the article.
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/07/10/science/10aging.html?scp=1&sq=caloric%20restriction&st=cse
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7/8/09
How to Fix Bad Ankles
This article includes a 3-minute video on training for strong ankles.
http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/07/08/how-to-fix-bad-ankles/?scp=1&sq=how%20to%20fix%20bad%20ankles&st=cse
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7/6/09
Chemicals in our Bodies
Listen to a riveting conversation about the chemicals in our environment known as "endocrine disruptors" and their effects on our bodies. I include it here because there are growing questions about their effects on our metabolism.
http://www.onpointradio.org/2009/07/chemicals-in-our-water
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7/2/09
Controlling the American apetite is a conversation with David Kessler, the author of "The End of Overeating: Taking Control of the Insatiable American Apetite". Learn what the food companies don't want you to know!
http://www.onpointradio.org/2009/07/controlling-the-american-appetite
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7/1/09
Obesity in the U.S. rose in 23 states and declined in none.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090701/ap_on_he_me/us_med_obesity_rankings
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6/9/09
Bad Habits Asserting Themselves
Looks like more Americans are ignoring advice to eat your veggies and exercise.
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/06/09/health/research/09beha.html?scp=1&sq=Bad%20Habits%20Asserting%20Themselves&st=cse
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6/1/09
Better Running Through Walking
Why taking a break can help you cross the finish line faster.
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/06/02/health/02well.html?scp=1&sq=better%20running%20through%20walking&st=cse
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5/29/09
Study Urges Weight Gain Be Reduced In Pregnancy
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/05/29/health/research/29pregnant.html?scp=1&sq=Study%20Urges%20Weight%20Gain%20Be%20Reduced%20in%20Pregnancy&st=cse
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5/7/09
Do Sports Creams Rub the Pain Away
This article discusses the myths and science behind sports creams.
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/05/07/health/nutrition/07fitness.html?_r=2&scp=1&sq=Do%20Sports%20Creams%20Rub%20the%20Pain%20away&st=cse
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Information is motivation. -Boston Home Bodies
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4/23/09
Want to Go Faster? You Need a Trainer!
Article explores the benefits of accountability and planning.
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/04/23/health/nutrition/23best.html?scp=1&sq=Want%20to%20go%20faster%20you%20need%20a%20trainer&st=cse
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4/20/09
Jon Kabat-Zinn speaks at Google executives meeting about mindfulness and meditation
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3nwwKbM_vJc
Mary's running today! Check out the Brookline Tab story on her (please ignore the horrible grammar in the headline!)
http://www.wickedlocal.com/brookline/archive/x1263219356/Once-crippled-polio-Brookline-women-now-running-her-first-marathon
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4/18/09
The Warm-Up: April
The Warm-Up is a newsletter created by BHB to motivate and inspire our clients and friends. In this issue, get inspired to run, eat vegetables and laugh along with our Co-Editor, Adrienne Kisner who shares her Boston Marathon experience. Enjoy!
3/23/09
Michelle Obama's arms are all the rage! Here's a recent article with commentary from trainers on how to achieve that muscular look we are admiring in our first lady.
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/19/fashion/19fitness.html?_r=1&sq=She's%20Pumped.%20Your%20Turn&st=cse&adxnnl=1&scp=1&adxnnlx=1237820497-lCjmrKIeDFpWaiw093BQEg
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Information is the best motivation...be informed!
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3/20/09
The Obamas To Eat Local Fare, Very Local
The Obamas are leading the way, yet again by planting a vegetable garden at the White House. Article includes map of garden plan.
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/20/dining/20garden.html?scp=1&sq=Obama%20To%20Eat%20Local%20Produce&st=cse
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3/21/09
Eating Food That's Better for You, Organic or Not
Americans are eating so poorly these days. Food writer for the New York Times, Mark Bittman, in this Op-Ed piece says, just eat your veggies!
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/22/weekinreview/22bittman.html?scp=1&sq=Eating%20Food%20That's%20Better%20for%20You,%20Organic%20or%20Not&st=cse
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4/9/09
Boston Public Schools to Send Home Weight Reports
A new plan will start this fall at Boston schools.
http://www.boston.com/yourtown/newton/articles/2009/04/09/public_schools_to_send_home_weight_reports/
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3/5/09
"In Marathon Training, No Snow Holidays"
When training for a marathon or for yourself, the elements must be borne. Read more...
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Other thoughts on running. Read this inspriational article about how women began running.
"The Barriers Fell, One Year, One Step at a Time"
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/26/health/nutrition/26best.html?scp=1&sq=the%20barriers%20fell,%20one%20year,%20one%20step%20at%20a%20time&st=cse
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This page keeps you up-to-date on all the latest health and fitness news...be informed!
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3/4/09
"Ancient Bread Sprouts Anew"
Read about the benefits of sprouted grains, my favorite sprouted grain bread is called Ezekiel from Food for Life brands.
Read the article
Check out a sprouted grain bread recipe here.
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"Goodbye Trans Fats; Now It's Salt's Turn"
Harvard Nutritionist and author Walter Willet leads the campaign to reduce the salt in our diets. Read the article
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Boston Home Bodies keeps you up on the latest health and fitness news...information is the best motivation!
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Did you know that Texas peanut processing plant was certified to produce organic products? Just because it says "organic" doesn't mean it's safe...or healthy for that matter. Read this article.
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2/15/09
"Doc, Make Me New Again"
Aging athletes want to surf forever. And ski, golf, snowboard.
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/15/fashion/15generationb.html?_r=1&scp=1&sq=Doc,%20Make%20Me%20New%20Again&st=cse
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2/14/09
The Warm-Up: February click to view this month's feature, American Heart Month.
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2/10/09
"Dangerous Secret In Diet Pills"
"Natural" Products Spiked With Drugs, F.D.A. Finds
Read the Article
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2/6/09
"Building on the Abs of Madonna and Gwenyth"
Celeb trainer Tracy Anderson expands her brand.
Read the Article
Check out Tracy's website: http://tracyandersonmethod.com/
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email Janine if you have questions or comments: janine@bostonhomebodies.com
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Get more life out of your running shoes. About.com has 6 easy steps, like undoing the laces before taking them off and not putting them in the washing machine. Check out these and other tips here, http://running.about.com/od/runningshoereviews/tp/careforrunningshoes.htm?nl=1
This page keeps you up-to-date on all the latest health and fitness stories...be informed!
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2/5/09
The Guru of Relaxation
Learn about Harvard physician Herbert Bensons Relaxation Response and how to start your own meditation practice.
http://www.boston.com/lifestyle/fashion/articles/2009/02/05/the_guru_of_relaxation/
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2/4/09
NBC's "The Biggest Loser"
Tuesdays 8/7C
View The Biggest Loser Website
"In the Kitchen, 'Losers' Start From Scratch"
Cooking and eating techniques from the Biggest Loser contestants.
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/04/dining/04loser.html?scp=1&sq=in%20kitchen,%20losers%20start%20from%20scratch&st=cse
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Last night on FRONTLINE: "My father, my brother and me": a look at the fight against Parkinson's Disease. Click here to Watch the full program online NOW.
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2/2/09
"Spinach and Peanuts, With a Dash of Radiation"
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/02/business/02irradiate.html?scp=1&sq=spinach%20and%20peanuts,%20with%20a%20dash%20of%20radiation&st=cse
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Listen Now! WBUR's On Point program "Mark Bittman: Conscious Eating"
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Tonight at 9PM EST on PBS, watch "American Experience: The Polio Crusade" for info and a preview: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/polio/
This page keeps you up-to-date on all the latest health and fitness stories...be informed!
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1/15/09
"Real Food, Wrapped to Go"
A visual slideshow compares the best food bars on the market.
http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2009/01/14/style/20090115-GEARTEST_index.html?scp=8&sq=gear%20test&st=cse
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1/22/09
"Fitness Isn't An Overnight Sensation"
A look at the myth of dramatic body change. The take-home message is: don't believe the hype!
Link to Article
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1/25/09
"For top chefs, food policy is on menu"
What the chefs and food groups are hoping for from the Obama administration.
http://www.boston.com/lifestyle/food/articles/2009/01/25/for_top_chefs_food_policy_is_on_menu/
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1/26/09
"Another Potential Benefit of Cutting Calories: Better Memory"
One study points to better memory with 30% less calories, but the jury is still out.
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/27/health/research/27diet.html?scp=1&sq=Another%20potential%20benefit%20of%20cutting%20calories:%20better%20memory&st=cse
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"On-the-job training"
Local employees stay fit by training in small groups at work.
 Read the Story/ See the Pictures
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"A Life Changed but Not Destroyed by Polio"
One woman's story of struggle with Polio and its aftermath.
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/27/health/views/27polio.html
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