Here’s some scary news: As obesity rates climb and smoking rates decrease, obesity now plays a larger role in our health than smoking. It’s great that we’re not smoking as much, but our weight problems are getting worse, putting us at risk for disease and shorter life spans. In a study published in the researchers determined that smoking declined by 18.5% in the last 20 years, while obesity rates increased by 85%.
As I was reading about this, I had to wonder: Why do obesity rates continue to rise? We talk about it in the news, and, presumably, amongst ourselves. With all the information out there, why are we still gaining weight? I thought of three possibilities:
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With the changing times the role of travel companions have also evolved. The most common leather briefcases have undergone certain changes in their accommodation needs. Nowadays, these briefcases are not limited to keep files or documents rather people require them for carrying laptop along with paper files, pamphlets, books, I-pod, cell phones and even PDA etc.
However, there are some considerations which have to be kept in mind while purchasing briefcases; some of them are as follows-
Make sure the bag you select is provided with padding along with a section to keep your laptop safely. Read more
This funny name is the property of a balanced training that took all the best from two other famous fitness areas: Yoga and Pilates.
The name of Yogilates is very new to many and after reading about it, anyone may find it very tempting to try it and see the results.
It is a new wave of healthy body workout that is considering both the body of the one practicing it but also his or hers mind and spirit.
Yogilates was the idea of Jonathan Urla, a simple Pilates instructor but also a personal trainer.
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With our lives becoming much busier these days, it can be difficult to find the time to make meals. Because feeding a family can be a time consuming task, many people are now looking for easy and quick to make recipes. Fortunately, there are many great recipes one can make for the entire family. Below are a few easy recipes one can make to feed their family.
Orange Chicken with Rosemary: Ingredients: 1 lb boneless and skinless chicken portions, 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp pepper, 6 oz thawed juice concentrate, 1 tsp rosemary, 1 tsp thyme, and 1 tsp marjoram. Place the chicken in a casserole dish. Lightly add pepper and paprika over the chicken. Read more
Photo Courtesy of Nick D./The Martha Stewart Show
Earlier this week, domestic diva Martha Stewart taped an episode of The Martha Stewart Show, dedicated entirely to the practice of yoga. During the show, which airs tomorrow, her guest Trudie Styler, a famed yogi and wife of musician Sting, leads the audience of 51yogis though an empowering Warrior workout. There’s also an overview of the different kinds of yoga.
Check out the promo video here.
Whether you’re a fan of Martha or not, it’s awesome to see yoga getting so much exposure on national television. Read more