Ellen Easley on October 9th, 2008

The October 2008 edition of Today’s Dietitian has a feature story on “Exercise for Diabetes Prevention and Management.” The article was very interesting and contained information about how to begin an exercise program and problems that may occur. Here is a synopsis of the article…
Studies show that individuals with diabetes or at risk for diabetes [...]

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Ellen Easley on July 13th, 2008

New research published in the Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research shows that raisins are one of the best pre-workout foods you can get. While many athletes reach for sports gels and drinks to get them through a tough workout, raisins offer many similar benefits, with the added benefit of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants found [...]

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Ellen Easley on June 12th, 2008

Summer is here and with it comes hot weather! We all know that exercising is good for us, but here in Mississippi the heat gets way up there during the summer, making exercising a challenge. If you’re not prepared, simply going for a walk can lead you into heat illness or even a heat [...]

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Ellen Easley on June 5th, 2008

Whether or not you have a fancy pool to hang out at shouldn’t determine whether or not you soak in some sun (which provides vitamin D, by the way, to keep your bones and body healthy and strong)! Here are some fun ideas and thoughts I wanted to share with you about having fun outdoors:
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Ellen Easley on May 1st, 2008

Spring is here, and with it perfect work-out weather. A great way to get yourself energized to exercise is to sign up for a walk/run race to compete in. The thought of competition will keep you going and the excitement of completion will get you going again.
I found a really good beginner’s plan for training [...]

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