Author Archives: Marlena Goodsit

Be Good to Yourself

Posted on November 1, 2011 by Marlena Goodsit

Treatment options for anyone who’s overweight Before deciding how to tackle your weight loss, you first need to set a goal. To determine your weight-loss needs, you can calculate your BMI (body mass index) based on your current weight and … Continue reading →

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A Big Belly is Big Trouble

Posted on November 1, 2011 by Marlena Goodsit

The consequences of being overweight Currently, 32 percent of men and 35 percent of women are obese. These concerning numbers are supposed to jump up to approximately 50 percent by 2030, according to the National Council on Strength & Fitness. … Continue reading →

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How to Tone Your Abs Without Doing a Single Situp

Posted on July 1, 2011 by Marlena Goodsit

When you think of a strong core, you might picture a pair of six-pack abs, but a six-pack can limit your flexibility and freedom of movement. The excessive number of crunches and sit-ups you do to get that look can … Continue reading →

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Foot Fungus

Posted on June 1, 2011 by Marlena Goodsit

UV-rays shouldn’t be your only skin concern when frequenting the pool this summer. If you don’t take the necessary precautions, you might be walking away from a fun filled day in the sun with that itchy, burning disease known as … Continue reading →

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Wake Up, Fill Up

Posted on April 1, 2011 by Marlena Goodsit

Eat breakfast for improved health and performance The most important meal of the day is now even more important. Not only does skipping breakfast increase your risk of having a potentially fatal heart attack, according to a study reported in … Continue reading →

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Your Walking Style

Posted on February 1, 2011 by Marlena Goodsit

Are you a racer or a stroller? Hippocrates was onto something when he said, “Walking is a man’s best medicine.” The health benefits of adding regular, moderate exercise like walking to your daily routine include a lowered risk of obesity, … Continue reading →

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The Breast Cancer Genes

Posted on October 1, 2010 by Marlena Goodsit

Most inherited cases of breast cancer have been associated with mutations of two genes: BRCA1 and BRCA2, which stand for Breast Cancer Susceptibility Gene 1 and Breast Cancer Susceptibility Gene 2. Women who have the gene mutations are about five … Continue reading →

Posted in Health Report, October 2010 | Leave a comment

Farming and Antibiotics

Posted on September 1, 2010 by Marlena Goodsit

Your grocery shopping may be impacting your doctor’s visit Farmers have been administering antibiotics to pigs, chickens and cows for decades. While dosing sick animals is one way to keep the meat safe to eat, farmers also give antibiotics to … Continue reading →

Posted in Health Report, September 2010 | Leave a comment