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The New York Times has published a multi-media feature about fitness gear for kids. This includes mini, colorful versions of “grown up” equipment like treadmills, exercise bikes and cross-trainers. As nationwide concern grows over childhood obesity and inactivity, fitness products masquerading as toys are being designed to slim and tone the younger segment of the population. – New York Times

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Time is of the essence. A cliche for sure, but oh so true. Not having the time to workout is one of the most common excuses people use to let their fitness levels deteriorate. The five workouts that follow will not only crank your metabolism into a fat burning furnace, but they can also be done in 8 minutes or less. Some of them much less.

1. Tabata Sprints – Find a track or a long straight road. Run as fast as you can for Read the rest of this entry »

A study from the University of Texas School of Public Health Brownsville Regional Campus (UTSPH) indicates that Type 2 diabetespatients may be more likely to contract tuberculosis (TB).

From the diabetes blog at About.com:

Type 2 diabetes, especially Type 2 diabetesinvolving chronic high blood sugar, is associated with altered immune response to TB, and this was particularly marked in patients with chronically high blood Read the rest of this entry »

I woke up this morning to beautiful, freshly fallen snow…and ice underneath…and freezing temperatures. It's easy to let less than desirable weather become an excuse to stay indoors and skip that daily walk. But giving up ahealthy lifestyledoesn't have to be the only answer when the rain is pouring or the snow is swirling.

On days like today, I like to have a little arsenal of “back up” activites, like Read the rest of this entry »