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Real facts of health and fitness

Thu, 15 May 2008 10:52:25 GMT

clipped by: Brimstone
clipper's remarks: "Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways - Chardonnay in one hand - strawberries in the other - body thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and screaming “ WOO HOO! What a Ride!"

Clip Source: www.nmmu.ac.za

Q: I've heard that cardiovascular exercise can prolong life. Is this true?

A: Your heart is only good for so many beats, and that's it..........don't waste them on exercise. Everything wears out eventually. Speeding up your heart will not make you live longer; that's like saying you can extend the life of your car by driving it faster. Want to live longer? Take a nap.

Q: Should I reduce my alcohol intake?

A: No, not at all. Wine is made from fruit. Brandy is distilled wine. That means they take the water out of the fruity bit so you get even more of the goodness that way. Beer is also made out of grain. Bottoms up!

Q: How can I calculate my body/fat ratio?

A: Well, if you have a body and you have body fat, your ratio is one to one. If you have two bodies, your ratio is two to one, etc.

Q: Is swimming good for your figure?

A: If swimming is good for your figure, explain whales to me.

Q: Is getting in-shape important for my lifestyle?

A: Hey! 'Round' is a shape!

Tags: health, humour

Children and Obesity

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 11:42:18 GMT

clipped by: Brimstone
clipper's remarks: "Parents should start encouraging more family play time and incorporate this as a weekly family tradition. Children should spend less time watching DVD's and playing Video games and rather utilise their time participating in school sports and socialising with other children,"

Clip Source: lifestyle.iafrica.com

Obesity in children is not something that a parent usually has to think about, but due to a change in our lifestyles, it's becoming more of a reality.

Is my child obese?

According to the World Health Organisation being overweight and obese is defined as "abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that presents a risk to health"

Children are usually classified as being overweight if their body mass index (BMI) is higher than 95 percent of children of the same gender and age

What are the contributing factors?

Unhealthy eating habits

Genetic makeup

Environment and Lifestyle

Physical inactivity

What are the health risks?

Heart disease

Diabetes

Shortness of breath

High blood pressure

High cholesterol

Joint problems

Psychological problems (feeling insecure)

So what can you do?

It's important to teach your child to develop healthy eating habits from a young age

Encourage your child to participate in the schools sports as well as any physical activity at home.

Through regular exercise, their metabolism speeds up

Tags: obesity, news, children

England enforces new smoking law

Thu, 05 Jul 2007 07:58:24 GMT

clipped by: Brimstone
clipper's remarks: Here is a little secret, NON SMOKERS EVERYDAY

Clip Source: www.spiritindia.com

Smoking :: England goes smokefree

At 6am on Sunday 1st July, the Health Act 2006 comes into force making it illegal to smoke in virtually all enclosed public places and workplaces.

Shops, offices, factories, pubs, cafes, restaurants, membership clubs, public transport, and work vehicles used by more than one person are all covered by the smokefree legislation.

"I am thrilled that my first major announcement as Health Secretary enacts the single most important public health legislation for a generation. The scientific and medical evidence is clear - secondhand smoke ki lls. There is no safe level of exposure. This legislation means that thousands of lives will be saved and the health of everybody will be protected.

Tags: news, smoking, health