Monthly Archives: October 2006

Fitness for Busy Professionals: Exercises for Bad Knees

Weak and painful knees can be the result of injury, over-stress or simply genetics, but the aching truth is that bad knees can seriously limit your workouts. Knee replacement surgery is not recommended except in absolutely vital situations and the … Continue reading

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Adult Mental Health–Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

One of the most exhausting conditions that affect adults with anxiety disorders is post-traumatic stress disorder. This condition usually follows someone who survives a physical or emotional event that was terrifying to him or her. Brought to the forefront by … Continue reading

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Controlling Type II Diabetes

Type II diabetes is not as severe as Type I but should still be closely watched. Your pancreas produces insulin continuously and blood sugar levels increase after eating. Insulin production also increases; it unlocks your cells to absorb more sugar. … Continue reading

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Fitness for Busy Professionals: Eight Secrets of Top Trainers

Don’t you wish sometimes that you had your own personal trainer to guide you through your workout and give you hints about getting more out of your exercise? You may not be able to afford a trainer of your own … Continue reading

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Fitness for Busy Professionals: Cardiovascular Exercise versus Weight Training

All exercisers, whether beginners or old hands, will ask themselves at some point if they should switch to an all-cardio or all-weight training program. Trainers are asked this question every day in gyms across America and more curious folks write … Continue reading

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