http://www.h3i-seriousabouthealth.com News for people who want to get serious about the Healthy Lifestyle Thu, 24 Apr 2008 20:53:44 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Now they have thought of everything!  Nintendo Wii is unveiling a new product designed for weight loss.  If you aren't sure of what a Wii is, then it is obvious you don't have children or a game-station loving husband.  Either way, a Wii is the latest craze in videogame land, which actually ... http://www.h3i-seriousabouthealth.com/2008/04/24/not-your-average-video-game/ So here I am in Hilton Head, almost 700 miles from home, focusing on my new job and healthy life when I received news from my mother that she has breast cancer.  This came as a shock, because my mother has instilled the importance of a healthy lifestyle in me ... http://www.h3i-seriousabouthealth.com/2008/03/19/everyday-is-a-chance-to-turn-things-around/ Don't forget to Spring Forward for Daylight Savings this weekend!  As I cringe about the lost extra hour of sleep, I ultimately rejoice in the fact that now when I get out of work, I will get to enjoy the Spring weather and sunshine for a little while more.  Because I am spoiled by warm weather ... http://www.h3i-seriousabouthealth.com/2008/03/05/spring-forward/ This morning as I stood half-asleep in the Starbucks line (frosted pastries and goodies teasing me through the glass) promising myself that tomorrow I will wake up with enough time to sit down with my breakfast of Fiber One cereal and fruit, I debated which grande burst of caffeine I would ... http://www.h3i-seriousabouthealth.com/2008/02/21/sips-that-go-straight-to-your-hips/ Last night I decided to take the buddy approach to getting back into the swing of things after falling 'off track' from a less than healthy weekend trip to Daytona.  When calling a third workout buddy, the response from whether they would join was "Well...I charged my ipod...that's the first step".  What ... http://www.h3i-seriousabouthealth.com/2008/02/20/feel-the-rhythm-not-the-burn/ In my time here at the Institute, I have come across many people complaining of experiencing soreness in their feet. Sometimes they simply attend Dr. Al's shoe seminar on Monday morning, get a new pair of shoes, and kiss that pain goodbye. Others, on the other hand, may be suffering ... http://www.h3i-seriousabouthealth.com/2008/02/15/oh-my-aching-feet/ February is American Heart Month, so it's a great time to remember how important it is to live a healthy lifestyle.  Heart disease is a major killer -- each year approximately one million people in the US have a heart attack and nearly half are fatal.  If you survive, a ... http://www.h3i-seriousabouthealth.com/2008/02/13/celebrate-your-heart/ Exercise has long been known as a way to maintain physical fitness and prevent high blood pressure, diabetes, and other diseases. However, a growing volume of research shows that 30 minutes of exercise three to five days per week can significantly improve symptoms of certain mental health conditions, including depression ... http://www.h3i-seriousabouthealth.com/2008/02/08/blue-skies-smiling-at-me/ If your doctor were to tell you that you need to increase heart healthy habits, would you reach for the grapes on the counter or the bottle of red wine?  Turns out, drinking a few drinks per week (up to one a day for women, up to two for men) ... http://www.h3i-seriousabouthealth.com/2008/02/06/trade-in-your-water-bottle-for-a-glass-of-vino/ Even if you aren't interested in the football, I am sure you watch the commercials or at least attend a Super Bowl Party! While you mingle with friends, make bets over who will win and linger by the snack table, keep this fact in mind - Americans consume more calories as ... http://www.h3i-seriousabouthealth.com/2008/02/01/watch-for-calories-this-super-bowl-sunday-not-commercials/