Dec 7, 2015
A push-up is a full body movement that you can do anywhere and with no equipment. If you do them correctly they engage multiple muscle groups at once including your biceps, triceps, back, chest, shoulders, and abs. Where to Start: Start against the wall. Hands should...
Nov 29, 2015
Eating a handful of nuts daily is not only delicious, but is associated with a 20% less chance of suffering from heart disease. Nuts are a good source of protein, and rich in fiber, vitamins, and healthy fats. They also are loaded with phytochemicals, which are...
Nov 22, 2015
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Nov 15, 2015
Now is the time to start improving your exercise routine. Start out slowly with 5-10 minutes of activity at a time and build up to at least 30 minutes of moderately intense activity to get the most benefit. Try to build up to at least 2 1/2 hours of moderate activity...
Nov 10, 2015
You can visit on-line with one of our experts on Thursdays, 12:30 to 1:00 pm and have your fitness, nutrition, or weight loss questions answered. Using any technology that gives you access to the internet and has audio/keyboard capability you can connect live with one...
Oct 27, 2015
The Mediterranean diet with “extra” extra virgin olive oil may cut cancer risk for women A recent study published in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine, suggests that women following the Mediterranean diet and who go heavy on the extra virgin olive oil, may reduce...
Sep 23, 2015
Fruit/vegetable smoothies can be a big boost to your health if you use the right ingredients. Below is an overview of the scientific literature that sheds light on this tasty topic and also provides tips on how to make smoothies that maximize the benefits. Drinking...
Sep 17, 2015
You are probably unaware that there are many chemicals in your home that overtime can make you or your family sick. The greatest risks in your home come from the chemicals found in common household cleaning and cosmetic products. The following tips will help you to...
Sep 8, 2015
How much you sit each days is a more important determinant of your health than working out a few times per week. Even if you exercise regularly, you may still endanger your health simply by sitting too much. One of the missing ingredients of a good work out routine...
Aug 3, 2015
Dennis thought the only way he was going to be successful losing weight was to have Bariatric surgery. He came to Positive Choice to find out about having the surgery, and decided to do the Fasting Weight Management Program instead. Click on Dennis’s photo below...