Lifestyle

Kids at a Brazilian school received interventional classes and counseling designed to encourage healthier living. Their parents then exhibited a “lowered cardiovascular risk,” compared to parents whose kids did not receive this education. The conclusion is that focusing on children is an effective way to improve the health of the entire family.

Many pregnant women assume that since they’re going to gain weight during pregnancy anyway, they might as well have “a lot of fun” and really enjoy sweets and treats on a regular basis. A new study confirms the reality that the dietary choices pregnant women make during pregnancy can negatively impact the health of their baby.

In this condition, the large blood vessel called the aorta that supplies blood flow to the abdomen, pelvis and legs, enlarges and balloons outward. If not detected and treated, the aorta can tear, presenting a life-threatening situation. Your risk is elevated:  

The medical community is still not so sure that medicine by internet is poised to be the next medical frontier. But there are situations that do lend themselves to communication by email, or even Skype, if your doctor is willing.

Here’s a synopsis of Dr. Oz’s opinions on a variety of lifestyle choices:

It used to be that experts would tell you to work out during commercials in order to make your TV watching a more physical (and healthy) experience. With most programming offering a fair number of commercial interruptions, you could accumulate about 20-25 minutes of workout time during a one hour TV program. Why not just exercise for the entire hour?

With physical education woefully missing in many school programs, you need to make sure your kids get enough daily exercise. Why not walk them to and from school if possible? Enroll them in after school sports if there are programs in your neighborhood. If your neighborhood is not safe for walking, then consider dancing with them or following a Zumba exercise DVD at home.

Here’s a recipe that allows you to enjoy a delicious refreshing drink that’s lower in calories but has a punch of nutrition!

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What can you do with leftover grilled chicken?

Use it in a lunch salad the next day. An easy recipe is to grab some light and dark lettuce (different colors represent different nutrients), cut up 2 Roma tomatoes, and 2 stalks of celery, add ¼ cup of drained corn kernels (use low sodium), and a handful of chopped walnuts.

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Here are some easy recipes that will cool you off during the sizzling summer months:

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