Target Heart Rate Range

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The increase in obesity is linked to: increasing portion sizes, eating out more often and increased consumption of sugar-sweetened drinks.

Source: CDC National Center for Health Statistics
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This Month's Lead Story:
Feeding a Healthy Heart
A healthy heart begins with a healthy attitude about the foods you eat. Food can be both a pleasurable experience and fuel to maintain a healthy body. Here's what you need to do to make sure you are eating for a healthy heart.



Previous Months' Lead Stories:

SMART Goals for a New Year  posted 12/2011
If you’ve ever made a New Year’s resolution, then failed to keep it, you’re in good company. It’s safe to say we’ve all been there. Here are some SMART steps to help you reach your goals.

Healthy Holiday Cooking  posted 11/2011
Rather than let the holidays wreak havoc on your healthy lifestyle, learn some ways to modify your holiday recipes to reduce their fat content and their caloric impact. Here’s a list of alternatives for some common, less-healthy ingredients.

Cold vs. Flu  posted 10/2011
It's often difficult to tell whether you have the flu or the common cold since the two illnesses share many of the same symptoms, but the severity sets the flu apart. Here's what you need to know to stay well.

Strategies for Healthcare Savings  posted 9/2011
It may seem like you have no control over healthcare costs, but you can have a major impact on your family’s out-of-pocket medical expenses by becoming an educated healthcare consumer. Here are some tips.

Back to School 101  posted 8/2011
Getting the kids to and from school, managing their extracurricular activities and putting a healthy meal on the table can all be stressful parts of the day, but if you are smart, you can turn them into stress-free, time-saving activities.

Surviving a Heat Wave  posted 7/2011
Parts of the country are experiencing record temperatures. Knowing how to properly maintain your body in the heat is essential. The following suggestions can help make these dog days of summer more bearable.

Home Safety Tips  posted 6/2011
Making an effort to implement safety measures in your home will give you considerable peace of mind. It also could prevent an injury or save someone’s life. Here are some basic home safety tips to keep your family safe.

Top 10 Facts About Fitness  posted 5/2011
Inactivity increases your chances of developing and dying from heart disease, diabetes, colon cancer and a number of other chronic diseases. Here's what you need to know to get moving and protect your health.

What Do You Know About Alcoholism?  posted 4/2011
For most people, alcohol consumption is not a big problem. But about 28 percent of Americans are drinking so much that they are seriously compromising their health. Do you fall in this high-risk group?


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