Not All Fats Are Created Equal
from Science Daily
 Eating saturated fats from butter, cream and meat, as well as trans fats found in hydrogenated oils can boost our risk of cardiovascular disease, while consuming mono-unsaturated fat can be good for our heart. More
A Running Program That Fits Your Stride
from Newsday
The best-laid resolutions to get fit can quickly crumble with no plan in place and no budget for a personal trainer. That is why fitness experts have been asked to map out month long strategies to jump-start running, cycling, swimming and strength-training programs designed to remove the confusion and intimidation many feel. Here is a running program courtesy of Andrew Lockton, a professional triathlete, private running and triathlon coach. More
Loyola’s Roddy Breaks 21-year-old Swimming Record
from Baltimore Sun
Loyola senior swimmer Sean Roddy had a big day on Saturday in a home meet against Mercersburg, Pa., as he posted two automatic All-America times and broke a school record that has stood since 1988. Roddy posted automatic All-America times in the 200 individual medley (1 minutes, 53.81 seconds) and the 100 breast stroke (57.41 seconds). His time in the 100 breast stroke broke the record set by Mike Haynes in 1988. More
Eating Habits and Exercise Behaviors in Children Can Deteriorate Early
from Science Daily
As children transition from preschool-age to school-age, they may develop eating habits and leisure-time patterns that may not meet current recommendations and may contribute to childhood obesity. More
10 Reasons not to Skimp on Sleep
from U.S. News & World Report
You may literally have to add it to your to-do list, but scheduling a good night's sleep could be one of the smartest health priorities you set. It's not just daytime drowsiness you risk when shortchanging yourself on your seven to eight hours. Possible health consequences of getting too little or poor sleep can involve the cardiovascular, endocrine, immune, and nervous systems. In addition to letting life get in the way of good sleep, between 50 and 70 million Americans suffer from a chronic sleep disorder—insomnia or sleep apnea, say—that affects daily functioning and impinges on health. More
Coaches Lead Athletes at Top of Their Games
from Athens Banner-Herald
Jack Bauerle has become one of the leading figures in American swimming during his 30 seasons as a coach at the University of Georgia. Bauerle led the United States women to 14 medals in the Beijing Olympics, after serving as an assistant coach in 2000 and a personal coach in 2004. The 2008 team - which brought home two gold medals, seven silver medals and five bronze medals - included 12 coaches or swimmers who had Georgia connections. Bauerle, now in his 30th season as the Bulldogs women's swimming coach and his 26th as the men's coach, finished last season third on the all-time collegiate wins list (415). More
Add Hiking Trails to Exercise Routine
from Los Angeles Times
Hiking trails are good for more than a challenging outdoor walk. The uneven terrain forces the body to use more stabilizing muscles in the abdominals and back, which improves balance and strengthens the core. Sprints or walking fast uphill puts you into an anaerobic zone, which taxes the muscles and benefits the cardiovascular system. More
Young Adults Need to Make More Time for Healthy Meals
from Science Daily
As adolescents mature into young adults, increasing time constraints due to school or work can begin to impact eating habits in a negative way. In a study published in the January 2009 issue of the Journal of the American Dietetic Association, researchers observed that while young adults enjoy and value time spent eating with others, 35 percent of males and 42 percent of females reported lacking time to sit down and eat a meal. More
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