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Fitness Habits to Develop Moving more is essential. Not only will it help you keep up with your family, but keeping physically active also can help prevent: certain forms of cancer heart disease high  blood  pressure stroke type 2 diabetes obesity. And don’t forget about the mental benefits of exercise. Ever hear of the runner’s high? That’s thanks to endorphins, hormones that are released by the body during exercise that make you feel good. Add to that, exercise brings oxygen-rich blood to your brain, giving you more energy. And exercise promotes better sleep patterns. To improve your health, aim for at least 150 minutes per week of moderately intense  aerobic  activity. That’s 30 minutes a day on five days of the week. This type of aerobic activity, like brisk walking or dancing, works out your heart. To lose weight and keep it off, you may need more: Aim for 300 minutes per week (an hour a day for five days). On at least two days per week,...

Recipe: Strawberry Milkshake Posted on   A milkshake is a heavy creamy drink that is often used as a dessert. Once you blend any fruit or vegetable with whole milk, it becomes a milkshake. Milkshakes are the perfect drink for a hot day. Ingredients for making Strawberry Milkshake You can blend the following in any proportions and come up with a delicious strawberry milkshake. Strawberries (very ripe ones) Whole milk Vanilla ice cream (optional) Greek-style yogurt (optional) Notes on the ingredients I listed vanilla ice cream and Greek-style yogurt as optional because all you need to make a strawberry milkshake are the strawberries and the whole milk. But these other 2 ingredients make the milkshake thicker and more delicious. I either use vanilla ice cream or the Greek yogurt, I never add the 2 at the same time. But you can if you wish. Please note that the milk used here is whole milk and not evaporated milk. You can buy whole milk from any big supermarket...

Top 10 Health Tips for Women Posted on Let’s face it, ladies: Doctor visits are short. And they’re getting shorter. What if your doctor had more time? She might tell you the same things that OB-GYN Alyssa Dweck, MD, co-author of  V Is for Vagina , wants you to know. Consider Dweck’s tips your prescription for a lifetime of wellness. 1. Zap your stress. “The biggest issue I see in most of my patients is that they have too much on their plates and want to juggle it all.  Stress  can have significant health consequences, from  infertility  to higher risks of  depression ,  anxiety , and  heart disease . Find the stress-reduction method that works for you and stick with it.” 2. Stop dieting . “Eating healthy doesn’t mean you have to forgo your favorite glass of wine or a piece of chocolate cake now and then. The key is moderation. Get a mix of lean proteins, healthy fats, smart carbs, and fiber.” 3. Don’t “OD” on ca...