Tuesday, February 25, 2014

About.com Health: What's The Best Workout For YOUR Personality Type?

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From Elizabeth Scott, M.S., your About.com Health Editor
Welcome to our new weekly About.com Health Newsletter! You are receiving this because you were subscribed to either Health, Healthy Mondays, or Women's Health. We have combined forces to provide you with the most up-to-date health and wellness information with expert advice each week from all across the About.com Health network. We trust you will find this content helpful and look forward to hearing your feedback! As for the topic of fitness, we all know that exercise is important for physical and emotional health, longevity, stress relief, and overall wellness. (Read more here about the benefits of exercise.) It can be challenging to fit exercise into an already-busy lifestyle, however, and make it a habit that lasts through the years. One of the best ways to stick with a workout program is to choose one that fits well with your personality, lifestyle, and goals. That's right, not all workouts are as easy to stick with for each person, so the workout habit your best friend swears by might not work as well for you, but that doesn't mean that there's not a perfect-fit workout there for you as well! This week, we encourage you to find out more about your "fitness personality" and discover what might be easiest and most enjoyable for you to stick with. The next steps will be much easier after that! Enjoy your week!
--Elizabeth Scott

Quiz: What's Your Fitness Personality?
Group classes, home gym, morning jog, or something else--which is the best type of workout? That depends on you! (Specifically, your lifestyle, personality, and goals.) This quick quiz from About.com's exercise expert, Paige Waehner, can help you to analyze yourself and your needs to determine what type of workouts will work best for you. This quiz is fantastic because not only does it provide you with self-exploration questions and an analysis of how you tend to approach exercise, but it provides you with several options for effective workouts that would be most appealing to you; it's a great way to get ideas! Learn more
* More: What Kind of Walker Are You?

Social, loner, or free spirit? Do you have a workout style?
Here's another useful quiz that uses simple questions and self-scoring to provide you with a better understanding of how you best perform--in a group, on your own, or under more spontaneous circumstances. You'll also find ideas for what types of workouts work best for you, and, when necessary, tips on what to avoid. Elizabeth Quinn, About.com's expert in sports medicine, can help you to find a workout that really fits with your life. Learn more
* More: What Type of Trainer Are You?

10 Signs You Might be an Annoying Fitness Freak
Self-righteous? A nag? A know-it-all? Or something else? Here are some of the more irritating personality types we find in the fitness world, how to tell if one of these describes you, and what to do about it so you don't sabotage yourself and drive those around you right out of the gym. This fun-loving resource from our exercise expert can help you to get along more easily with others so you'll have more workout buddies in your future. Read more
* More: Gym Safety: Spotters, Workout Partners, and Personal Trainers

Vote in This Week's Poll: What's Your Fitness Personality?
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Friday, November 1, 2013

About Women's Health: What Do You Know About Diabetes?

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From Rachel Berman, your About Women's Health Editor
About 12 million women over the age of 20 have diabetes and close to 2 million adults are diagnosed every year in the US. In honor of American Diabetes Month, it's important to be aware of your risks and how to properly manage your existing pre-diabetes or diabetes.

Know Your Risks
Do you have a family history or think you're at an increased risk for developing diabetes? Get the facts and read the top 7 risk factors.

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Eating a healthy diet can be a significant tool for diabetes prevention and management. Learn about the Consistent Carbohydrate Diet.

Manage Blood Glucose
A key to managing diabetes is keeping your blood glucose levels in check. Here's a guide to handle the ups and downs.
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Friday, October 25, 2013

About Women's Health: Don't Be Spooked

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From Rachel Berman, your About Women's Health Editor
Halloween marks the start of the holiday season (read: two months of parties, cocktail hours, and family gatherings that inevitably offer up indulgent foods and beverages). Whether you or your child has food allergies or you're just trying to minimize the sugar rush, here's your guide to navigate the first holiday of this season.

Eyeballs On Sweets
Just because I'm a dietitian, it doesn't mean I'm a healthy eating zombie. I think it's important to be able to enjoy sweets in moderation - and not to be shocked by their calorie counts. The Calorie Cost of Your Halloween
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RIP Food Allergy Concerns
Parties where you aren't in control of what's in the food can be a nightmare if you have a food allergy. Let alone taking candy from complete strangers. Gluten-Free Candy List

Get in the Spirit
A trick to enjoying Halloween without too much sugar is to prepare more nutritious foods that are still in the holiday spirit. Healthy Halloween Treats
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One potential scary side effect of Halloween for your kids is tooth decay. Who has time for a cavity in the midst of holiday celebrations? 10 Fun Alternatives to Halloween Candy
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Friday, October 18, 2013

About Women's Health: Act Your Age

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From Rachel Berman, your About Women's Health Editor
At each stage in life you face different health issues. No matter your age, there are always steps you can take to either prevent or manage disease. Here is your decade by decade age-defying, cancer-fighting, heart disease-preventing, bone-protecting (and more!) health plan.

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Joining the "real world" and starting a career may put visits to the doctor's office on the back-burner. Make your health a priority, too by scheduling regular check-ups with an OBGYN and a general physician. How to Prepare For Your Annual Pap Smear & Pelvic Exam
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Your 40's: Keep Moving
As you age, staying active helps you maintain a healthy weight and reduce your risk of diseases like diabetes. How Much Exercise Do You Really Need?

Your 50's: Get Screening
This is the decade to check up on your health since your risk of many conditions increases in your 50's. Checklist For Women's Health Screenings
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Your 60's+: Living Strong
Paying attention to the health of your bones, preventing nutrient deficiencies, and staying on top of any treatment for medical conditions helps improve longevity and your quality of life. What is a DEXA scan?
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