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Walking for fitness is a low-impact workout that burns fat. (NewsUSA)
Reaching your fitness goal can be just a walk in the park
Published: Tue, May 15, 2012 | 
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Leave a comment Let's face it. Walking is a popular low-impact exercise. Now, new iPods are equipped with pedometers, half-marathons are packed with walkers and MapMyWalk.com and other apps can map and measure walking routes. But even with all of these new innovations, you'll still want to pay attention to basics. The national recommendation for regular physical activity to stay healthy is actually rather attainable.
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Reaching fitness goal is a walk in the park
Let's face it. Walking is a popular low-impact exercise. Now, new iPods are equipped with pedometers, half-marathons are packed with walkers and MapMyWalk.com and other apps can map and measure walking routes. But even with all of these new innovations, you'll still want to pay attention to basics. The... Read More
Let's face it. Walking is a popular low-impact exercise. Now, new iPods are equipped with pedometers, half-marathons are packed with walkers and MapMyWalk.com and other apps can map and measure walking routes. But even with all of these new innovations, you'll still want to pay attention to basics. The... Read More
PSAs ill-advised in men of Warren Buffett's age
Warren Buffett's recent disclosure that he has been diagnosed with stage 1 prostate cancer made front-page news in virtually every newspaper and business website in the nation. The billionaire investor is 81, and questions have long been raised about who would be his successor as chief executive of Berkshire... Read More
Warren Buffett's recent disclosure that he has been diagnosed with stage 1 prostate cancer made front-page news in virtually every newspaper and business website in the nation. The billionaire investor is 81, and questions have long been raised about who would be his successor as chief executive of Berkshire... Read More
Oregon norovirus traced to reusable grocery bag
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon investigators have traced an outbreak of norovirus to a reusable grocery bag that members of a Beaverton girls' soccer team passed around when they shared cookies. The soccer team of 13- and 14-year-olds traveled to Seattle for a weekend tournament in October 2010. At the... Read More
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon investigators have traced an outbreak of norovirus to a reusable grocery bag that members of a Beaverton girls' soccer team passed around when they shared cookies. The soccer team of 13- and 14-year-olds traveled to Seattle for a weekend tournament in October 2010. At the... Read More
Dental care essential to maintaining health
At every age, a trip to the dentist is important. Having all your teeth pulled and wearing dentures and plates is no fun and most importantly, readily preventable. Thanks to improved dental care, fluoride in water, and more healthful lifestyles, dental cavities are less common and many more Americans are able to... Read More
At every age, a trip to the dentist is important. Having all your teeth pulled and wearing dentures and plates is no fun and most importantly, readily preventable. Thanks to improved dental care, fluoride in water, and more healthful lifestyles, dental cavities are less common and many more Americans are able to... Read More
Wash. mayors get started on weight-loss campaigns
WASHOUGAL, Wash. (AP) — Sean Guard watched other people exercising from the window of his car or his office in City Hall, as the pounds piled on slowly, a little bit at a time. The Washougal mayor left his city's bike trails and foot paths to those more inclined to exercise while he made short work of... Read More
WASHOUGAL, Wash. (AP) — Sean Guard watched other people exercising from the window of his car or his office in City Hall, as the pounds piled on slowly, a little bit at a time. The Washougal mayor left his city's bike trails and foot paths to those more inclined to exercise while he made short work of... Read More
Weight Watchers 1Q misses on increased costs
NEW YORK (AP) — Weight Watchers International Inc.'s first-quarter profit missed expectations as the weight loss company increased its marketing spending. The news sent its shares plunging in after-hours trading Wednesday. The New York-based company earned $54.6 million, or 74 cents per share, for the quarter... Read More
NEW YORK (AP) — Weight Watchers International Inc.'s first-quarter profit missed expectations as the weight loss company increased its marketing spending. The news sent its shares plunging in after-hours trading Wednesday. The New York-based company earned $54.6 million, or 74 cents per share, for the quarter... Read More
Johnson & Johnson seeks new approval of Xarelto
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. (AP) — Johnson & Johnson said Wednesday it asked regulators to approve its anticlotting drug Xarelto as a treatment for blood clots in the legs that can travel to a patient's lungs. The company filed for approval of Xarelto as a treatment for deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism, and... Read More
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. (AP) — Johnson & Johnson said Wednesday it asked regulators to approve its anticlotting drug Xarelto as a treatment for blood clots in the legs that can travel to a patient's lungs. The company filed for approval of Xarelto as a treatment for deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism, and... Read More
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Driscoll’s Strawberry Crème’ Brulee’ 12 Driscoll’s Strawberries, hulled 2 cups half and half 6 egg yolks 1/3 cups plus ¼ cup sugar, divided 1 tsp vanilla extract 1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. 2. Heat half and half in microwave or a small saucepan until warm to the touch, 2-3... Read More
Driscoll’s Strawberry Crème’ Brulee’ 12 Driscoll’s Strawberries, hulled 2 cups half and half 6 egg yolks 1/3 cups plus ¼ cup sugar, divided 1 tsp vanilla extract 1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. 2. Heat half and half in microwave or a small saucepan until warm to the touch, 2-3... Read More
It's strawberry-pickin' season
Spring is strawberry-pickin’ season throughout the U.S. and the regal colors of the aromatic, sweet tasting morsels, entice with their beauty long before savoring the scrumptious fruit. Aside from the strawberries’ delicious flavor and beautiful appearance, they are also high in anti-oxidants and are ranked... Read More
Spring is strawberry-pickin’ season throughout the U.S. and the regal colors of the aromatic, sweet tasting morsels, entice with their beauty long before savoring the scrumptious fruit. Aside from the strawberries’ delicious flavor and beautiful appearance, they are also high in anti-oxidants and are ranked... Read More
Buy fruit, vegetables off the farm
You can buy fruits and vegetables year 'round at Wild Things Farm at Pocola. Read More
You can buy fruits and vegetables year 'round at Wild Things Farm at Pocola. Read More
Prices go thigh-high as consumers seek dark meat
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Pat LaFrieda Jr. can't get enough chicken thighs. If his family business featured on the new Food Network series "Meat Men" orders 100 cases of boneless, skinless thighs, his supplier might deliver only 60. That's because consumers have discovered something chefs have long known about dark... Read More
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Pat LaFrieda Jr. can't get enough chicken thighs. If his family business featured on the new Food Network series "Meat Men" orders 100 cases of boneless, skinless thighs, his supplier might deliver only 60. That's because consumers have discovered something chefs have long known about dark... Read More
Study shows fewer loans to small business in March
NEW YORK (AP) — Lending to small business is slowing, a sign that companies are losing confidence in the economy. A study released Tuesday by PayNet, a research firm that tracks loans to small business, shows that lending fell 3 percent in March. The Thomson Reuters/PayNet Small Business Lending Index was at... Read More
NEW YORK (AP) — Lending to small business is slowing, a sign that companies are losing confidence in the economy. A study released Tuesday by PayNet, a research firm that tracks loans to small business, shows that lending fell 3 percent in March. The Thomson Reuters/PayNet Small Business Lending Index was at... Read More
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EVENTS Hand problems affect elderly Each of your hands contains about 29 bones, 29 joints, 123 ligaments, 34 muscles, 48 nerves and 30 arteries, according to www.eatonhand.com. That's a lot of parts that could break down. Age and disease can reduce hand strength, agility and stability. Dr. Margaret Porembski of... Read More
EVENTS Hand problems affect elderly Each of your hands contains about 29 bones, 29 joints, 123 ligaments, 34 muscles, 48 nerves and 30 arteries, according to www.eatonhand.com. That's a lot of parts that could break down. Age and disease can reduce hand strength, agility and stability. Dr. Margaret Porembski of... Read More
5K run aims to raise awareness of sexual assault
More than 400 runners and walkers participated in the event Read More
More than 400 runners and walkers participated in the event Read More
Ladies, it's time to play
Monthlong initiative encourages women to make exercise fun by focusing on play. Read More
Monthlong initiative encourages women to make exercise fun by focusing on play. Read More
Doctor groups diagnose when tests are overdone
Leaders in the field of medicine are embracing the fact that we do far too many unnecessary tests and procedures that could account for a third to a half of our $3.2 trillion annual health care spending. In the past few weeks, nine major medical groups have each come up with five commonly ordered tests in their... Read More
Leaders in the field of medicine are embracing the fact that we do far too many unnecessary tests and procedures that could account for a third to a half of our $3.2 trillion annual health care spending. In the past few weeks, nine major medical groups have each come up with five commonly ordered tests in their... Read More
Study: Heavy teens have trouble managing diabetes
LOS ANGELES (AP) — New research sends a stark warning to overweight teens: If you develop diabetes, you'll have a very tough time keeping it under control. A major study, released Sunday, tested several ways to manage blood sugar in teens newly diagnosed with diabetes and found that nearly half of them failed... Read More
LOS ANGELES (AP) — New research sends a stark warning to overweight teens: If you develop diabetes, you'll have a very tough time keeping it under control. A major study, released Sunday, tested several ways to manage blood sugar in teens newly diagnosed with diabetes and found that nearly half of them failed... Read More
Oklahoma City school cafeterias offering healthier options
In Oklahoma City, school lunch trays are carrying healthier, more diverse foods. Feeding about 43,000 children each weekday is a complex task. Read More
In Oklahoma City, school lunch trays are carrying healthier, more diverse foods. Feeding about 43,000 children each weekday is a complex task. Read More
Oklahoma City brothers keep weight off after reality show appearance
Dan and Don Evans, twin brothers and Oklahoma City police officers, each lost more than 120 pounds after being on “The Biggest Loser.” Read More
Dan and Don Evans, twin brothers and Oklahoma City police officers, each lost more than 120 pounds after being on “The Biggest Loser.” Read More
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