Choosing Your Fitness Equipment Fitness equipment is a large group of tools that are used in exercise and are referred to also as exercise equipment. These can include simple items such as balls, track shoes and skipping ropes as well as more complex pieces of equipment such as treadmills, weights, bicycles and many others. Today a wide range of fitness equipment is available for sale with new designs constantly being produced due to the high demand for equipment that is effective in building muscles and strength as well as for losing weight. Some of the types of fitness equipment available…

Turn Down the Suck in Fitness Exercise is good for you – there’s simply no doubt about it! However, I still meet clients on a daily basis who’ve vowed to dedicate themselves to an exercise program, only to quit after a month. Let’s face it, North Americans start and stop their fitness programs more frequently than they change their underwear. I understand that buying gym memberships and large pieces of fitness equipment is downright unaffordable to much of the population – especially when that membership looses itself in the back of your wallet or that high-tech treadmill is being used…

Suicide Rate on V.A. Care vs. Civilians The largest and most comprehensive study on veterans who sought treatment for depression in the government’s health care system was conducted by the Department of Veterans Affairs and University of Michigan. The joint effort detailed records from more than 800,000 veterans, including troops returning from Iraq and Afghanistan, revealed that veterans receiving treatment for depression are no more likely to take their own lives as compared with civilian patients. The study yielded 1,683 suicides in all, a rate of less than one-quarter of one percent — far lower than some past estimates. However,…

The largest and most comprehensive study on veterans who sought treatment for depression in the government’s health care system was conducted by the Department of Veterans Affairs and University of Michigan. The joint effort detailed records from more than 800,000 veterans, including troops returning from Iraq and Afghanistan, revealed that veterans receiving treatment for depression are no more likely to take their own lives as compared with civilian patients. The study yielded 1,683 suicides in all, a rate of less than one-quarter of one percent — far lower than some past estimates. However, experts cautioned against applying the findings too…

If you really want to know what stress is than you should try to live a few days without health insurance. You will begin to worry about every little cough or sniffle. Health insurance is one of those investments that just makes sense, both for yourself and for every member of your family. When considering your health insurance options, take a look at a hospital only policy. Such policies do not cover regular doctors visits, but will take care of you in the event of an emergency that lands you in the hospital. The benefit is a lower cost premium,…

Overview Of Medical Assistance For Persons With Disabilities Ages 3-21 Medical Assistance (MA), or Medicaid, is a federal/state insurance program that pays for health and treatment services for children and adults with disabilities. Some of these services include such things as health screenings, therapies, behavioral support services, transportation, and home healthcare. Medical Assistance was authorized on July 1, 1969, under the Social Security Act, Title XIX, Grants to States for Medical Assistance Programs. It is funded partly by the states and partly by the federal government. The code of federal regulations, Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare, is another…

One of the biggest obstacles many of us face when it comes to sticking to a workout routine is time When my friend announced that she wanted to work out for a living I had no idea what she was talking about. She always struggled with her weight and she attributed her struggle to the fact that she wasn’t exercising on a consistent basis. She could diet all she wanted but if she didn’t engage in a workout routine, the pounds crept back. Her decision to earn a personal fitness trainer certification came as a surprise to most of us.…

Getting the Most Out of Your Home Fitness Equipment Getting the Most Use out of Your Home Fitness Equipment Many of us make New Years resolutions to get in shape, lose weight, and exercise more. This usually means either a trip to sign up at a local gym, or buying a piece of home fitness equipment. Buying fitness equipment for your home can often be a better choice, especially if your local gym is out of the way from your home and work. Many people sign up with full intentions of going but find that it is too much of…

Expect The Unexpected When It Comes To Your Health And Follow This Advice On Getting Health Insuranace Health insurance is a vital way to protect both your savings and your physical well-being. The world of health insurance can be a complex one, though, so it is important to be well educated on the subject, in order to avoid being overwhelmed by information. This article will provide you with a wide range of tips that will help you find the best, most cost-effective, health care plan for you. When it comes to health insurance, you really need to research your own…

Some individuals believe that fasting will help them to become more fit. They are confident that their body will feed off of the fat that has accumulated and they will lose weight. They will also end up with more muscles in the places they want them to be on their body. Many individuals take part in fasting for fitness as they want to get rid of toxins in their bodies. By drinking plenty of water and not eating foods they are able to flush out all of the various impurities in their body. This can be a lengthy process that…