ADHD in Girls and Women: Straight Talk about Suicide Research shows girls with attention deficit are more likely to attempt suicide or self-harm. To everyone who struggles with ADHD: Treat it — and know you're not alone. Confessions of an ADDiva | posted by Linda Roggli, PCC Confessions of an ADDiva | posted by Linda Roggli, PCC 65+ More Print Protein that destroys HIV discovered Loyola University researchers have identified the key components of a protein called TRIM5a that destroys HIV in rhesus monkeys. The finding could lead to new TRIM5a-based treatments that would knock out HIV in humans, said senior researcher Edward M. Campbell, PhD, of Loyola University Health System. Campbell and colleagues report their findings in an article featured on the cover of the Sept. 15, 2010 issue of the journal Virology, now available online. In 2004, other researchers reported that TRIM5a protects rhesus monkeys from HIV. Humans also have TRIM5a, but while the human version of TRIM5a protects against some viruses, it does not protect against HIV. Researchers hope to turn TRIM5a into an effective therapeutic agent. TRIM5a consists of nearly 500 amino acid subunits. By continuing to narrow their search, researchers hope to identify an amino acid, or combination of amino acids, that enable TRIM5a to destroy HIV. More info: Loyola University Health System news
Workout Program for People that Hate Working Out The idea for this workout program dawned on me the other day as a way to slowly (very slowly) get into a fitness routine that you are meant to keep going the rest of your life. We are discussing our progress, challenges and successes in the comments below if you would like to join us! I was sick of training schedules and programs that were so extreme I could only keep them up for a few weeks or days before collapsing under the time or mental pressure. I mulled the problem over for a while and thought: “If I had to come up with a workout program that I kept doing for the next 5 years… what would it look like?” and this is the result. The gist of the workout is 3 parts: Start with a painfully easy workout, like “1 pushup” or “2 squats”, that’s it. The purpose of the workout is to be very long term, something you might do for years. For example, hold off on adding things like “run 1 mile” to your workout until you are months into it. Life is meant to be enjoyed you know Smile and relax.
Nerd Fitness: Helping You Lose Weight, Get Stronger, Live Better. I received an email a few months back from a NF reader that made me smile: “I am going back to square one. I noticed the only habit that I changed and stuck with was drinking tons of water. Have you ever started playing a game and get a few hours in and go “man I wish I knew these controls/tips from the beginning”? I’m restarting my journey now that I have a better idea of the controls.” This resonated with me, because when I first played EverQuest (similar to World of Warcraft), the first character I created was terrible. When I started again playing as a new character, I FLEW through the first 30 levels: I understood the controls, how the game worked, and what needed to get done; it was much easier the second time through! The same is true for any boss battle you first encounter in any game. Getting in shape is no different. Each time you start over, you’re getting closer to that point of making things stick.
89 Simple Swaps That Could Change Your Life Whole grains for white, quality for quantity, Wii Fit for Mario Kart—just one smart swap can pave the way to a healthier and happier life. We decided to go all out and provide 89 “this for that’s,” so there are no excuses when it comes to making healthier choices! Fitness 1. Planks for Crunches OK have we said this enough? 2. Congrats on that 26.2-mile marathon. 3. In a perfect, outdoor world, flat roads rarely exist. 4. Trash that Cosmo-reading elliptical routine and surprise the body with a fun, calorie-burning cardio session. 5. Stretching out cold muscles could lead to injury. 6. We know that barbell looks tempting. 7. How often does someone complain about having to sit in a cubicle all day? 8. Okay, we get it. 9. Falling asleep at the wheel? 10. Skip the big machines (they’re sweaty anyway) and go for the little guys—free weights are more versatile and allow for a full range of motion in the joints. 11. Isolating muscles is so 2012. 12. Forget staying seated to work out the legs. 13.
Your Fitness: Want a Lean, Dancer's Bod? Some Say the Barre Could Be the Key: Vitamin G: Health & Fitness Thursday, 8/11/2011 at 4:28PM by Sarah Jio Health and fitness writer. Lover of running, Nespresso, Lululemon, and all things French. Mama. Ballet dancers are hardworking athletes, and they usually have the bodies to show: long, lean and strong! Health.com's Rozalynn S. Rozalynn investigated five so-called "bar" classes--Barre 3, Figure 4, Physique 57, The Bar Method, Pure Barre--and reports that the experience, kicked her butt (in a good way!). I'm tempted to have a bar installed in my house! Have you ever worked out with a bar (or barre)? P.S. More Ways to Get Glamour: Chat with celebs, VIP fashion stars, beauty pros and more on our Facebook page! Photo: Getty
Stomach Exercise: Rub Your Stomach Away In Just 2 Minutes a Day? Did You Know…there’s a stomach exercise where you can rub your stomach away effortlessly using nothing but your hand — for only 2 minutes a day? This may sound hard to believe, but Dr. Stephen Chang, an M.D. and Ph.D. who’s trained in both Western and Chinese medicine, states that this simple 2-minute internal exercise, which does not come from Western medicine, but rather from the wisdom of ancient Chinese sages — has been used successfully as a self-healing stomach remedy for over 6,000 years. Whatever you do, don’t confuse this internal exercise with the external exercises of the Western world, such as sit-ups, crunches and other movements that only firm up the underlying stomach muscles … but do nothing to melt the fat surrounding those muscles. According to Dr. Here’s how to do the stomach-rubbing exercise: 1) Lie flat on your back on your bed or on the floor. 2) Rub your hands together vigorously for about 15 seconds, or until they feel hot. The stomach exercise also can help:
Coconut Research Center Home Page The Wolverine Workout | Movie Workouts How does Hugh Jackman continue to pack on muscle mass and play one of the most physical of all movie superheroes at 44 years old? The latest installment of the popular series, “The Wolverine”, hits theaters this summer. Read on to learn what can you learn from his wolverine workout routine and apply it to your own summer blockbuster. How to get in Wolverine shape Jackman continues to work with Mike Ryan, an Australian personal trainer and longtime friend of Hugh Jackman. “In Wolverine, Hugh looks big onscreen, but really he’s just ripped. After watching Jackman on the set of Wolverine, fellow actor Will Yun Lee had this to say: “I’ve seen playbacks of Hugh fighting different characters in the movie he’s no joke! “For Wolverine, I ramp it up,” Jackman says. The workout itself is not groundbreaking. The 12-Week Hugh Jackman Wolverine Workout Jackman incorporates supersets into his Wolverine workout. Weeks 1 & 2: Hypertrophy Monday: Warmup: 10 minutes of cardio (at 50% effort) -Rob
Coconut Oil: Miracle in a Jar for Dogs We hear about a host of canine health problems here at Life on the Leash. Flaky skin, hot spots, yeasty ears, dull smelly coats, infected cuts, cracked paws ... it's not pretty. Once we determine that the maladies aren't related to diet (sub-par dog foods can contribute to the issues listed above), I suggest the next best line of defense: coconut oil. Coconut oil for dogs (and people) is often called a miracle in a jar. The advantages of giving your dog coconut oil are far-reaching: Reduces risk of cancers Improves digestion and addresses digestive disorders Promotes normal thyroid function Prevents and treats yeast and fungal infections Helps balance metabolism for a healthy weight Relieves arthritis Supports healthy skin and coat Applied topically coconut oil can: Disinfect cuts Improve skin and coat condition Speed wound healing Deodorize Clear up rashes The best part? Dosing is easy: give one teaspoon per ten pounds of body weight, or one tablespoon per thirty pounds.
Master the 7-Minute Workout With This Video News about the so-called “Scientific 7-Minute Workout” has been buzzing around the web like crazy for the last month. In fact, the story even made its way into The New York Times, The New York Daily News, The Huffington Post and many other top news sites. The workout was developed by The Human Performance Institute and requires only resistance from body weight, so you don’t have to purchase any fancy exercise equipment or visit a gym to get in shape. The downside is that the 7-minute workout explanations from Institute and The Times only featured descriptions of the exercises paired with pictures or illustrations -something hard to base an exercise routine on if you’ve never actually done these workouts before. Fortunately, we are here to help and have created a video of the 7-minute workout so you can see exactly what goes into the routine before you try the famous 7-minute workout for yourself and, when you do try it, this video can help you keep track of the exercises and your time.
Mark Hyman, MD: Three Hidden Ways Wheat Makes You Fat Gluten-free is hot these days. There are books and websites, restaurants with gluten free menus, and grocery stores with hundreds of new gluten-free food products on the shelf. Is this a fad, or a reflection of response to a real problem? Yes, gluten is a real problem. This is why there are now 30 percent more obese than undernourished in the world, and why chronic lifestyle and dietary driven disease kills more than twice as many people as infectious disease globally. Sadly, this tsunami of chronic illness is increasingly caused by eating our beloved diet staple, bread, the staff of life, and all the wheat products hidden in everything from soups to vodka to lipstick to envelope adhesive. The biggest problem is wheat, the major source of gluten in our diet. It is not just the amount but also the hidden components of wheat that drive weight gain and disease. How Wheat -- and Gluten -- Trigger Weight Gain, Prediabetes, Diabetes and More The Super Starch Here's the downside. The Super Gluten