Delaware Health and Fitness - Delaware Today Magazine

Here it is August already. I know, you are reading this thinking, “Well, where have you been? Did you compete? What happened?” I did, in fact, compete. More on the results later. I have been training… and eating… and building a house… and moving…...

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Posted 08/04/10 @ 11:46 AM

Fitness Component No. 1: Proper Nutrition

In the first installment of my fitness blog, I talked about the five components of fitness and how they impact your progression toward a fitness goal. Anyone who has the goal to change their body composition (i.e., fat-to-muscle ratio) must have a plan of action for each of the five components....

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Posted 08/05/10 @ 09:42 AM

Seven Ways to Change Your Workout Routine

Don't let the final days of summer just slip by. There are several ways to take advantage of the beautiful weather! After doing the same thing in the gym day after day, not only is it easy to get bored and complacent, but your body will adapt to what you are doing and hit a plateau! Mixing...

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Posted 08/04/10 @ 11:46 AM

Features

Spring/Summer 2010 issue »

	In the Lead Who’s running your hospital? Only some of the most capable administrators in the business. And they are driving some very exciting changes. By Bob Yearick
	Melt Those Love Handles Or hips or thighs or tummy. Here’s how—and it may not be the way you’ve always believed. by Michael Bradley
	Vital Conversations Kids, partners, parents—and in the middle of them all, trying to take care of everyone, is you. There are a few important discussions you need to have to keep everyone healthy and balanced. by Alexis Andrianopoulos
	Born to Volunteer Madison Dodge never let diabetes or a rare gastrointestinal disorder stop her from doing anything. The thing she wants to do most? Help others. by Pamela Crowe

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	Health In Brief The Medical Society of Delaware finds a new home. Plus, a new book will help you organize your medical records, Beebe Medical Center is recognized for its orthopedics department, Christiana...
	Keeping A Close Eye The key to healthy aging? Get regular screening tests that can detect diseases and other health issues early, when they are easier to treat. by Alexis Andrianopoulos
	The Whole Picture Integrative medicine combines Western medicine and ancient healing arts to arrest many of the most pervasive health problems, and the approach is catching on. by Christine Facciolo
	The New Physical Therapy Modern PT does more than help patients recover from injury and surgery. It helps keep them in condition to prevent problems. Here’s how. By Reid Champagne
	The Drama of Trauma The mortality rate for critically injured trauma victims continues to fall, thanks to the state’s ever-improving Inclusive Trauma System. By Reid Champagne
	Something to Sneeze At You can develop seasonal allergies at any time. It’s important to manage them before they lead to another issue. By Christine Facciolo
	Paradise Found The labyrinth at the Delaware Art Museum can exercise the mind and body. by Tom Reinke
	Assisted Living Sometimes people need a little help to live independently. Sometimes they need full support. Here are lists of the licensed assisted-living facilities and nursing homes in the state.
	Top Dentists You need good dental care. How do you know who gives it? We asked dentists who of their peers they’d trust enough to recommend to a loved one. Here are their picks.