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Weight-Lifting and Diabetes
Diabetics who have "diabetic retinopathy" should avoid weight-lifting. Blood pressures rise to enormous levels during weight-lifting. The tiny vessels in the eye are susceptible to these high pressures.












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Mobile App

Our innovative and award-winning app "Exercise Calorie Converter" converts the calories in restaurant foods and beverages into minutes of exercise.

Version 3.0 -- released in Spring 2017 -- offers more restaurants, over 6000 foods and beverages, a Quick-Check tool for foods not in the database, and some cool sharing functions. (NOTE: Version 3.3 was released February 2018.)

MAKE SMARTER CHOICES WHEN YOU DINE OUT!





Today's Featured Topics



Motivating Kids to Exercise with Technology
Sadly, many health problems seen in adults as a result of poor nutrition and a sedentary lifestyle are now beginning to appear in children and adolescents. Many blame the TV and video games. But, is it possible to get kids moving by using video games? The answer appears to be "yes"! Read about it in this fascinating review: "Motivating Kids to Exercise: Is Technology the Answer?"

Sports Drinks and Recovery Drinks
What's the difference between a "sports" drink and a "recovery" drink? The simplest distinction is that recovery drinks contain protein, whereas other sports drinks don't. These products can get a little confusing. We help you sort them out here: "Sports Drinks and Recovery Drinks"

Running Shoes
Running shoes have come a long way since Nike marketed the Cortez in 1972. Running shoes are now sophisticated orthopedic devices. It doesn't matter if you don't run competitively, you should have a good pair. Even walkers can benefit from wearing properly-fitted running shoes. To learn more about them read our review at: "Running Shoes"


Exercise Books and Videos



TITLE:  "SPARK! How Exercise Will Improve the Performance of Your Brain"
AUTHOR:  Ratey JJ, Hagerman E
LENGTH:  292 pages
LIST PRICE:  $16.00

In this book, Harvard psychiatry professor John Ratey, MD, and Eric Hagerman explain the powerful effects of exercise on brain anatomy and function. Read our review...





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