When on the trail or a long walk, take along a snack with protein, carbohydrates, and salt replacement.  Trail mix or gorp (“good old raisins and peanuts”) is the natural answer.  But use portion control – on average trail mix has 140 calories and 9 grams of fat per ounce. Basic Trail Mix Equal parts [...]

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Wearing the right walking clothing will increase your comfort, prevent chafing, and keep you dry.  Avoid denim and cotton.  It’s worthwhile to invest in sweat-wicking clothes and undergarments that will support your chest and prevent chafing. Some great places to find what you’re looking for: Plus Size Walking Clothes Plus Size Warm Weather Tops Plus [...]

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For weight loss and general health, the US Surgeon General recommends: “Be physically active for at least 30 minutes (adults) or 60 minutes (children) on most days of the week.” This level of activity burns approximately 150 calories, which would burn 5 pounds in 6 months. This level of exercise reduces disease risks and should [...]

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Tune Up Your Walking Gear and Clothing You will need lighter clothing layers for spring. If you are new to walking, this is your chance to go shopping for shorts and light tops. If you are a veteran walker, time to unpack the spring and summer workout clothes and check to see what needs replaced. [...]

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Recent studies in the U.S. and India to be soon published in the journals of the National Academy of sciences say that regular exercise protect the brain from the aging process.  Although the mechanism of how physical exercise increases the hippocampal volume is unclear. scientists working on the theory believe that there are a number [...]

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The following are typical personality traits found in those with cancer: 1. Being highly conscientious, caring, dutiful, responsible, hard-working, and usually of above average intelligence. 2. Exhibits a strong tendency toward carrying other people’s burdens and toward taking on extra obligations, and often “worrying for others.” 3. Having a deep-seated need to make others happy. [...]

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