Obesity Is Contagious?

This is a very interesting study. But before the headline makes you start raising your eyebrows, this has nothing to do with microbes.

Data from a 2007 research published in the New England Journal of Medicine seem to show that obesity is "socially contagious," meaning, people are inclined to be obese too when their friends and family become obese.

Rebirth Of Standing Desks

A standing desk, as the term implies, was envisioned to be used for reading or writing in an upright position. It was a popular fixture in the homes and offices of the affluent during the 18th and 19th century.

The standing desks, however, never really dominated the market as the traditonal desks, designed for use with comfortable chairs, were preferred by the great majority of corporate and individual consumers.

How Man's Health Deteriorated

This is a satirical account of how Man's health deteriorated over the years due to his unhealthy food choices and passive lifestyle. The presentation may be funny, but I find a lot of truth in it.

Here goes.....

In the beginning, God created the Heavens and the Earth and populated the Earth with broccoli, cauliflower and spinach, green and yellow and red vegetables of all kinds, so Man and Woman would live long and healthy lives.

Too Old To Get Fit?

[I'm reposting this article which I accidentally deleted when I updated my blog posts.]

I've heard this lame excuse too many times already to the point that it is becoming an accepted alibi to shy away from regular exercise. Actually, for many folks, it is mostly a pretext for laziness.

Investment in our personal health and well-being, through proper diet and nutrition, wholesome lifestyle, and routine workout, should have ideally started when we were still young. This does not mean, however, that one can no longer embark on a get fit program once he/she is already way past prime age. [read: Getting Fit And Healthy After 50]