Choosing a gym: find energy through a long-term fit
Health experts advise selecting a club within 15 minutes and testing it during peak and off hours. Pros suggest evaluating personal needs, touring facilities, and confirming contracts while preferring monthly credit card payments to dispute charges.
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Northwoods Diet gains notice from Minnesota professor
University of Minnesota obesity researcher David Bernlohr devised the Northwoods Diet to curb waistline growth. He eats three meals daily with smaller portions and no food after 7 30 p m. Breakfast features carbs like cold cereal or oatmeal. lunch mixes carbs and protein. dinner favors protein and vegetables. He continues his usual walking routine.
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Minnesota Obesity Center leader shares simple weight loss approach
Bernlohr, head of biochemistry at the University of Minnesota and leader of a MN Obesity Center team, notes the plan is common sense. He has lost 40 pounds in a year but avoids sharing his weight, saying the method is not a scientific study and focuses on smaller portions, more walking, and consistent self-control.
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Community health events offer free screenings and support
Health focused listings show free or nonprofit run programs across Cedar Rapids and Iowa City. Options include YMCA exercise classes led by a nurse, Mercy Mommies support, Red Cross blood drives, cardiac rehab at Nassif Heart Center, CPR courses, grief and anxiety support groups, hospice and infertility groups, and a colon cancer screening study with Mayo Clinic involvement. Contact numbers provided for each activity.
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Best holiday desserts under 500 calories per serving
The Diet Detective ranks desserts for the holidays. Prime rib tops the list with 450 calories per 5 ounce portion, while fruit cake with walnuts and molasses comes in around 325 calories per 3.5 ounce slice. Holiday cookies range 50 to 120 calories for a typical sugar cookie and gingerbread cookies run 75 to 190 calories.
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