Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD's)

Non-communicable diseases(NCD's)have become a 21st century health challenge.

Whereas diseases such as HIV, malaria,tuberculosis and the H1N1 virus have been given global attention, they have gone un-noticed.

The World Health Organization (WHO)and the United Nation Secretary General called for urgent action to solve the NCD's catastrophe.

Watch this video.

United nations Highlights threat of Non-communicable diseases.

The major NCD's take 67% of the global deaths, they are:

-Cancer -Diabetes -Cardiovascular diseases -Respiratory diseases

By taking action to reduce one or more of these risk factors you are playing a role in solving this catastrophe while promoting your health.

The risk factors are: smoking, physical inactivity, unhealthy eating,obesity and air pollution.

Making a resolution to reduce or eliminate one of them is a way to prevent illness and premature deaths due to NCD's.

To take an active role start with our tutorial on Health Risk Factors, the program is self-directed.

You may also join the program through Facebook by becoming a Fan.

Join Here.

Tips For Staying Fit While flying

If you are flying and are 30,000 miles up, there are things to consider to keep your health and fitness level in check.

A trip of 5 or more hours could result in several hours of sedentary time.

With limited space to move and change positions this could mean added risks to health and wellbeing.

Here are some tips on how to maintain a keep fit llifestyle while flying. I want to share them with you.

They include tips on: 1-Making most of your time in line 2-Working out before you board 3-Staying hydrated 4-Doing some research 5-Moving about in your Cabin

Click this link for details on how to use the tips. TheSpec - Tips for staying fit at 30,000 feet

One-Fifth of U.S. Health Care Costs Attributed to Obesity | EHS Today

Obesity is a health risk factor for non-communicable diseases such as cancer, strokes, heart disease , diabetes and respiratory disorders.

Obesity can affect the emotional health and wellbeing of the individual.

Obesity seems to be a burden on health care systems; a new study reports that obese persons' medical costs can be $2,741 higher than if they were not obese, and a 20.6 % of the national health expenditures.

Read more on the report from EHS Today

A Weighty Expense: One-Fifth of U.S. Health Care Costs Attributed to Obesity | EHS Today

Preparing For Your Race Day

The week before your race day is one of the most important. Here are "10 tips to get you to race day rested, fuelled and mentally ready."The tips are on: Wake time -fluids, breakfast, treatment, nutrition, music, support/family, post race plans, pacing and epsom salts.

Read about each in detail to get the tips and advice. TheSpec - 10 tips to get you to race day rested, fuelled and...

Dieting -How Young Is To Young

Dieting- How Young Is Too Young

Childhood obesity is on the rise and many of the children will go on to be obese adults with early onset of non-communicable diseases.

Medical experts and pediatricians are calling on parents to seek medical intervention for children that are obese. This means early intervention.

Nutrition experts are also saying that dieting in childhood can lead to physical problems that may be difficult to reverse. Experts say the use of the word dieting for weight control in children may be not a good thing because the physical and emotional consequences are to risky.

I prefer to use the term healthy eating when talking about weight control because dieting can convey a different message to those who are overweight.

For children the word dieting may mean restricting certain foods, eating less even missing meals.

How then can childhood obesity be prevented without dieting. I prefer not to use the word dieting, replacing it with healthy eating

Children and teenagers must be encouraged to keep physically active while maintaining proper nutrition. This means,healthy eating and physical activity must be included in their daily routine.

There are four food groups for healthy eating and there are recommended daily intake for children and teenagers.

Parents can follow the nutritional guidelines and the recommendations focusing on the nutritional value rather than on a weight loss diet

In this article the author identifies the health problems that are associated with dieting in childhood.