Health and Fitness Expo in Phoenix – Health and Fitness Show near Phoenix – Video
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Health and fitness agenda: World Sight Day
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World Sight Day is October 11, followed by Inner IDEA in Palm Springs, California, starting October 25.
Health 2.0 San FranciscoOctober 7-10 San Francisco, CA, US
This event is devoted to cutting-edge innovation in health technology, drawing in around 1,500 visitors. For the third year Health 2.0 is also setting up in Europe in Berlin (November 6-7) to showcase European web and mobile-based technologies. Similar events around the globe include Med-e-Tel, TechCrunch Disrupt and eTELEMED. http://www.health2con.com
World Sight Day October 11 Worldwide
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 286 million people are visually impaired, yet 80 percent of the causes of blindness are preventable. The annual day devoted to sight awareness is focused on "Vision 2020: The Right to Sight," a global effort to prevent blindness created by the WHO and the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness. http://www.vision2020.org/main.cfm?type=WSD11
Inner IDEA October 25-28 Palm Springs, California
Inner IDEA marks its seventh annual event centered on mind, body and spirit wellness. The international professional event is designed for health and fitness professionals with sessions based on integrative health and wellness, including 100+ interactive sessions. Yoga teacher Max Strom is this year's keynote speaker. http://www.ideafit.com/inneridea
Ojai Yoga Crib Ojai Valley, California, USA October 25-28
This major event in Southern California draws thousands of yogis and elite teachers such as Erich Schiffman, Patricia Sullivan and Jason Crandell. Expect morning meditations, daytime workshops and evening kirtan sessions. http://www.lulubandhas.com/yoga/crib
World Diabetes Day (WDD) November 14 Worldwide
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Early Registration for Wexford University Online Fitness, Nutrition and Sport Psychology Degrees Triples Expectations
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Early registration for January 2013 classes at Wexford University online has exceeded expectations by 300 percent. The 100 percent online university offers a variety of health, exercise, sports and fitness degree programs of all levels.
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA (PRWEB) October 06, 2012
Online registration for degrees in fitness training, health and fitness, nutrition and sports psychology is now available at http://wexford.edu/; online winter classes begin Jan. 7, 2013 and run through mid-March. Classes are expected to reach capacity prior to January.
Students want accelerated programs, affordable degrees and convenience when it comes to their education, and were incredibly pleased to offer just that, said Jack Bauerle, Chancellor of Wexford University. They are also fed up with canceled classes, tuition hikes, long commutes and expensive parking permits, and our online health, wellness and nutrition university offers a welcome change of pace for students across the world.
In addition, foreign students can complete international degree programs with an easy online credit transfer process, and all military personnel can enjoy a 15 percent discount on their health, fitness and wellness education through Wexford University online. All U.S. and international students receive a 10 percent education when tuition is paid in full up front.
Wexford Universitys online degree programs include the following options: associate of arts degree in Fitness Training, bachelor of science degree in Health and Fitness, master of science degree in Nutrition and Exercise, master of arts in Applied Sports Psychology and a doctorate degree in Applied Sports Psychology.
Interested students can complete an online application for early registration at http://wexford.edu/.
Wexford University is dedicated to providing world-class education through cutting-edge technology, offering direct application degree programs in an accelerated format with 100 percent online learning to save time and money. Programs include an associate of arts degree in Fitness Training, bachelors degree in Health and Fitness, masters degree in Nutrition and Exercise as well as masters degree and doctorate degree in Applied Sport Psychology. Wexford University is the higher education division of NESTA (National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association). For more information, please visit http://wexford.edu/.
John Spencer Ellis JSE/NESTA/Spencer Institute/Wexford 949 589 9166 Email Information
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Hot Tubs Wheaton-Glenmont – Capital Hot Tubs Selling New and Used Hot Tubs in Potomac, MD Published Guide Supporting …
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Hot Tubs Potomac - Hot Spring Portable Spa Dealer Offers Free Hot Tub Test Soaks to Help Women in Maryland and Virginia Understand the Health Benefits of Hot Water Therapy
Wheaton-Glenmont, MD (PRWEB) October 06, 2012
The objective of the event is to help women make smart choices when it comes to their health, said Joe Mahoney, president of Capital Hot Tubs. From regular physical activity to eating better, now is a great time for women to start taking better care of themselves. Here are three easy lifestyle changes that can help, continued Mahoney.
Get the Annual Check Up - Often, busy lives push getting to the doctor to the bottom of the to do list. And while most women feel fine, not having an annual health check is a sure way to miss important screenings for breast cancer or pap tests. Women should have an annual check-up with both an OB-GYN as well as a primary care physician to ensure serious health conditions like diabetes, cancer or heart disease are not present. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in women- early detection is the best way to fight it and the best chance to beat it.
Eat Breakfast - Everyone has heard it said at one time or another- breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Its actually true and heres why. Come morning, the body has most likely been fasting for at least 10-12 hours. Assuming a meal was eaten around 6 or 7 the evening before, thats a long time without any nutrition. When breakfast never comes, the body goes into hibernation mode and slows its processes to help store body fat for future use. To keep the mind fresh, the body energized and the metabolism performing at optimal levels, food needs to be consumed regularly. Particularly for women having a difficult time losing weight, skipping breakfast will stop weight loss efforts in its tracks.
Soak in a Hot Tub - Physical health is easy to remedy- diet, exercise, even facial creams address physical issues. But when it comes to emotional health, the fix isnt quite as obvious. High levels of stress left untreated can lead to more serious health conditions over time, making stress management an important part of good health. Nothing is more relaxing and effective for releasing tension and relieving stress than a hot tub. Twenty minutes in the evening after work a few nights a week and the tension disappears. Plus, with targeted massage from powerful jets, neck, back and shoulder stress is all but eliminated instantly. Hot tubs are great in that they can be used day or night, 365 days a year from the convenience of home.
With stressful jobs, families and other responsibilities, its a challenge for many women to stay healthy and fit. Theres simply not enough time in the day to get everything done and still have time to work on getting healthy. Thats why we think this is a great time to help educate the public on how warm water hydrotherapy can reduce stress and help improve your overall health and well-being, said Patty Mahoney. For our part, Capital Hot Tubs will provide free hot tub test soaks in our 2 locations during the entire month. We suggest that consumers just call us ahead of time to schedule their free 30-minute soak so they can check out the benefits for themselves.
Consumers wanting to find the Hot Spring Spas location nearest them are encouraged to call (301) 607-4670 or visit the company website for more information. The website address is http://www.capitalhottubs.com/
About Capital Hot Tubs
Capital Hot Tubs is a full service hot tub and sauna dealer with 2 convenient locations in the Washington, DC metro area - Fairfax, VA and Clarksburg, MD. To learn more about the health benefits and energy saving features of owning your own hot tub, you are encouraged to pick up a copy of our free report 7 Steps to Hot Tub Buying Success, Just go to: http://www.capitalhottubs.com or give us a call at (703) 359-2807
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Is Retirement Making You Fat?
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If your jeans dont button quite as easily as they used to and your shirts feel extra snug these days, youre not alone: Thousands of older folks struggle with weight gain when they retire. So, is retirement making you fat?
At a time when out-of-pocket medical costs have been steadily rising for seniors, its a question thats just as important to financial well-being as to physical health. And its possible that retirement is connected to adding extra pounds, according to several recent studies.
A study from the Institute for Health Policy Studies titled The Effect of Retirement on Weight, for example, studied a group of almost 38,000 retirees and concluded that retirement is connected to modest weight gain. The study focused on body mass index, or BMI, which is calculated by dividing a persons weight by his or her height. The researchers found that the average person added .24 to their body mass index upon retirement.
Thats not a huge amount -- typically 2 to 4 pounds. But other research suggested that some subgroups of retirees were more vulnerable. In a separate study, women who retired were more likely to gain weight than their same-age working counterparts. A third study found that men who retired from physically demanding jobs were more likely than others to gain weight within six years.
So whats the explanation for these extra pounds? Some of the weight gain may be due to the fact that many people are less physically active when they retire, and that they have less structured meal times or change their eating patterns in retirement, according to a study from the University of Iowa College of Medicine. And some of it has less to do with retirement per se than with the aging process. Our metabolisms slow as we age, explains Desmond Ebanks, a doctor and founder of Alternity Healthcare, a medical practice that focuses on older patients. In fact, we have to give up about 5% of the amount of calories we are eating every decade after 40 if we want to prevent weight gain, estimates fitness and lifestyle coach Rona Lewis, author of Does This Cookbook Make Me Look Fat?
This weight gain can do more than just impact your body image -- it can cost you, big. There is no question that being obese or overweight is more costly than being of normal weight, write the authors of A Heavy Burden: The Individual Costs of Being Overweight and Obese in the United States, a 2010 study from researchers at George Washington Universitys School of Public Health and Health Services. In fact, the study showed that each year, morbidly obese people pay $2,845 more in medical costs than their normal-weight counterparts; severely obese, $1,566; moderately obese, $807; and overweight, $346.
The good news: Weight gain does not have to be a part of retirement, says Carmella Sebastian, a doctor and the senior medical director of clinical client solutions for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida. Here are five things you can do to keep yourself slim and trim -- and potentially save money.
Eat better. It sounds like a no-brainer, of course, but its particularly important for retirees -- some of whom begin to eat out more or snack out of boredom, leading to weight gain, says registered dietician Lisa Hugh, who specializes in nutrition therapy. Ebanks recommends that retirees try to stay away from many packaged foods; avoid excess refined carbs (think white flour, sweetened drinks, and any form of table sugar); eat more fruits, veggies and whole grains; and make sure they get adequate protein.
Exercise more. Exercise is important to losing weight, but seniors need to do more than just cardio. Muscle is more efficient, so weight-lifting -- even small weights -- will increase muscle mass and hence, your metabolism, Hugh says.
Get enough sleep. Inadequate sleep can lead to weight gain, says Ebanks, who recommends trying to get seven to nine hours of sleep a night.
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State-run retirement plan idea for private sector draws attention
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SACRAMENTO A new law that seeks to establish a first-of-its-kind state-run retirement plan for low-income workers still faces numerous hurdles in the year ahead, but its author says the idea is already generating nationwide attention.
SB 1234 by state Sen. Kevin De Leon (D-Los Angeles), signed into law last week by Gov. Jerry Brown, creates a California Secure Choice Retirement Savings Trust, authorizes a major feasibility study of the idea and seeks approval for the idea from federal regulators.
As envisioned by De Leon, the plan would require private employers to withhold about 3% of the wages of employees who participate. The state would collect the money, invest it and eventually provide a modest sum to retirees who don't have traditional company pensions or 401(k) retirement plans.
But, under a compromise that led to final approval of the legislation, the retirement program cannot begin operation until it gets a final go-ahead. Once a market analysis study is complete and federal officials sign off on the plan, lawmakers must pass another bill specifically authorizing the program.
The new law is an important first step toward preventing a tidal wave of "discarded seniors" forced to retire with little savings or income after lifetimes of often difficult manual labor, De Leon said.
The state senator said he had already conferred with U.S. Labor Secretary Hilda Solis, a former California legislator and U.S. representative from Los Angeles. The retirement plan also has sparked interest from officials in New York state, Pennsylvania and Connecticut, De Leon said.
The bill "is definitely getting quite a bit of attention" from the national leadership of the AFL-CIO and other unions, said Steve Smith, spokesman for the California Labor Federation, a prime supporter of De Leon's proposal.
"It's really trying to address a problem that very few people are trying to address in this economy: the real retirement crisis. Here in California, as many as half the workers retire in poverty" with only Social Security benefits to sustain them, he said.
The bill creates a seven-person oversight board that includes the state treasurer, director of finance and controller. The governor would appoint two individuals with expertise in retirement plans and small business; the speaker of the Assembly and the Senate president would make one appointment each.
The board would contract with experts to conduct the market analysis using private or federal funds and would pursue the project only if it concludes that the retirement system would be self sustaining.
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Will Your Retirement Income Be Enough?
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How much money will you need to retire? Probably more than you think! Extended life spans, reduced employer benefits, lower market returns and increased costs of living have forced us to have to save more. Unfortunately, most Americans are doing a poor job of securing their future. The Employee Benefits Research Institute reports that if current trends continue, by 2030, the annual shortfall between the amount retired Americans need and the amount they actually have will be at least $45 billion. If you want to avoid having to flip burgers at age 75, one of the best things you can do for yourself is to calculate now how much you'll need in the future.
The Need to Plan Two generations ago, corporate pensions and social security ensured a secure retirement for our grandparents. Today, pension plans have become virtually extinct, shifting the burden of retirement savings away from corporations and onto the employees. Our retirement depends largely not only on our own ability to save and invest wisely, but also on our ability to plan.
According to a survey from Allianz Life, 28% of workers between ages 55 to 65, are concerned they won't be able to cover basic living expenses in retirement. Most of these people will be forced to extend their work years or accept living in poverty. How can this disastrous scenario be avoided?
How Much You Need in Total Your first step in planning is determining how much you'll need.
Many studies indicate that retirees will need to between 70% to even 100% of their pre-retirement income to maintain their current standard of living. So, a reasonable target is one that will provide you with an annual income similar to the income you have now. Then you need to consider a "safe" withdrawal rate. This is the percentage of your retirement nest egg you will withdraw each year during your retirement. Research indicates that, if they have saved enough, retirees can best preserve their assets if their annual withdrawal rate is 6% or less. This provides a quick and dirty formula for determining the total amount you need to save by retirement: divide your desired annual income by the withdrawal rate.
So, for example, if you want to target a retirement income of $60,000 per year, you need to save $1 million ($60,000 / 0.06). The following table offers some quick estimates of how much you might need to accumulate before you can retire.
Clearly, planning for retirement is not something that you do shortly before you stop working. Because of the magic of compounding, the earlier you start, the less you'll have to save on a monthly basis - as illustrated in the table above. Lower rates of return or higher inflation, of course, will require a much higher contribution.
Planning for retirement is a lifelong process. Throughout your working years, your planning will undergo a series of stages in which you will evaluate your progress and targets and make decisions to ensure you reach them.
Resources for Saving for Your Future Now that you have an idea of how to determine how much you need, it's time to start using the tools available to you. First you need to learn about the types of retirement savings accounts, such as IRAs - and start reaping the associated tax benefits.
The Bottom LineIn summary, planning for your retirement is an ongoing process. The earlier you start, the better off you'll be. The key is to save, save, save! The more time you have on your side, the better your outcome should be. This requires discipline, self study and time. So, take advantage of the many tools available to ensure your success.
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