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As most of you all probably know, our economy is not doing so well. If you are one of the many who has lost money in the market, you may be interested in hearing about how you can earn money by participating in a clinical trial.
Requirements vary depending on subject matter as does compensation however, we found one clinical trial right here in Boston with benefits that include an individualized weight loss plan, meals for up to 8 months and cool cash up to $2,500.
Not bad if you ask me. To check out the options in your area visit http://centerwatch.com and click on Trial Listings (Or click here for the diet related stuff ).
If you were confused as to how much exercise you should be getting on a week to week basis, you can thank Uncle Sam for trying to clear it up. This week the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services released the "Physical activity guidelines for Americans" – the report recommends at least 2.5 hours a week of moderate aerobic activity and at least one hour a day for children.
The last time the government issued exercise advice was in 2005 when they suggested 30 minutes on most days of the week to reduce risk of chronic disease in adulthood. Don’t have much time during the week? Don't worry. You can still reap the benefits from physical activity since now they say it’s the level of effort and accumulative time spent that really counts. Visit HealthierUS.gov for more information and specifics.
And check this out! The New York City Health Department wants you to know that your calorie intake at lunch may be more than half of the calories you should consume for the entire day!
A new ad campaign reminding adults they should limit themselves to 2,000 calories a day can be seen in 20% of the Big Apple's subway cars. If you live in NYC what do you think of the newest healthy-eating campaign? Have you been making smarter decisions since the calorie counts were posted on chain menus?
And here is a quick rundown of health news that may help your dieting efforts:
An ingredient in olive oil has been found to ward off hunger pangs by keeping the body satisfied to prolong the time between meals. [US News & World Report]
Can reading help kids lose weight? According to Duke University, reading can lead to weight loss if you are a tween-age girl. I used to love reading at that age; how about you?... [Time Magazine]
And lastly, the New York Times reports that rough economic times may do your health good. Instead of dining out, families are buying whole foods and cooking from scratch which in turn means they are eating healthier.
To reduce economic related stress try doing yoga. Visit Diet.com to find out how you can lose weight stress free with Yoga. [NY Times]
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And check this out! The New York City Health Department wants you to know that your calorie intake at lunch may be more than half of the calories you should consume for the entire day!
