Sep
28
2011
Hello everyone, my name is Dr. Theodore Nerdelman, and I am the new Editor-in-Chief here at The Nerdel News. My friends call me Theo. My good friend Graehm Gray, who has held this position, has gone on an adventure and mission. I am not at liberty to disclose the nature of the mission, but safe to say, its something to do with saving the free world. We wish GG all the best and extend lots of gratitude for all of his efforts here at TNN. So now it’s up to me to move this column forward and bring you all of the latest news and opinions in the fields of nutrition, fitness and health. And add some of my opinions on the general nature of life itself as it affects all of us.
So let the adventure begin! A new “In the News”:
The heart benefits of being a father of two children:
it seems that fathers of at least two or more children have a lower incidence of dying from heart disease compared to child-less males and those fathers of a single child. So far the exact reasons for these results are still being investigated so stay tuned.
50 Percent of all Americans will be obese by 2030:
Y. Claire Wang, M.D.** from the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health and her colleagues have reported that there will be 65 million more ...
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Sep
18
2011
Diabetes Rates Climbing
According to recent reports, there are 366 million people worldwide that now have diabetes and spending on diabetes “has reached 465 billion dollars” . These are statistics released from the International Diabetes Federation (www.idf.org).
Does Strenuous Exercise Cause Health problems?
Presentations at the recent 2011 European Society of Cardiology meetings have suggested that when athletes perform “strenuous” exercise, they are at an increased risk of developing arrhythmias (irregular heart beats). The levels of exercise were defined as the following:
Sedentary
Moderate: walking, cycling or other physical activity for four (4) hours a week
Intermediate: participation in recreational sports at least four (4) hours week
Intensive: participation in hard training or sports competitions several times a week
It seems that competitive and intensive sports activities, either performed by professionally trained athletes or non professional weekend warriors, carries the same arrhythmia risk.
165 Million Americans Will Be Obese By 2030
A recent report from the British journal The Lancet, suggests that the present 32% rate of adult male obesity will rise to a staggering 50% and the current 35% adult female obesity will rise to between 45-52% by the year 2030, if the current weight gaining trend continues unabated. Accompanying this massive increase in obesity will be a tremendous increase in health care costs not to mention a massive increase in associated medical problems like diabetes. Most experts agree that this increase in adult obesity has its roots ...
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Sep
18
2011
From puppets to technology, playful new onboard program will use interactive tools to teach three- to eight-year-olds how to make healthy choices
MIAMI – September 15, 2011 – With their cool, contemporary design with warm spaces, inviting staterooms and personalized service, Celebrity Cruises’ ships offer modern luxury, an ideal backdrop for wellness-themed experiences that help guests rejuvenate, relax and recharge. With a playful twist, Celebrity is now bringing children into its wellness lineup by collaborating with The Nerdel Company to offer a new, interactive program featuring activities themed around healthy choices and starring a puppet named NERDEL, known for his endearing, lovable “personality.”
“We know our guests’ vacation time is precious, which is why we focus on delivering a luxurious, relaxing and fun experience onboard,” said Lisa Lutoff-Perlo, Senior Vice President, Hotel Operations. “From the sumptuous, spa-inspired AquaClass staterooms to the healthy gourmet cuisine in our AquaSpa Cafes, from our rejuvenation seminars to our fitness classes, we offer our adult guests a number of ways to include wellness in their vacation experience, and now we’re looking to do the same for our younger guests, in a truly enjoyable way. By teaming with NERDEL and The Nerdel Company (Nerdel at Sea) to offer unique and engaging games and activities, we are hoping to play a part in instilling wellness-focused values in children by empowering them with the ...
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