Weight Training for Women
Misconceptions about weight training -- often based on unfounded fears of becoming too muscular -- can keep women from pushing their fitness levels.
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Exercise and Fitness Zone
You may wonder what all the fuss is about exercise. Simply put, inactivity
is hazardous to your health. Physical activity can help you prevent chronic
disease, manage your weight, and stay mentally fit. The best news is that
it's never too late to adopt a more active lifestyle.
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Learn the warning signs in men and women and how to encourage prevention of sexually transmitted diseases, as well as the symptoms and treatment of many common STDs.
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Although genetics determines how long we will live, it's the lifestyle we choose that will determine how healthy we are as we age.
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How to Deal With a Defiant Child
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Determine the values you want your child to have as an adult, and tailor parenting methods that teach these principles. Teach by example.
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Try to structure situations so that the child's ability to comply will be fostered.
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Focus on why rules are necessary.
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Look for clues to what may have prompted the defiant behavior.
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Use empathy plus limit setting. Express an understanding of the child's position, but clearly state and enforce the rules.
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Use positive-reinforcement to teach children long-term incentives for good behavior.