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Health Product: Back Stretcher

February 6, 2012

Health Product: Back Stretcher North American Healthcare Arched Back Stretcher Price: $22.19 http://www.wayfair.com/North-American-Healthcare-Arched-Back-Stretcher-JB4866-NAH1000.html Tight, aching back? Finished with work for the day but your back is killing you? Heaven is stretching your back over this portable, lightweight (only 2.2 lbs, 10’ wide by 15” long) arched back support and ...

Snack recipe: Apples, Peanut Butter and Pumpkin Seed Stacks

February 1, 2012

I am declaring February my Healthy Obsession Snack Month. I'll try to post a new snack recipe at least twice a week. I'd love to hear from you about your own favorite snacks, as well as whether you enjoyed making the ones I've suggested. Check ...

Health Product: Fitness Hoop

January 31, 2012

Make working out more fun with a hula hoop. Okay, so now it’s called a fitness hoop, and it’s weighted (5 lbs.) to give more oomph to your workout.

Drug-free pain relief

January 26, 2012

If you have a sore joint, apply ice wrapped in a towel or a cold pack to the area for no more than 20 minutes. A bag of frozen peas works well. Don’t put the ice directly on your skin.

Health Product: Circulation Socks

January 26, 2012

Poor circulation in your legs or feet from so many hours behind the wheel? Finally, Compression Socks that are softer, drier and more comfortable than others, while enhancing circulation and preventing swelling.

Choose dark chocolate over white

January 26, 2012

Dark chocolate (60 percent cacao or higher) can improve heart health, lower blood pressure and boost serotonin and endorphin levels. White chocolate lacks any nutritional value and is made up of mostly fats and sugars.

Driving posture

December 2, 2011

Drive with your head straight and chin pulled in, shoulders back, chest out, stomach tucked in, back supported. Don’t let your head protrude forward or lean too far back and don’t let your shoulders slump. Good driving posture reduces lower back and spine injuries.

An App Explosion

Pocket tools proliferate for networking, reference and managing trucking life and business.

A joint problem

September 27, 2011

Osteoarthritis and a sedentary lifestyle can go hand-in-hand About 1 in 5 adults in the U.S. suffers from some form of arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, lupus or fibromyalgia, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Arthritis affects people of all races and ethnicities, ...

Good choice, bad choice: frozen meals

September 23, 2011

You don’t always have to order fast food when you run out of time to cook a meal from scratch. Frozen meals are still an excellent way to get the nutrients your body needs. And because a lot of microwave meals have a reputation for ...

Cooking product: collapsible measuring cups

September 22, 2011

Sleekstor Pinch+Pour measuring cups are made from flexible silicone, so when you pinch the sides, they create a convenient pour spout. These cups are also space savers—the heat and stain resistant cups expand for use and collapse for easier storage in the truck cab. The ...

Cooking product: single-serve blender

September 15, 2011

The Hamilton Beach single-serve blender is convenient because of its compact size and simplicity. It has one speed to blend 1 to 2 servings of your favorite smoothie or health shake. The blender comes with a travel lid, allowing you to drink directly from the ...

Good choice, bad choice: fast-food salads

September 12, 2011

Fast-food salads Although ordering a salad at a fast-food joint commends healthy eating habits, make sure the greens you’re eating aren’t packed with as many calories and as much fat as a double Quarter Pounder with cheese. Make sure to check for two ingredients that can compromise ...

Health product: pocket trainer

September 8, 2011

Looking for a personal trainer? Don’t. Nike Training Club is an app for smartphones that provides you with your own personal trainer. Tone your muscles and lose weight with more than 60 custom-built workouts, including new training regimens from five professional athletes and reward workouts ...

Snap Fitness, Rolling Strong launch truckstop program

September 7, 2011

Ten gyms will open soon at Pilot Flying J travel centers in a partnership between Snap Fitness and Rolling Strong.

Fitbit: wireless fitness tracking

September 2, 2011

Fitbit is a wireless device that automatically tracks your calories burned, steps taken, distance traveled and sleep quality. Unlike a pedometer, the Fitbit Tracker uses a MEMS 3-axis accelerometer that measures motion patterns. The device syncs wirelessly to your computer to keep tabs on your ...

Truckers, health buffs run in early morning 5k

August 26, 2011

Seventy-two contestants finished the so-named 5k Big Rig Run shortly after dawn today as part of the growing health advocacy at the Great American Trucking Show.

Good choice, bad choice: orange soda

August 22, 2011

When craving the fizz of an orange soda, skip the sugar-heavy Sunkist and go for a more natural approach: San Pellegrino Aranciata. It’s carbonated water, sugar and orange juice. Good choice: San Pellegrino Aranciata orange soda Bad choice: Sunkist Calories and fat: A bottle of San Pellegrino Aranciata ...

Water bottle: look good while doing good

August 16, 2011

Bobble is a reusable water bottle that filters water as you drink. Bobble was created with the intention of giving consumers an environmentally friendly replacement to plastic water bottles — most of which end up in the ocean, on the street or in landfills. The ...