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Mary Ellen B. Patient Expert

San Mateo, California
My philosophy is exercise is preventive medicine. My goal is to encourage a simple life long... Full Bio
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Survival Tips for a Healthier Thanksgiving Dinner by Mary Ellen B. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Exercise To enjoy a guilt-free Thanksgiving dinner, consider these tips:If you’re in charge of Thanksgiving dinner, plan your dinner with plenty of low calorie plant ba ... Read on »
Fiber and Exercise by Mary Ellen B. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Exercise We all know it’s important to start each day off with breakfast, a recent study published in the Journal of Nutrition states that eating a meal made with slow release c ... Read on »
Eat Fruit Stay Slim by Mary Ellen B. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Exercise Eat fruit stay slim. Those who ate more fruit and drank more fruit juice are more likely to be healthier than those who do not was a recent topic presented at the 2009 Experim ... Read on »
Halloween candy buy back! by Mary Ellen B. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Exercise Here is a great way to get rid of all your Halloween candy called Halloween candy buy back- Halloweencandybuyback.com- go ahead and part with it! Read on »
“Habit is habit and not to ... by Mary Ellen B. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Exercise “Habit is habit and not to be flung out of the window by any man, but coaxed downstairs a step at a time.” –Mark Twain Read on »
WHEN THE HALLOWEEN CANDY HITS! by Mary Ellen B. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Exercise I have always thought of Halloween to be the start of the “Holiday Season”. To be specific the start of what could be a slippery slope to our seasonal weight gain ... Read on »
WORK FROM THE HIP by Mary Ellen B. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Exercise Fall is the time of year endurance athletes kick into over drive. Usually the weather is cool, crisp and favorable for longer events. There is also no shortage marathons and c ... Read on »
DANCE! by Mary Ellen B. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Exercise I am often asked what is the best cardiovascular exercise, my response, do what you like because you are more likely to do it. It is only human nature that if we really enjoy ... Read on »
Fatigue makes cowards of us all. ... by Mary Ellen B. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Exercise Fatigue makes cowards of us all.Vince Lombardi Read on »
DO LIKE THE SQUIRRELS by Mary Ellen B. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Exercise Fall is the time of year that certain foods come to mind, squash, apples, pumpkins and nuts. As I make my way around my morning walk in the woods I notice there are many nuts ... Read on »
Dictionary is the only place tha ... by Mary Ellen B. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Exercise Dictionary is the only place that success comes before work. Hard work is the price we must pay for success. I think you can accomplish anything if you’re willing to pay ... Read on »
ORAL CONTRACEPTIVES LIMIT MUSCLE MASS by Mary Ellen B. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Exercise Are you a young women and having trouble increasing muscle mass? A study recently presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Physiological Society stated oral contracepti ... Read on »
HERE COMES FLU SEASON by Mary Ellen B. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Exercise Recent news headlines of flu outbreaks has created much anxiety . How could it not you would have to be living on another planet not to notice all the media coverage, especial ... Read on »
Johns Hopkins Health Alert Phyt ... by Mary Ellen B. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Exercise Johns Hopkins Health AlertPhytochemicals: Essential to Good HealthComments ( 0 )Fruits, vegetables, and other plant foods are packed with healthy compounds known as phytochemi ... Read on »
“If it weren’t for dogs, s ... by Mary Ellen B. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Exercise “If it weren’t for dogs, some people would never go for a walk.” — Anonymous Read on »
Johns Hopkins Health Alert Exercise Your Way to Lower Blood Pressure by Mary Ellen B. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Exercise Comments ( 0 )Exercise plays a valuable role in controlling blood pressure. In fact, experts recommend engaging in moderate physical activity for at least 30 minutes five ... Read on »
ADD SOME SBT FOR VARIETY by Mary Ellen B. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Exercise There are many reasons that people are motivated to exercise, weight loss and contributing medical health factors are at the top of the list. Short burst training is effective ... Read on »
SHORT-BURST INTERVAL TRAINING by Mary Ellen B. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Exercise Short burst interval training, a new twist on circuit training, uses a series of high-intensity short duration exercises with a lower intensity exercise such as walking, cycli ... Read on »
EXERCISE AND METABOLISM by Mary Ellen B. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Exercise Fitness professionals often purpose to clients the metabolic enhancing benefits of exercise long after the exercise session is over . A recent study published in the April iss ... Read on »
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION/SUGAR INTAKE by Mary Ellen B. Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Exercise The American Heart Association has recently established new dietary guidelines pertaining to sugar. American’s should drastically reduce the amount of sugar added at the ... Read on »