Vaping 101 – A Health Guide

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Provided by:  Martha Springer When you notice someone standing on the street puffing away at their vape pen, do you stop and think for a second and say “ Hey that looks cool!” I don’t think any of us do. So, when we see celebrities such as Johnny Depp and Katy Perry doing it —…

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Just 45 Minutes Of Exercise Per Week Can Benefit Older Adults With Arthritis

Just 45 Minutes Of Exercise Per Week Can Benefit Older Adults With Arthritis

Written by Honor Whiteman Engaging in physical activity can reduce pain and help to maintain mobility and independence for older adults with arthritis, but current exercise recommendations are often unachievable for this population. Now, however, a new study finds that exercising for just 45 minutes is enough to reap the benefits. First author Dorothy Dunlop, professor…

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6 Exercises That Burn Calories In Overdrive (And Are Not Burpees)

6 Exercises That Burn Calories In Overdrive (And Are Not Burpees)

If your health, fitness, or body composition goals involve fat-burning or losing weight, after working on your nutrition, you will want to focus on fitness routines tailored to those goals. In most cases, this means regular workouts that involve exercises that burn calories and build muscle. Most people immediately associate cardio with calorie-burning, and they’re…

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You Asked: Should I Use a Foam Roller?

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Markham Heid After spending decades on the fitness fringes, foam rolling has arrived at center stage. Whole classes are now devoted to the practice of slowly rolling different parts of the body over a tube; it’s thought to improve athletic performance and flexibility, reduce workout-related soreness, slash recovery time, and knock out muscle pain. There’s…

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9 Incredible Benefits Of Taking Turmeric

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When you say, “Turmeric,” most people have no idea what you’re talking about. “Is that sort of like a tumor, or something?” they might ask. Or, “Is that how Arnold Schwarzenegger says the word, ‘Tumor’?” Of course, when you tell them it’s one of the main ingredients in curry, they’ll understand what you’re talking about.…

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