Posts Tagged ‘Health’
Sitting Too Much Ages You By 8 Years
Alice Park Sitting too much during the day has been linked to a host of diseases, from obesity to heart problems and diabetes, as well as early death. It’s not hard to understand why: being inactive can contribute to weight gain, which in turn is a risk factor for heart attack, stroke, hypertension, and unhealthy blood sugar…
Read MoreShort Stretches of Exercise May Have Anti-Inflammatory Effect
20 minutes on a treadmill linked to drop in immune cells tied to inflammation, study finds (HealthDay News) — Just 20 minutes of moderate exercise may dampen inflammation in the body, researchers say. The study findings suggest that “exercise doesn’t have to be tremendously hard for you to see health benefits from it,” said study…
Read MoreDo You Need a Rest Day?
Written by Emily Schromm Want to hit your goals? The key to results is proper recovery. When you’re motivated to hit a goal, it can be easy to go to extremes. Let’s be honest: you’re either all in, or all out. That’s how many of us operate, especially when we’re in the zone, on a…
Read MoreVaping 101 – A Health Guide
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 —…
Read MoreJust 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…
Read More9 Incredible Benefits Of Taking Turmeric
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.…
Read MoreShed Winter Weight Gain Fast With These Helpful Tips
We aren’t mind readers, but odds are high that one of your New Year’s resolutions involves exercise or weight loss. There’s also an excellent chance that you abandoned – or will abandon – your resolution by the end of January. If you’re nodding your head in agreement, we’re here to help. Take advantage of your…
Read MoreVitamin K – A Layman’s Guide to Blood Sugar Levels
What do you know about blood sugar levels? Depending on your experience, you may associate them with kids who have had way too much candy and are frantically running around the house. Or, if you suffer from diabetes, you probably think of regularly jabbing yourself with a needle to make sure you don’t need to…
Read MoreHow to Get Out of a Workout Rut
by LETA SHY Don’t panic at the thought of getting back into a workout routine if you’ve been slacking off for a while. Start anew with these trainer tips for getting back into a healthy routine. It’s common sense: The thing about living healthfully is that a lot of it is just common sense, says celebrity trainer…
Read MoreCan You Lose Weight By Walking?
“Can you lose weight by walking?”. Well, let me tell you, the answer is an emphatic YES. Humans were made to move, although it’s easy to forget that as we’ve progressed from hunter-gatherers to working desk jobs and commuting by car from door to door. Read the full article at this link: https://www.healthambition.com/lose-weight-walking/ For another…
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