Vaping 101 – A Health Guide

vaping

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?

Foam Roller

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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Shed Winter Weight Gain Fast With These Helpful Tips

Winter Weight Gain

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…

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Vitamin K – A Layman’s Guide to Blood Sugar Levels

Vitamin K

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…

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How to Get Out of a Workout Rut

How 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…

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Can You Lose Weight By Walking?

Can 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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Which Fitness Tracker Is Best?

Fitness Trackers

Fitness trackers are increasingly popular and are even recommended by family physicians as a safe way to get healthy and increase physical activity. When it comes to buying a fitness tracker, however, there isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach. And, while committing to a gym membership and/or hiring a personal trainer aren’t realistic options for many consumers,…

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Lifestyle Can Thwart Cancer

Lifestyle Can Thwart Cancer

MICHAEL DREGNI Thirty-year mega study finds up to 48 percent of carcinoma could be prevented with healthy lifestyles. Healthy behaviors could prevent many cancer cases and deaths in the United States, according to a recent Harvard study published online by JAMA Oncology. Researchers examined the lifestyles and medical records of more than 135,000 white male and…

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