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02/05/2019
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By Carol Anderson
Low muscle mass in women diagnosed with breast cancer linked to impaired survival
Of the different types of cancer, breast cancer is among those with higher chances of survival, especially with early detection and diagnosis. However, one study discovered additional factors that may increase the risk of death for women suffering from this condition. Sarcopenia, a condition wherein a person has low skeletal muscle mass, was found to have […]
07/23/2018
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By Carol Anderson
Keep your heart young and healthy by exercising 4 to 5 days a week
Healthcare experts always recommend engaging in physical activities, and for good reason. Exercising does a lot of good to the overall health of a person. In fact, one study, recently published in The Journal of Physiology, suggests that exercising four to five times a week can actually slow down the aging of your heart. Researchers from the Institute […]
07/09/2018
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By Carol Anderson
Training too long and hard can damage your thyroid
One of the biggest misconceptions about working out is that the more tired a person is after a session, the more effective the exercise was. In truth, healthcare experts are actually against overtraining as it can have a huge toll on the health of your thyroid. Exercise must be done in moderation. Otherwise, it will only […]
06/23/2018
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By Carol Anderson
You are NOT born to be fat: Correct eating habits, not genetics, dictate how much you weigh
Obesity is a complex medical condition in which excess body fat has already accumulated and may cause adverse effects on one’s health. It is usually defined by the body mass index and evaluated in terms of fat distribution and total cardiovascular risk factors. According to data gathered from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, […]
06/18/2018
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By Carol Anderson
Legumes and oily fish can delay the onset of menopause
For a lot of women, going into menopause is one of the worst stages in life. With all the symptoms – fatigue, weight gain, moodiness, hot flashes – most of the time, food is the only comfort. However, no matter how tempting that piece of chocolate is, women might want to resist and opt for healthier choices as […]
06/07/2018
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By Carol Anderson
Being unfit is just as bad as diabetes in terms of being at risk of cardiovascular disease
The phrase, “I’ll exercise tomorrow,” is probably one of the many promises that we hardly keep. Mostly, due to our busy schedules, we opt for munching on our comfort foods than jogging or hitting the gym to relieve our stress. This scenario often leads to a person becoming unfit which leads to certain health risks. […]
06/07/2018
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By Carol Anderson
Obese women with PCOS can improve their health by simply soaking in a hot tub
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common hormonal problems women face today. It is said that at least five to 10 percent of women of childbearing age are diagnosed with it. For years patients have been treating the illness by taking hormonal pills, but researchers recently discovered a new remedy. Women suffering […]
06/06/2018
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By Carol Anderson
Just walking 150 minutes per week significantly lowers your risk of depression
Depression is a crippling disease that affects more than 300 million people across the globe, according to the World Health Organization. Fortunately, researchers have found that even a little exercise can significantly reduce the risk of depression, according to a study published in the American Journal of Psychiatry. The study revealed that physical activity can prevent a person […]
05/28/2018
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By Carol Anderson
5 Lifestyle habits to follow to add more than 10 years to your life
Due to our unhealthy habits, our life expectancy rate has been cut short to just around 79.3 years. Yet in our constant quest to find ways to live a little bit longer through artificial means, a surprising (or perhaps not) strategy can be found in simple but powerful lifestyle changes. For years, researchers have been conducting a comprehensive […]
05/15/2018
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By Carol Anderson
Are we a nation of drugged-up zombies? Research reveals most people would rather pop a pill than exercise
Americans are known to be dependent on prescribed drugs. In fact, it is believed that we consume more pills far more than any other country. When we feel sick, popping a pill seems like the easier way to treat our sickness than go through a long process of changing lifestyle routines. Today, drinking a cup […]
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