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06/14/2018
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By Cassie B.
Have a large waistline? You most likely have a vitamin D deficiency, according to this study
If you’re overweight, there are plenty of things you might worry about, from looking good in your clothes and brushing off cruel comments, to avoiding the serious health problems associated with your weight, like diabetes and cancer. However, a new study points to an often-overlooked issue facing many obese people that can have very serious […]
05/02/2018
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By Cassie B.
Calcium decreases the risk of cardiovascular disease in women
You’ve probably already heard how great proper calcium intake is for bone health, particularly in women. However, this nutrient can also be highly beneficial for heart health. You might have actually heard the opposite – that supplementing with calcium can increase a person’s risk of heart disease – but there’s an important distinction to make […]
04/23/2018
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By Cassie B.
Cucumber extract found to improve exercise performance
If you’re looking to give your exercise performance a bit of a boost without doing anything dangerous, cucumber extract might just fit the bill. According to a new study carried out by the independent clinical research organization QPS, people who took branded cucumber extract capsules twice a day had higher exercise performance, as well as […]
03/14/2018
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By Cassie B.
Physical activity may be more important than diet for preventing type 2 diabetes, according to new research
The connection between diabetes and diet is well-established, but many people struggle to stick to a healthy eating regimen – even when they know that they could be putting their health at risk. If you find yourself sneaking in treats more often than you should, a new study published in the British Journal of Sports […]
02/02/2018
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By Cassie B.
Why you shouldn’t wear fitness trackers: Exercise tracking map accidentally reveals U.S. military secret bases across the globe
Could going out for a jog put national security at risk? If you’re in the military and you use a fitness tracker, the answer to that question appears to be yes as information published by athletic activity app Strava recently revealed secret U.S. military bases around the world. The website and mobile app, which connects […]
01/13/2018
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By Cassie B.
Whole body vibration exercises found to increase circulation, providing effects similar to physical activity
Exercise and diet have been getting a lot of attention lately for their ability to help those with diabetes and metabolic syndrome as people grow increasingly wary of the dangerous drugs that are often prescribed for these conditions. However, there is one type of exercise in particular that is often overlooked that can reap significant […]
12/04/2017
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By Cassie B.
Statins are gateway drugs for Big Pharma: Take one and you’ll need four or five more prescriptions for the side effects
One out of every three American adults take statins, and if you think that sounds like good news for statin manufacturers, you’re missing the bigger picture. All of Big Pharma benefits when people take statins. In fact, statins can really be thought of as gateway drugs. After all, they have so many side effects that […]
10/27/2017
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By Cassie B.
Sure, being overweight is bad for your health — but so is yo-yo dieting
We all know that being overweight is bad for your health, so when you notice yourself packing on a few extra pounds, it’s only natural to do everything in your power to shed them. While this certainly beats allowing yourself to become obese, it’s not something you want to make a habit of doing, as […]
08/23/2017
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By Cassie B.
Australian media blames death of bodybuilder on “protein shakes” but it was actually caused by rare genetic disorder
The media is using the death of a West Australian fitness model as an opportunity to warn people about protein shakes and supplements while glossing over the contribution that a rare genetic disorder played in her unfortunate passing. While publications like USA Today use sensational headlines like “Mom’s death blamed on bodybuilding supplements ahead of […]
07/03/2017
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By Cassie B.
Weight training protects the brain from aging, scientists discover
Dementia is a hot topic in the news as well as research these days for good reason: It is now the fifth-leading cause of death in our nation, killing more people than prostate and breast cancer combined. As the number of Americans with this illness continues to rise and someone in our country develops the […]
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