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12/18/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Athletes who want to improve their performance should try supplementing with saffron
Want better athletic performance? Researchers from the University of Mohaghegh Ardabili in Iran suggest supplementing with saffron. In their study, published in the Journal of Dietary Supplements, they found that saffron can boost athletic performance and recovery, after looking at its potential-enhancing effect on physical performance, stamina, and recovery. For their study, the researchers recruited 28 nonactive and healthy male […]
12/18/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Obese postmenopausal women can improve their heart function by using whole-body vibration
Obese postmenopausal women may improve their heart health by undergoing whole-body vibration training for at least eight weeks, according to a study published in The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. Researchers in the U.S. reached this conclusion after analyzing the effect of an eight-week whole-body vibration exercise program on heart rate variability and blood […]
12/17/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Timing matters: When you should be taking protein supplements
Protein supplements can help you gain weight, lose weight, or maintain your weight. It all depends on how they are incorporated into a dietary plan and when they are taken. A review of studies, which was published in the journal Nutrition Reviews, found that protein supplements should be taken during a meal and not in between […]
12/17/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Exercise found to help protect smokers from the inflammation and muscle damage caused by their habit
A new study finds that regular exercise may prevent inflammation and muscle damage in people who smoke by reversing muscle loss. A team of researchers from Germany wanted to find out the effects of therapeutic exercise on inflammation and muscle loss due to cigarette smoking, so they carried out an experiment on three groups of […]
12/17/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Study: Physical exercise is a safe, natural, and effective way to remedy IBS symptoms
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a disease that has no known cause, albeit being very common. It causes pain or discomfort in the stomach and disrupts bowel habits, which are often troublesome for patients and affect their quality of life. While conventional drugs are available for treating IBS symptoms, most — if not all — […]
12/16/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Even small amounts of exercise found to alleviate symptoms of ADHD in adults
Another study proves that exercise benefits the brain, even in small amounts. A study carried out by researchers at the University of Georgia revealed that adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) who exercise, even in small amounts, can experience improvements in the symptoms of their condition. ADHD is a behavioral disorder that makes it hard […]
12/14/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Athletes should eat ginger after working out to reduce pain
Muscle pain and soreness typically occur after exercise. According to a study published in the Journal of Dietary Supplements, these can be reduced by supplementing with ginger. The study, which was carried out by a researcher from the Old Dominion University in the U.S., looked at the effect of ginger supplementation on muscle pain and […]
12/13/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Be warned: Crash dieting may give you more belly fat
If you want to lose weight, don’t do it by crash dieting. A study conducted by a team of researchers from Georgetown University found that crash dieting can make you gain more belly fat and make your muscles weaker. Additionally, it can also make angiotensin II, a hormone known to increase blood pressure, hyperactive. Having […]
12/10/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Just 4 weeks on an e-bike can dramatically improve your health
Using electronic bikes (e-bikes) is as beneficial as using conventional bicycles in improving cardiorespiratory fitness, according to a study published in the Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine. The study also revealed that even overweight and untrained individuals can benefit from riding an e-bike. Researchers from the University of Basel in Switzerland compared the exercise intensity […]
12/10/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Intermittent fasting for women: How it can help you, and the warning signs to watch out for
Intermittent fasting has become increasingly popular recently because of its rapid weight loss effect. Unlike other types of diet that focus on specific foods to eat, intermittent fasting focuses on the timing of eating, stretching the gaps between meals to allow for the benefits of fasting without being deprived of food completely. Intermittent fasting can […]
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