We probably all know a few basic facts about diabetes – it has to do with blood sugar levels, there’s no cure, and you manage it with diet and insulin. You might not know, however, that there are three different types of diabetes, that there are ways to reduce the risk of developing diabetes, or […]
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There’s an ominous sound to the word “hypertension”, the proper name for high blood pressure. High blood pressure in its own right, however, rarely has any symptoms. It’s more of a concern because of what it could lead to later. High blood pressure is something that might come up in a regular medical checkup or
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Ethical consumption is becoming more and more of a priority for many people, and one way that is expressed is through the increasing popularity of organic food. Organic food is supposed to promote sustainable farming techniques and increase biodiversity. There are also claims that it’s healthier. So just how true are all the supposed benefits
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There are two things that always appear in any piece of health advice. Whatever else you might do, you need to exercise regularly, and you need to eat right. Nutrition is one of the most important aspects of healthy living, but it can also be one of the most confusing. The more you read, the
We all know we need to exercise. There’s no piece of health advice that doesn’t come with some variation of “but there’s no substitute for eating well and exercising regularly.” That doesn’t make it easy, especially when there’s an infinite number of ways to do it and there’s not always a clear explanation of which
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When people talk about exercise, they often mean high-impact cardio workouts or gym sessions that focus on lifting bigger and bigger weights. Strength, speed and endurance may get more attention than flexibility, but without flexibility, you won’t have any of those other things. Flexibility is about the range of motion in your joints and your
When you first hear that alarm beep in the morning, are you raring to go, or do you just roll over? Theoretically, after a good night’s rest, you should be full of energy and ready to face the day. Of course, it’s not always that easy. We can’t do anything without energy. Take it away
Whatever sport you practice and whatever your level, your biggest goal is probably going to be improvement. You want to be better tomorrow than you were today, whether that’s to beat a competitor or just to challenge yourself. There are so many factors that affect sports performance, and some of them are easier to measure
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One of the great frustrations of age is how it damages mobility. You get slower and stiffer until activities that you used to enjoy easily become dreaded challenges to avoid. Luckily, if you start taking care of your mobility while you are still young, getting older will hopefully be less of a burden. Think about
One of the most basic measures of your health and fitness regimen is your daily performance. You’re not going to achieve anything without a plan, and that plan is probably going to involve tracking what you do on a day-by-day basis. This doesn’t mean you have to do something every day. Rest days are just
