We’ve all heard about how we need more fiber, readers, and it’s true for many of us! Fiber is just something that we need for a healthy digestive system, but we don’t always make sure it’s a real part of our daily diet. From a nutritional viewpoint, fiber is actually a complex carb, like sugar. […]
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Hormones, folks, play a large role in how you feel and how well your body works. If your circulatory system was a big highway, your hormones would be among some of the most important traffic on it! That being said, for men, one important hormone is testosterone. If you don’t have enough–a condition known as
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You’ve probably heard the term “arthritis” plenty of times and used it yourself any time a joint hurt. After all, finding new and unfamiliar pains is part of the growing old gracefully experience! But, in reality, a lot of us believe some myths about this condition, especially since it’s generally a catch-all sort of term
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The thyroid gland doesn’t get the attention it should, readers. This tiny gland in your neck releases the hormones your body needs to regulate muscle, heart and digestive functions, bone maintenance and even brain development. In short, if your thyroid is not doing its job properly, it can lead to a whole host of problems
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We all want a healthier brain! After all, this important organ has its hands in just about every single vital function of your body. Brain health, like other areas of health, is partly linked to your diet. There are 13 essential vitamins, and among them are B vitamins such as folate. Famous for its role
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Getting some extra pounds off is an awesome accomplishment, folks! You feel better, you look better and the compliments just keep rolling in! Now, you’ve just got to make sure those pounds stay lost. A lot of people lose weight only to find it suddenly reappear, and that can be very frustrating. No one likes
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High-intensity interval training (HIIT) has attracted a lot of attention over the last few years. There’s good reasons for this, too, folks, as research as shown that when done right, you can see more benefits in less time! For HIIT, it’s all about efficiency. The idea is doing everything you can during a workout to
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An astounding 33 percent more people experience heart attacks during December and January, folks, reports the American Heart Association (https://newsarchive.heart.org/avoiding-deadly-holiday-heart-attacks/). That may seem wild–after all, the holidays are a happy time, filled with warm family togetherness and gift giving. For all the great things holidays bring us, there are some bad things, too. Stress, for
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We all talk about sitting less, readers! “Today” is always the day we’re going to start working out more and sitting less, but it doesn’t usually pan out that way, does it? There’s always something more important to do than exercise, and a lot of times, you just don’t feel it. It’s simply easier to
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Depression is common everywhere, folks. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, at least 17.3 million adults in the U.S. has had a major depressive episode (https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/statistics/major-depression.shtml). That’s around 7 percent of all adults in the country. With so many people having depression, it’s very possible a loved one is living with this condition
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