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Eating Healthy Helps Weight Loss and Protects Against Heart Disease

When you begin a weight loss journey, one of the most crucial factors to address is your diet. Not which fad diet you might follow, but rather following the structure of a well-rounded, nutritious, whole-foods diet. This includes a variety of fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, legumes, nuts, and dairy. A new study, published in the European… Continue reading Eating Healthy Helps Weight Loss and Protects Against Heart Disease

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Combine These Two Types of Exercises to Decrease the Risk of Cancer and Cardiovascular Disease

At the risk of sounding like a broken record: exercise is essential to our health. Exercise: Protects against osteoporosis Decreases the likelihood of obesity Helps reach and maintain healthy weight levels Wards off some types of cancer Supports our longevity Improves pain levels Reduces stress and anxiety Cuts down the risk of type 2 Diabetes,… Continue reading Combine These Two Types of Exercises to Decrease the Risk of Cancer and Cardiovascular Disease

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Proper Care of Fitness Gear Essential to Health

At the gym, it's common courtesy to wipe down equipment after you use it. How often that actually occurs and how well the cleaning is done is a whole other story. Fitness gear, whether dumbbells, ellipticals, yoga mats, sports bras, socks, or watches, all accumulates plenty of gunk while you're active. Studies show because of… Continue reading Proper Care of Fitness Gear Essential to Health

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High Sugar Foods Increase Risk of Kidney Stones

Studies have shown that excessive sugar puts people at risk of type 2 Diabetes, metabolic syndrome, obesity, cardiovascular problem, premature death, some cancers, and more. When it comes to losing weight, consuming foods and drinks that are high in sugar can also sabotage your efforts as foods and drinks that are high in sugar are… Continue reading High Sugar Foods Increase Risk of Kidney Stones

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Healthy Breakfast Habits Help Prevent Insulin Resistance

Insulin resistance is when cells throughout your body don't respond to insulin, a hormone that is made by the pancreas and breaks down carbohydrates, or sugar. When insulin resistance occurs, the body doesn't respond as well to the insulin and sugar in the bloodstream is less able to enter the cells, resulting in elevated blood… Continue reading Healthy Breakfast Habits Help Prevent Insulin Resistance