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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
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
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
The alcoholic beverage industry is set to make roughly $284 billion dollars in revenue this year in the United States. Americans love their ice cold beer, after-work wine, and tasty cocktails. It’s important to know that recent studies have shed light on the fact that even minimal drinking, previously thought to provide some benefits, may… Continue reading 34 Refreshing, Healthy Non-Alcoholic Drinks
Lately it seems there's frequent news about the risks associated with sugar substitutes. This has pushed many people to reason that the best way to avoid any undesirable risks- like stroke, heart attack (erythritol), or potential genotoxicity (surcraose) is to turn to natural sugar. While this is one option, it can't be overlooked that too… Continue reading 12 Ways to Cut Back on Sugar