Category: Health & Fitness
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Taste the Colors of the Rainbow
“Don’t eat anything white.” When it comes to dietary rules of thumb, this one seems to be the one I’ve heard most over the last few years. Because humans are so distinct and our bodies have such individual responses to nutritional input, the value of these generalizations usually isn’t any bigger than your thumb. But, […]
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The Role of Fitness in Life Expectancy
According to recent studies, regular to moderate physical activity such as brisk walking is able to increase life expectancy for several years, even for people who are obese or overweight. Whilst higher levels of activity were linked to an even longer life expectancy, moderate levels of activity were still beneficial, regardless of the participant’s weight, […]
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Getting Candida Overgrowth Under Control (6 Natural Steps)
Candida overgrowth can have dangerous effects on the body. It causes the intestinal wall, causes infection, digestive issues, and even depression. So, what is candida? Candida is a fungal form of yeast that lives in everybody’s mouths and intestinal tracts. It is a necessary fungus that helps with your digestion and helps you absorb important […]
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3 Ways to Fuel Your Success
Success is a state of mind; it’s a way of thinking and living. It’s no coincidence that studies have shown that physical, academic, and financial health are highly correlated. While research suggests that there are several factors in the attitude of success, most notable is the conscientiousness personality trait. This mindset can be developed through […]
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Five Water Protection Techniques to Help You Stay Healthy
Staying healthy is something that we all want to do on a regular basis. No one wants to become unhealthy, but even the basic things which we take for granted can be putting us at risk of being unhealthy. One of these things is just water. We need it to survive, and there are things […]
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Five Ways to Get Fit Without a Gym Membership
Gym memberships aren’t for everyone. Depending on where you live, they can be horribly expensive. And if you’re not a fan of working out in front of others, forget it! Believe it or not, there are many ways to stay fit without a health club membership to rely on. If you feel the gym is […]
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Getting Hip with the Hinge
While recently shopping for a new pair of swimming trunks, I noticed a peculiar trend: it is becoming quite difficult to find male swimming attire that reaches the knees these days. Is this a new fashion trend (likely) or am I seeing a fundamental shift in fitness and body image? Are we ready to consider […]
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A New Take on Doctor-Patient Interaction
Remember back in the day when patients got excited about the wrist band that monitored their heart rate? Well, as amazing of an innovation as that was, to the new generation of doctors and patients they have become old news. Technology has sure changed a thing or two in the 21st century, including the way symptoms […]
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Preparing to Move, by Moving
“Knees straight, touch your toes and hold.” The first line of every gym class ever. It’s amazing how the science of exercise physiology has changed in the last handful of years and hopefully influenced what kids are being asked to do when they don their first pair of junior high emblazoned short shorts (my kids […]
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15 Muscle Building Facts That Blow All Myths Away!
There are so many different myths running around on the web regarding building muscles. For every individual one may ask, a different answer is received. Here we have listed 15 of the most essential facts based on rock solid sciences and decades of coaching experiences. Building muscles has plenty of correlation with genetics The fact […]