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What Happens To Your Body After Just 10 Minutes Of Activity
If you have a full work schedule, it can be hard to find time for physical activity. You may feel like it’s not worth it to exercise...
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Sep 63 min read
Your Complete Guide To Electrolytes
Ads for sports drinks constantly talk about replenishing electrolyte levels. Your doctor may also tell you that you need to get more...
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Aug 302 min read
My 5 Favorite Foods With Tons Of Calcium
Getting the calcium you need daily is vital for building healthy bones and keeping them strong. Calcium also helps with heart and nerve...
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Aug 283 min read
Why You Should Allow Yourself A Cheat Meal
A healthy diet is paramount to losing weight and getting in shape. Too often, however, people turn to excessively restrictive diets to...
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Aug 232 min read
Is BMI Really An Accurate Measure Of Our Health
Body Mass Index (BMI) is a mathematical formula, first devised in the 1830’s, that divides a person's weight by the square of their...
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Aug 233 min read
Surprising Effects Nicotine Has Even In Small Amounts
Nicotine comes from the Nicotiana species, which are tobacco plants and part of the nightshade family. Keep that reference in mind,...
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Aug 152 min read
5 Foods To Help You Build Muscle Mass (Not Protein Shakes)
Building lean muscle and getting in shape is a combination of exercise and nutrition. Too many people get caught up in the process of...
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Aug 92 min read
Understanding The Role Of Exercise In The Treatment of Anxiety
Anxiety disorders are common. Not everyone has a chronic or diagnosed condition. Still, many people do experience occasional anxiety,...
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Aug 73 min read
4 Reasons To Avoid Eating Late
For the most part, people eat when it is convenient; unpredictable schedules and packed family calendars can make consistent mealtimes...
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Aug 22 min read
5 Flowers With Eye-Opening Health Benefits
Fruits and vegetables get tons of love for healthy living, but they’re not the only healthy ingredients in your garden-to-table cookbook....
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Jul 312 min read
Clues That Heartburn May Indicate Something Else
It is very likely, all of us have experienced some form of heartburn in our lives. We ate something that didn’t agree with us. We ate too...
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Jul 263 min read
What Is Carrot Seed Oil And What Are The Benefits?
Carrot seed oil is an essential oil that comes from the seeds of the wild carrot plant, or Daucus carota. This European plant is also...
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Jul 243 min read
Are Fruit Juices Healthier Than Soda?
If you're like most people, fruit juice is a staple at your home. Juice is usually considered a healthy beverage, especially when...
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Jul 192 min read
5 Ways To Increase The Nutritional Power Of Your Salad
Salad is a popular appetizer or meal. Studies suggest the average person consumes between 12 and 13 pounds of lettuce annually. While it...
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Jul 183 min read
Habits That Might Lower Risk Of Dementia
Dementia is the loss of cognitive functioning — thinking, remembering, and reasoning — to such an extent that it interferes with a...
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Jul 123 min read
Health Risks With A Diet Too Low In Calories
Let’s start this article by defining what a diet “too low in calories” really is. After years of helping my friends, we have determined...
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Jul 113 min read
Do Vibration Plates Work For Weight Loss
When you hear the term “whole-body vibration machine,” you may remember those fat jiggling machines of the 1950s. Those crazy belts shook...
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Jul 52 min read
Natural Weight And Your Body's Magic Number
Natural bodyweight is an interesting concept having to do with set-point theory. In essence, your ideal natural weight has little to do...
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Jul 33 min read
Surprising Benefits Of Ionized Water
Water is water, right? Not quite. There are many different types of water and they all have different properties. You’ve probably heard...
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Jun 293 min read
Be Aware Of These Toxic Candle Compounds
Are candles toxic? As with other products, it all depends on the ingredients. If you love the aroma of scented candles or the warm glow...
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