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The Science Behind Age-Related Weight Gain
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Bodies go through substantial changes as we age. We lose muscle, bone density and the collagen under our skin. We get slower and very often, shorter. While all of this is happening there is also one thing that continues to increase: fat. After the age of 30, the amount of fat on the body steadily increases. Without intervention, most people are likely to continue putting on weight until they reach... 3/11/2020 7:00:00 AM
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How Reading Rewires the Brain
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Reading a good book can provide entertainment and relaxation, but it also turns out that it can be good for the brain, too. Reading changes the way we visualize and process information, ranging from identifying important facts to allowing us to better recognize people's faces. Since reading is relatively new in the grand scheme of things, with humans only inventing the act a few thousand years ago,... 3/11/2020 7:00:00 AM
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Health and Weight Measurements That Are Better Than BMI
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Body mass index (BMI) can be a helpful tool in determining some aspects about health, but it has its limitations. The measurement isn’t always accurate about estimating weight, especially in individuals who are particularly muscular or lacking in muscle tone. BMI calculations aren’t very reliable when it comes to predicting diabetes and heart disease, either. There are much better measurements for... 3/4/2020 8:00:00 AM
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Breast Cancer Awareness: Nutrition for Breast Health
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Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer in women. It is the number one cause of cancer death in Hispanic women and the second most common cause of cancer death in white, black, Asian/Pacific Islander, and American Indian/Alaska Native women. One out of eight American women who live to be 85 years of age will develop breast cancer, a risk that was one out of 14 in 1960. Food used as a preventative... 3/3/2020 8:00:00 AM
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What To Do When You’re Missing Someone Over The Holidays
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Ah, Thanksgiving.Festive décor. Tantalizing food and drink. Family gatherings. Fun and smiles all around. Expressions of gratitude everywhere.Underneath the warm hugs and smiling faces, many of us carry wounded hearts. We’re thankful to be with those we love, but there’s also an ache inside that won’t go away. Many of us are missing someone this Thanksgiving. The holidays can be wonderful. They can... 3/3/2020 8:00:00 AM
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Why Swimming is the Best Exercise
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Ranked as the second-leading activity in terms of growth in the U.S., swimming is one of the top activities that people record in their activity tracker indexes, says The Spruce. Why is swimming so popular? It’s one of the best exercises you can do — and it’s fun!Swimming is one of the best exercises you can do to get in shape. Not only does it burn an insane amount of calories, but swimming also improves... 3/2/2020 8:00:00 AM
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Could This Vitamin Change How We Treat Diabetes?
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Glucose testing strips. Pricked fingers. Prescription medications. Insulin injections. Restricted diets. If you have diabetes, you’re probably tired of the day-to-day that comes with living with it. Well, we have good news. Until recently, scientists did not realize there was any relationship between the level of vitamin A in your body and diabetes --- but a recent breakthrough could change everything.The... 2/28/2020 8:00:00 AM
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These 4 Things Help "Spice Things Up"
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Are you looking to boost the romance in your world? A great place to infuse a little starry-eyed wonder is your sex life. Sex isn’t just about feeling good. It’s also about the intimacy and bond two people can share. Some people skip the romance and go straight to sex, without much thought as to what their partner might need. Bringing romance to the bedroom can help increase the bond and make things... 2/27/2020 8:00:00 AM
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5 Signs It's Time to Find a New Job
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According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, workers change jobs so often that the median tenure at any given company is approximately 4 years. The days where workers work at one or two jobs in their lifetime is over. The reasons why people leave are endless. Some are trying to advance their careers, while others are fed up with their jobs. In some cases, boredom is the root cause. You may feel similarly.... 2/27/2020 8:00:00 AM
Melanie Nathan
How to Get Exercise Without Even Thinking About It
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Everyone knows exercise is essential for good health. Unfortunately, some people don’t like to get active and it can be hard to get motivated to get moving. If you are one of these people then you need to consider activities that are fun and get you moving all at the same time. You need to be able to have fun and simultaneously give your body a workout. Consider the following activities and maybe you... 2/26/2020 8:00:00 AM
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