According to new research from The University of North Carolina, Charlotte (UNCC) and Rice University, overweight men are just as likely as to face discrimination as women who are overweight, when shopping or applying for jobs. Being discriminated against due to body type is not an issue that only affects women, even though that […]
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In the medical community, there has traditionally been a clear line between having a healthy and obese bodyweight. It’s very easy to make a quick assumption based on someone’s looks, and classify them as either healthy or unhealthy, but this is not always the case. The data shows that neither assumption is necessarily true –
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Throughout history, salt has been an incredibly valuable resource to mankind. Terms like “worth their salt” and “salt of the earth” come to mind when describing people of high class and integrity. However, in the world of health and fitness, articles left and right are telling us to avoid salt at all costs, or risk
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In America, the obesity epidemic is often discussed, but there is another epidemic that is too often overlooked – an epidemic of serotonin deficiency. Serotonin is the hormone in the brain that regulates various moods, and especially happiness. The fact that antidepressants are the most commonly prescribed drug in the world serve to support this
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If the goal is losing fat, reducing carbohydrates is a much more effective strategy than reducing fat, according to a new study from Harvard. The study analyzed 53 studies, and looked at more than 67,000 dieters involved. Those who had reduced dietary fat to lose weight were two and a half pounds heavier on average,
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There are a lot of cleansing, detox products on the market, but one of the most effective ones is also the most simple – a glass of water, with added lime juice and salt. That’s it. It’s as simple as it sounds, and has a whole host of health and body composition benefits. Salt has
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For those who lead an active life, whether you play sports, compete in triathlons, or lift weights on a regular basis, injuries are just part of the game. We try our best to stay healthy and do things safely, but regardless of the precautions you take, at some point or another you will most likely
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It’s common to think that cholesterol, and saturated fat intake, are the reason so many have heart issues later on in life. While this can contribute, it’s definitely not the only reason, and of course it’s possible to consume saturated fat, and cholesterol, in proper amounts without any adverse side effects. So, rather than cutting
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Magnesium is a mineral that acts as a co-factor in over 350 enzymatic processes in the human body; which means it helps aid those processes. It is involved with muscular activity, healthy heart functions, nerve transmissions, regulation of body temperature, bone formation, and many more. Deficiency of magnesium can cause many negative side effects. Negative
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Leg Extensions: Good or Bad? If you’ve spent any decent amount of time in the fitness industry, you’ve probably heard both amazing and terrible things about the leg extension exercise. Bodybuilders love them for quad building. Strength coaches say they will cause your knees to explode and cripple you. There’s probably some truth to both,
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