In the United States, nearly one in four people have diabetes, or are pre-diabetic. Recent data indicates that type 2 diabetes in people ages 10-19 increased by 30 percent from 2001 to 2009. This is not only an American problem; in the UK, more than one-third of adults are pre-diabetic. Rates of diabetes are rising […]
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In recent times, researchers have been examining the possibility of a state of being metabolically healthy; that is, carrying excess body fat, without having the negative healthy symptoms typically associated with obesity. While it may be possible to be overweight or obese, and technically healthy, the latest research shows that it is very unlikely. Research
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Meditation has been practiced for many years, and recently, science has shown some very real physical benefits. Recently, a team of researchers affiliated with Harvard University performed an 8-week study on the effects of mindful meditation on the brain. Using MRI scans on participants, researchers found some incredible results over the course of the study.
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When I first start training clients I put them on a supplement regimen. Nothing crazy, but just to make sure their nutritional bases are covered and make sure that muscle building and fat loss is maximized. One of the most important minerals in magnesium. Being deficient in it will not only cause health problems but
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Artificial sweeteners, common in many diet programs, do a lot more harm than good. Popular sweeteners such as Splenda, Equal, and others, may be calorie-free, but that doesn’t mean they are healthy for the human body in any way. Aspartame, a common sweetener, is made up of three chemicals. Once ingested, these three chemicals heat
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Building stronger, more dense bones is one of the main benefits of following a well developed exercise program. This is especially a concern for people as they get older as bone density decreases and chances of fractures or breaks goes up. Osteoporosis– a disease that is characterized by critically low levels of bone mass, can
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When a person is overweight there are almost 2 things that are for certain. 1. They are carb intolerant and 2. they are addicted to carbs. So what this means is that not only can the person not eat carbs without storing them as fat but also they are addicted to them. For obvious reasons
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Blueberries are one of nature’s superfoods and has the highest antioxidant content of any fruit. They have the highest ORAC rating of any fruit which basically means that the antioxidants that they contain are extremely powerful. Antioxidants help protect against free radicals. Not only that but they are low glycemic, which means they are also
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Eggs are one of the most perfect foods you can eat. They are cheap and can be prepared in a lot of different ways. Should I also mention that as compared to every other healthy food, eggs are also considered the best quality of protein on the planet? 3 out of 4 studies that test
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Tumeric is a spice that is known to be helpful in treating a wide variety of health problems that people face. Tumeric itself contains a bunch of compounds called curcuminoids. The most important and the most studied of the curcuminoids is curcumin. While you can take curcumin as a supplement many experts suggest that taking
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