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Understanding Cholesterol Levels and Decrease the Risk of Heart Attacks and Stokes

Understanding Cholesterol Levels and Decrease the Risk of Heart Attacks and Stokes by: Claire Bowes Fact: heart disease claims about ½ million lives in America per year high cholesterol levels play a significant role in heart disease ...

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High Intensity Interval Training: A New Frontier in Weight Loss

High Intensity Interval Training: A New Frontier in Weight Loss by: Nathan Latvaitis Are you exercising for long periods of time to try to burn fat? If you’re like most people you probably are, but there is a better, more efficient way. It’s...

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Ten Important Things to Know Before You Join a Weight Loss Program

Ten Important Things to Know Before You Join a Weight Loss Program  by: A.M.Sall1. What is my BMI and how do I calculate it? BMI means Body Mass Index. Healthy weight is defined as a BMI equal to or greater than 19 and less than 25 among all peo...

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The Pain Factor

The Pain Factor by: Louise A. Roach Last year I told an acquaintance that at the age of 46, I had taken up running. The reply was, “Oh, that’s awfully hard on your knees.” At first I was taken aback. Yes, I knew if I didn’t stretch, warm...

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Not Enough Women Getting Folic Acid

Not Enough Women Getting Folic Acid by: News Canada (NC)—While most women have heard about folic acid, less than half know it's of benefit to women of childbearing age, according to the Folic Acid Alliance of Ontario. In addition, many wo...

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My Teenaged Parents

eenaged Parents by: Phyllis Staff Frankly, as a single parent of young children, I struggled. But, as the single parent of teenagers, I stunk! Faced with the reality of children who could (and did) do whatever they really, really wanted to do, I...

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Increase Your Training Intensity - Training To Failure

You can only build muscle tissue if you can generate progressively stronger muscular contractions, so this calls for an emphasis on finding ways to increase exercise intensity. This should not be confused with exercise duration as maximum training in...

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Low-Carb The Role of Insulin

There are three basic units the body uses for energy:1. Fats2. Proteins3. CarbohydratesAll three can be converted to blood glucose. However, while fats and proteins are converted slowly, carbohydrates are converted quickly causing quick spikes in the...

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The Science of Architecture

You’re told to take vitamins, drink plenty of water, get a good night’s sleep and exercise, but has anyone ever told you that the design of your home and office can impact your health? You wouldn’t be alone in raising an eyebrow and questioning...

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Tips to Help You Lose Excess Fat

Believe it or not, losing a little or a lot of fat involves pretty much the same concept - consistent dieting coupled with cardiovascular exercise and weight training. This is how the professionals do it, and it works. If you are overweight, you may ...

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