The controversy surrounding the use of plastics is widespread and exceptionally polarizing. Numerous compounds found in plastic are thought to potentially cause adverse human and animal effects. Plastics are found everywhere in our environment. Learning which plastics to avoid may improve your health and quality of life. By now, most…
Read MoreThe short answer to this questions is NO. You cannot directly calculate your increased calorie allowance based on increased exercise levels. This is because the equation Calories In = Calories Out is not entirely accurate. While it is true that if you eat significantly more Calories then your body burns per…
Read MoreAccording to the American College of Sports Medicine, to attain the cardiac benefits from exercise, the exercise should be At least 3 times per week for at least a 12 week duration At least 30 minutes per session (can be broken up into 3 ten minute sessions) Performed at…
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Body image and self-confidence can be greatly improved with physical activity and dietary changes, but arguably more important, are the numerous health benefits of exercise and proper nutrition. One misconception about belly fat or abdominal fat is that you need to target only the abs to reduce belly fat.…
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The hamstring muscles are actually a group of 3 muscles located in the back part of your upper leg. The hamstrings muscles originate from the pelvis (buttocks) and the femur (leg bone) on the backside of the leg and cross the knee joint to insert on the medial (inside)…
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Unfortunately, the days of summer are coming to and end. Ever wonder why your mood is so much better in the summer time? Many of us have significantly less stress because our rigid routines are often more lax over the summertime. In addition to this decreased stress, the increased length…
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In the 1980’s and 1990’s we were all told to eat low fat because the fat in our foods was leading to obesity. It turns out that this may have been one of the greatest public health mistakes in the modern error. Food companies jumped on the low fat bandwagon…
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Depression is a very complex emotion that is influenced by many factors. Sometimes depression can be brought on by a serious illness in yourself or a family member. Other times, depression may be due to significant life altering events. In many cases, genetics and gene expression can play a crucial…
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