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Ever wonder what foods to eat that will boost blood flow so you can feel energized during your workout? This post from Men’s Fitness lists 7 pre-workout foods that optimize exercise performance! WHAT IF WE told you that one of the most potent, performance-enhancing nutrition supplements is completely natural, cheap and already in your fridge? Nitrate-rich foods, like certain ... Continue Reading
Drinking a can of diet soft drink a day, flavored with artificial sweeteners, is associated with almost three times higher risk of stroke and dementia, say researchers – but critics warn against causal connection. Discover more in this post from The Guardian. Consuming a can a day of low- or no-sugar soft drink is associated with a much higher risk of having a stroke ... Continue Reading
Despite how important it is to maintain a healthy blood pressure, determining what a healthy level is can be more complicated than you think. Yes, there are charts, and yes there are guidelines, but there are many variables that can affect what your specific blood pressure should be. Weight, age, physical activity and height can all affect blood pressure. For instance, did you ... Continue Reading
Vitamin D is extremely important for good health. As a hormone, it plays several roles in keeping your body's cells healthy and functioning the way they should. Most people don't get enough vitamin D, so supplements are common. However, it's also possible—although rare—for this vitamin to build up and reach toxic levels in the body. Prolonged supplementation of Vitamin D, ... Continue Reading
Make exercise count with these fat-scorching, calorie burning workouts. This post from Reader’s Digest shares 15 workouts that burn the most calories, according to science. When it comes to workouts, go big or go home. That's why we tapped hard data along with the experience of top trainers to bring you the workouts that clock the biggest, baddest burn. 1. Fast-paced ... Continue Reading
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