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December 29, 2020/Senior Health

How To Avoid Getting Frail As You Get Older

… the week,” says Dr. Factora. “This is really the minimum that you should shoot for.”Avoid losing weight, particularly if you’re inactive, as weight loss leads to more muscle loss than fat loss.“Making …

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July 6, 2022/Nutrition

How Saffron Could Benefit Your Health

… talk to your provider. Saffron could also help relieve some of the emotional symptoms of PMS.”3. Weight loss aidLosing weight can be hard, especially when your appetite seems to be working against you. One …

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June 6, 2022/Women's Health

Do You Need Hormone Testing?

… says. “Sometimes, it’s related to high testosterone levels, like with PCOS, and menopause is associated with weight gain, too. But if you have weight gain with regular menstrual cycles, it’s more likely to …

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February 11, 2025/Nutrition

Is Sugar Bad for Your Heart?

… your heart and blood vessels and increase the risk of heart disease.Sugar can also cause excessive weight gain, leading to all the problems we mentioned. “A diet high in sugar can contribute to obesity …

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March 21, 2025/Nutrition

5 Ways Sorghum Is Good for You

… diseaseDiabetesInflammatory bowel disease (IBD)Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease and other neurodegenerative diseases2. Supports a healthy weightSorghum is a good source of soluble and insoluble fiber. High-fiber foods help fill you up and …

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November 22, 2024/Exercise & Fitness

Here’s How To Do a Bench Press Correctly

… will work the triceps,” he clarifies.6. Press upwardWith your locked shoulders and firm grip, push the weight straight up and inhale. “Push the weight up as quickly as you’d like while maintaining control …

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March 29, 2023/Wellness

The Health Benefits of Walking

Walking: You do it as you go from your car to your office. You do it when you take a stroll around the block with your dog. You even do it when moving from your …

Overweight woman working in an office
April 21, 2022/Wellness

Is Obesity a Disease?

Mention the word “obesity,” and the opinions — and misconceptions — start flying. But obesity isn’t the result of a lack of willpower or not caring about appearance. Obesity is a condition that affects about 42 …

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June 6, 2022/Exercise & Fitness

Health Benefits of Cycling and Do’s and Don’ts

“Move your body.” That seems to be the general health advice when it comes to staying physically healthy. And there are many ways to do it. If you were a mermaid in another life …

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May 12, 2021/Nutrition

Better Than Butter? Separating Ghee Fact From Fiction

Butter makes everything better — but does ghee count, too? The ancient form of butter is fast becoming a 21st-century staple. And some say ghee’s benefits aren’t just about flavor.“Some research has …

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