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May 1, 2025/Nutrition

Why Is Fiber So Important?

… fuller longerA high-fiber diet keeps you feeling fuller for longer, which is linked to lower body weight and aids in weight management. In fact, soluble fiber reduces your body’s capability to absorb fat …

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September 29, 2023/Brain & Nervous System

10 Tips for Changing Your Diet After a Stroke

… pressure.Lower your cholesterol.Reduce your likelihood of developing Type 2 diabetes.Achieve and maintain a healthy weight.“Everything we eat affects our whole entire body,” Zumpano says. “It’s always important to make the …

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August 26, 2024/Orthopaedics

Slow-Twitch Muscle Fibers: What They Are and How To Work Them

… cells that produce a lot of power very quickly, allowing you to do explosive movements and intense weight training.As the name suggests, slow-twitch muscle fibers utilize energy more slowly than fast-twitch muscle …

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November 19, 2019/Nutrition

8 High-Protein Foods to Reach for (Dietitian Approved)

… recommended dietary allowance (RDA) for protein is a little over 7 grams per 20 pounds of body weight. Using this guideline, a 140-pound person would need at least 50 grams of protein each day …

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6 Truths About Gout Diet Myths

… moderation” is the key word. Rich foods might not cause flare-ups directly, but they can cause weight gain. And obesity is a major risk factor for gout attacks.“At some point, the misconception spread …

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March 17, 2025/Exercise & Fitness

9 Quad Exercises to Amp up Your Leg Day

… your chest.Sink deep, getting your butt as close to the ground as you can. Use the weight to counteract your weight and keep your balance.Hold for a few seconds.Push your heels into …

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December 17, 2019/Heart Health

Is Blue Light Bad for Your Heart?

… and lamps, had the same impact.Although it’s impossible to prove that light exposure directly causes weight gain, other studies have shown that interrupted sleep leads to sleep deprivation.When you’re sleep deprived …

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January 25, 2024/Cancer Care & Prevention

Can Sitting Too Much Increase Your Cancer Risk?

… direct.But there is a connection between inactivity and cancer, as study after study clearly shows. Excess weight is the main thread tying the two together. (Fast fact: It’s estimated that obesity is responsible …

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April 18, 2023/Pregnancy & Childbirth

It’s Not Just You: Postpartum Sweating and Body Odor Are Normal

After all the blood, sweat and tears, you finally have a baby!And the sweat. You’ve got that, too. In abundance. In fact, you’re smelling a bit … riper than usual.It happens more …

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September 15, 2021/Nutrition

How Much Halloween Candy Should Kids Eat?

Your Frankenstein and Cruella have made their way around the neighborhood and come home with their bounty — a bag full of candy. Before you let your children dive into all those KitKats, M&Ms and …

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