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A Healthy Thanksgiving Must-Have Tradition

Thanksgiving is a time of gratitude, family, and, of course, sumptuous feasts. But what comes after the turkey, stuffing, and pumpkin pie? Rather than settling into the couch, consider a new tradition – a family walk. This simple activity is not just a way to enjoy the crisp autumn air; it's

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Sweat your Way to Wellness

Discover this hidden perk found within most gyms: the sauna. While exercise is vital for long-term health, the sauna offers numerous benefits that often go unnoticed. From improved cardiovascular health to stress reduction and detoxification, the sauna is a wellness sanctuary with long-term advantages. Stress Reduction and Mental Well-being Saunas

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Simple & Easy Holiday Exercises

With the holiday season quickly approaching, there is no better time to find the right balance between your health and future festive relaxation. This article will address the value of maintaining a healthy routine during the holiday season and provide some tips that will benefit you in the long run.

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How Weightlifting Can Prevent Heart Disease

Researchers at Iowa State University found that lifting weights for less than an hour each week can reduce your risk of a heart attack or stroke by 40 to 70 percent.

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How To Build a Healthy Relationship With Exercise?

Exercise can be an addiction to some. Statistics show that 4% of school athletes, 8-9% of fitness enthusiasts, and 21% of those with eating disorders are affected by exercise addiction.

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Can Daily Exercise Make An Impact On Our Lives?

Exercise makes a big impact on our lives. It helps us burn more calories throughout the day. When we’re walking, we’re burning calories.

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Do You Really Burn More Calories While Standing?

Standing can actually burn 100 to 200 calories per hour compared to only 60 to 130 calories per hour when you are sitting.

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Benefits of Diaphragmatic Breathing Exercise

Breathing exercises are a simple practice that focuses on your breathing patterns and minimizes distractions from outside sources.

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Strenuous vs. Moderate Exercise

Globally, 1 in 4 adults does not meet the global recommended levels of physical activity. Up to 5 million deaths, a year could be averted if the global population was more active.

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What is NEAT and Why Should You Care About it?

NEAT has less to do with being 'neat' and everything to do with staying active every day. Let's talk about the everyday activities that we often overlook.

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Exercises You Could Be Doing

Exercising regularly can lower your risk of developing chronic conditions like obesity, type 2 diabetes, and high blood pressure.

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Reverse Your Chronic Diseases with 10 Lifestyle Habits

In the United States, 90% of healthcare spending goes to chronic conditions treatment. And most conditions are caused by unhealthy lifestyle choices.

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You May Be At Risk Of High Cholesterol

The two major forms of cholesterol found in your body are low-density lipoprotein, LDL, and high-density lipoprotein, HDL.

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Is Diet or Exercise More Important for Your Health?

On the other hand, numerous studies have shown that exercise can help lower your risk of heart disease, decrease blood pressure, increase your heart’s size and strength, and improve cardiorespiratory fitness.

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You May Be At Risk of High Blood Pressure

To prevent high blood pressure or lower your blood pressure, you may need to change your lifestyle habits.

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Why is Maintaining a Healthy Weight Important?

Weight control is an important concern for adolescents and adults for reasons like health and physical appearance.

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How To Fuel Your Body For Exercise

Fuel your body with the proper combination of nutrients. Protein, complex carbohydrates, and good ol’ water make up the dream team.

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How To Get The Right Amount of Exercise and Set Fitness Goals

Exercise is known to be an important part of your holistic health strategy, but that doesn’t mean you are required to spend hours in the gym every day, run a marathon, or keep up with Steve in a CrossFit class.

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Chronic Diseases in the United States

So which chronic diseases are reversible? Here’s a shortlist: * heart disease * type-2 diabetes * early-stage prostate cancer * high blood pressure * high cholesterol * obesity * early-stage dementia * autoimmune conditions * depression * anxiety