Strength Training - Why Do It and How to Start

It is generally well known that we lose bone mass as we age, a phenomena that affects women more than men and that far too often results in bones that are weak and prone to break, especially in the hips, wrists and shoulders. Unfortunately, although in many cases surgical procedures now produce excellent results (we have a number of clients that have returned to running after hip replacements), too many people don´t fully recover...

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3 Types of Physical Fitness Benefits That Will Change Your Life

When people think about physical fitness benefits, they usually overlook the psychological benefits. Some of these mind-related benefits can help the way you function intellectually as well as emotionally. Best of all, you may find that you feel more positive about the world in general. Describing this state of mind isn't easy, but you'll recognize it when you experience it. Perhaps it is a cumulative effect due to greater...

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Tips for Achieving a Healthy Body

Losing weight and achieving the ideal body shape is likely to be a difficult process for many, especially with the many temptations that are constantly around us. If you are able to take action in relation to creating a healthier diet plan and including daily exercise, the desired results might not be that far away. Here are several effective steps for helping to achieve the healthier lifestyle: Have a healthy breakfast. If...

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5 Fitness Myths and Their Origin

In the fitness and health world, there are hundreds of misconceptions, wrongful facts and myths. In this article you will discover the truth about five fitness myths and their origin. #1 when women lift weights they become bulky This myth is entirely false. Relax girls, lifting weights won't turn you into a giant muscular monster, no one will become huge only from lifting weights. The reason women will not gain as much muscle...

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Taking Precautions in Your Outdoor Sports and Activities

Outdoor sports can be exciting and entertaining, coupled with the fact that it is good for your health. But statistics show that more people get injured doing outdoor games and activities than when doing it indoors. It's not very hard to understand why this is so, and there is no sense in saying people should not play outdoor because of the safety risks. But then you should take precautions to protect yourself and eliminate...

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What Are You Doing to Prevent Sarcopenia? Use It or Lose It!

Have you ever had major surgery? If you have, you will know that once the anesthesia has worn off, the first thing the doctors and nurses require of you is to "get out of bed" and move! But, "wait a minute," you cry, "I just had major surgery--let me rest." Thankfully, however, for you, that request is denied. Otherwise, severe complications in all body systems can occur, as well as death. Prolonged bedrest effects all body...

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What to Expect From Partial Knee Replacement Surgery

What are the advantages of a partial knee replacement? There are many research studies available that support how a modern partial knee replacement performs superbly for a vast majority of patients. There are many advantages to having a partial replacement versus a total replacement of the knee. These include a quicker recovery time, less blood loss during the procedure, and less pain after surgery. Many report that...

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Getting Heart-Strong With Stats, Warning Signs, and Health Tips, Too

In case you missed it, red was the color of choice when choosing what to wear last Friday, as the first of February marked the tenth anniversary of the American Heart Association's National Wear Red Day. Its purpose: to help raise awareness of heart disease in women, while at the same time, launching American Heart Month. Be aware, too, that The Million Hearts™ national initiative sponsored by the American Heart Association...

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The Curse of the Mummy: Heart Disease

A recent Lancet study titled "Atherosclerosis across 4000 years of human history: the Horus study of four ancient populations" purports to show that our ancient ancestors suffered from arteriosclerosis or "hardening of the arteries" just as we do. They concluded: "The presence of atherosclerosis in premodern human beings suggests that the disease is an inherent component of human ageing and not characteristic of any...

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How Natural Soaps Help Keep Your Skin Beautiful

Proper skin care is essential to having a great complexion. The first step to having a great complexion is having clean skin. It is important to cleanse your skin daily because every day your skin is faced with dust, dirt, cosmetics, and air pollution. It is important to get rid of impurities every day, but many soaps and cleansers can contain ingredients that can actually damage your skin instead of improve it. There are certain...

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Things to Have Done in a Hair Salon

Men and women alike can benefit from visiting a hair salon. It has been said that the woman's hair is her crown and glory. It is true that a woman with hair that is well cared for seems to be more confident in her. There are many different things that people go to these establishments to have done. One of the main reasons to visit the hair salon is to get your hair cut and styled. Having your tresses cut by a professional is...

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Four Ways to Improve Indoor Air Quality for Better Health and Wellbeing

If everyone knows about the incredible curative power of fresh air and harnesses it for healing, there will be an unstoppable epidemic of good health. In fact, every ancient culture and system of healthcare incorporates the power of the breath for achieving equilibrium of the body and mind. Deep abdominal breathing of fresh air is prescribed for longevity and wellness. Unfortunately, most urban residents are not breathing...

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Is There a Cure to the Common Cold?

Unfortunately, the answer to that question is no. The common cold may be common, but that does not make it any more pleasant to suffer. Mild colds may make you feel a little under the weather for a few days, whereas a nasty cold can really take its toll; particularly on the young, elderly or infirm. The common cold is caused by a viral infection of the upper respiratory tract, and it is common because there are over 200 viruses...

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End Your Back Pain With Back Pain Relief Remedies

Can't you even touch your toes without feeling a pain in your back? This sudden back ache could mean many things, and it can also disturb your life. This kind of pain is commonly faced by office goers, bikers, and those who don't exercise regularly. Before you start seeking pain treatments, remember that back pain is a symptom like other aches. When you feel the pain, it means that something in not right with your body parts....

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