Fitness, Walking and Travel Blog
Fitness, Walking and Travel Blog
1/20 Fighting Cancer by the Plateful No single food can prevent cancer, but the right combination of foods may help make a difference. At mealtimes, strike a balance of at least two-thirds plant-based foods and no more than one-third animal protein. This “New American Plate” is an important cancer fighting tool, according to the American
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In early 2014, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that Americans are living longer than ever, with life expectancies continuing to increase annually. The news is good across the board, with both genders and various ethnicities (white, black and Hispanic) demonstrating longer life spans and life expectancy for Americans is now estimated at
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That glass of wine with dinner might do more for you than take the edge off a long day. Check out these possible health benefits of drinking in moderation. 1 / 9 Know the Limits Before you start a petition to replace the office water cooler with a beer keg, let’s be clear: Alcohol is
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If a cold beer is your beverage of choice, you’re not alone. According to a 2012 Gallup poll, 39 percent of Americans prefer drinking beer (thirty-five percent say they prefer wine and 22 percent prefer hard liquor). Not only is a cold beer refreshing, but enjoying a brew can also help you reap some very
Test your knowledge about how what you eat can affect the health of your skin. 1/8 If you eat too much sugar, you can get wrinkles It’s hard to stop the fine lines, wrinkles, and dull tint. The sugar in your blood likes to bind with the proteins that keep your skin firm and smooth.
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It’s date night, and before you’re even dressed for going out, you have your sights set on the sexy play you hope will follow. Dining together can serve as awesome foreplay, bringing pleasure and a sense of connectedness well before getting hot and heavy. Choose the wrong foods, however, and you may end up feeling
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About a third of all cases of cancer can be prevented. Find out how to lower your chances of getting it. Lower Your Risk of Cancer It’s the world’s leading cause of death, but about 1 in 3 cases can be prevented, according to the World Health Organization. There’s no magic pill to keep you
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Friends are a surprisingly strong influence on how long you live — for better or worse. WebMD’s slideshow explains this and other secrets of longevity. Protect Your DNA As you age, the ends of your chromosomes become shorter. This makes you more likely to get sick. But lifestyle changes can boost an enzyme that makes
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According to the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR), one third of the most common cancers could be prevented by making lifestyle changes. And a 2008 review published in Pharmaceutical Research estimates 90 to 95 percent of ALL cancer diagnoses have roots in diet and lifestyle factors. Bottom line: There are many variables within your
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A Visual Guide to Sleep Disorders 1 / 24 What Are Sleep Disorders? These conditions affect how much and how well you sleep. Causes range from poor habits that keep you awake to medical problems that disrupt your sleep cycle. If you don’t feel rested in the mornings, see your doctor. Not getting enough shuteye
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