Fitness, Walking and Travel Blog
Fitness, Walking and Travel Blog
Which is better for you — running or pumping iron? Find out how much you know about the best exercise for your body. Cardio is the only exercise that may help prevent heart disease Cardiovascular exercise, also called cardio or aerobic exercise, raises your heart rate and makes you sweat — and that’s great for
Eating past 8 p.m. has gotten a bad rap! In reality, the reason you may have gained (or not been able to lose) weight probably has more to do with what you are eating and how much you are eating rather than the time of day you are eating. Noshing at night, if done healthfully,
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Overview With cholesterol, just like in any movie or TV show, there’s good guys and bad guys. LDL, or low-density lipoprotein, cholesterol contributes to plaque that can clog your arteries. If a clot occurs, you could suffer from a heart attack or stroke. Luckily, the HDL, or high-density lipoprotein, cholesterol finds these bad boys and
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No one looks forward to going to the doctor’s office, especially when most guys have the mentality of “Why go to the doctor’s if I don’t feel sick?” But the truth is, it’s better to be proactive about your health than wait for something to go wrong. That’s why Livestrong.com put together this list of
Medical Tests every Man needs to take to be Healthy for Life Read More »
A component in cocoa seems to help control blood sugar and inflammation, but there’s a caveat By Randy Dotinga, HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, Oct. 20, 2016 (HealthDay News) — A new analysis of existing studies provides more support for the idea that cocoa in chocolate may actually be good for you.But be cautious if you’re tempted to
Is it really true that Chocolate may be Good for You? Read More »
by SUSY SEDANO Last Updated: Oct 13, 2016 Everyone is looking for that magical fountain of youth. But until we find it, exercise and a healthy diet are the best (non-surgical) ways to keep you looking years — or decades — younger. Eating certain foods will improve the look and feel your skin, boost your
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Overview Walking is hands-down the easiest form of exercise. So easy, in fact, that you likely do it without even thinking about it. You can walk almost anywhere, and walking provides a broad range of benefits. Unfortunately, researchers and health experts agree that Americans need to be doing a lot more of it. In a
Can Walking Be Enough to Reduce Obesity? Read More »
Like a call from the Internal Revenue Service, post-workout nutrition is not something to take lightly. When you exercise intensely, your energy stores in the form of muscle glycogen become depleted and your muscle fibers suffer some degree of damage. This places your body in a situation in which it requires the correct nutrients to
4 Food Pairings That Will Boost Your Post-Workout Recovery Read More »
Registered dietitian Joanna Wilson gives us the lowdown on why oats are so awesome… 5 Reasons To Add Oats To Your Diet: 1. They’re Good For Your Heart In 1997, after reviewing 33 clinical studies performed over the previous decades, the FDA approved of a claim that taking in at least 3g of beta-glucan from
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Women’s Health has rounded up the 10 best fitness foods for women. Add these super foods to your diet for a better workout and even better results! Did we say delicious? A must-read article for both men and women. Avocados Bananas Berries Carrots Whole Grain Cereal Chicken Thighs or Chicken Drumstcks Hummus Eggs Chocolate
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