Over 50? Never Do These Exercises, Say Top Trainers
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Let’s get one thing straight: You can be over 50 years old and do all the exercises on this list if you’re extremely active. In fitness, there’s no universal list of no-nos that every single person on earth should avoid. But, if you’re the average joe over 50—someone who isn’t…
How Your Calf Muscles Can Determine Your Risk Of Alzheimer’s Disease
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What’s the relationship between your calves and your brain? A diagnosis of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease can be hard to swallow. But what if there was an indication of cognitive decline that could help you prevent these conditions? Recent studies have shown that leg strength has a direct relationship to…
What Your Resting Heart Rate Reveals About Your Longevity
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Did you know that the heart pumps more than 2000 gallons of blood per day? It knows no sleep, no rest because if it takes a little break, we could end up taking one indefinitely. It’s easy to forget that our hearts are beating restlessly. And it’s crazy to think…
This Is How Much Sleep You Actually Need After One Bad Night
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We’ve all pulled all-nighters at some point in our lives. Whether it was work, school, a romantic honeymoon, the kids, or maybe it was acute insomnia. Most of us figured that compensating for the lost sleep the next night will be enough. But, what if it wasn’t? New research shows…
Drinking This Every Day Slashes Your Dementia Risk In Half, Study Says
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According to the World Health Organization (WHO), over 55 million people are suffering from dementia in the world. The incidence of dementia is expected to increase by at least 10 million each year (1). Although aging, genetics, and chronic disease like hypertension are key risk factors for cognitive decline, there…
The Best Bang Bang Shrimp Recipe: Better Than Bonefish Grill
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America has a long-standing love affair with Asian food. This dish originally comes from Thailand and is named for the sweet, spicy sauce that coats the shrimp. It’s spicy, tangy, and sweet with a little heat that makes it the bomb!!!!! This is a very popular dish at many restaurants,…
The Secrets to Losing Weight After 40, According to Experts
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Losing weight after 40 can be a challenging task. Unless you’ve led an active life thus far, many of us are at odds against metabolism in our 40s. It’s common to see the scale creeping up once we hit middle age. Eating healthy and exercising worked well when we were…
Here’s What Happens to Your Body After One Month of Fasting
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In our fast-paced world, people are always looking for newer, faster, and easier ways to lose weight. Increasingly, individuals are turning to intermittent fasting for these exact reasons. Proponents of intermittent fasting claim that this diet offers a variety of health benefits and helps them to lose weight, burn fat,…
This Unique Deep Squat Position Is the Little-Known Secret To Living a Longer Life
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Want to live a longer life? Then you should learn to deep squat! The American life is a sitting life. We devour meals sitting down. We travel to work sitting down in a car or train (unless we’re feeling chivalrous). From watching TV to working a desk job also have…
Here’s What Eating Turmeric Actually Does to Your Body
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The golden spice turmeric, native to Southeast Asia has been used for centuries for more than just cooking. Ancient medicine has lauded its beneficial effects for a long time. And now, research is verifying that this common spice can in fact help with many health conditions. The main antioxidant in…