Lifting Weights is Key Factor in Overall Health

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One of the key components of getting physically fit is to implement a program of lifting weights, no matter what your age. Research has shown that those people who have some kind of weightlifting program have better overall health and experience fewer health problems than people who don’t lift any weights. Don’t let the thought…
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Watch Your Blood Sugar Levels

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With the near epidemic levels of type 2 diabetes now, it is vital that you keep track of your blood sugar levels.  If you blood sugar level is in the prediabetic or diabetic range, you need to make some changes ASAP! Healthy blood sugar levels are below 100 mg/dl when fasting and up to 140…
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Amazing Health Benefits of Melatonin

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The more research that is done on the hormone melatonin, the more surprising benefits are discovered.  Most people have only heard of this hormone as a sleep aid, but as more scientific discoveries come out, there will be more and more people taking a melatonin supplement. Melatonin is produced by the tiny pineal gland that is…
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Paleo Diet vs. Vegan Diet

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Are you familiar with the two most popular diets around?  Both the Paleo diet and the vegan diet have a large following and both sides claim their diet is the best diet for health and weight loss.  Research has shown that there are several positives to both diets but there are also some potential risks….
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Vegan Diet Changing to More Fat and Protein

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The vegan diet has been around for a long time and it continues to gain new supporters, many who are against eating any animal products.  The number of people who consider themselves vegan is about 2 percent of the population of the U.S., while 5 percent consider themselves vegetarians. There are many well-known vegans including…
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