Tag: diet
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How bad is all that sugar?
Sugar makes foods sweet and for many of us makes them delicious. It’s an important energy source for our bodies. It’s what we use when we’re doing vigorous activities and it’s the primary source of fuel for our brain. We need it to live. But eating too much sugar can lead to health problems over…
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What is biological age?
With every passing year (and every passing day), you get older and age. These two things are unavoidable. And while everyone gets older at the same rate, not everyone ages at the same rate. In this case, age refers to physical and mental decline. This is commonly referred to as biological age. But what is…
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Five Common Health Myths and Trends Debunked
There’s a lot of health information out there. From blogs (such as this one) to podcasts to social media. Some of it is good information and, unfortunately, some of it is not and purposely misleading. Here are five common health myths and trends debunked. Ice Baths Help Recovery After Exercise Once the exclusive arena of…
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Exercise is More than the Calories You Burn
Lots of people talk about exercise and calories in the same breath. Exercise machines flash how many calories burned. Fitness influencers focus on body fat and how one looks. One would think the only reason to exercise is to burn calories. But exercise and activity are far more than just calories. Exercise and Calories –…