Tag: fitness
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Your Weight is not a Measure of Your Health
We’re a society obsessed with weight. It’s no wonder the weight loss industry was estimated to be worth $142.6 billion in 2022. And it’s expected to more than double by 2030. This isn’t surprising when you realize most diet programs, many foods, the fitness industry and social media influencers promote weight loss to improve health.…
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What counts as exercise?
In the 80s and 90s, people were told they weren’t getting enough exercise unless they sweat it out in a gym or on the pavement. This impression still lingers today in fitness centres and on social media, and with some personal trainers. If you are doing this type of activity, great! But we now know…
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How Sitting Affects Your Brain
Sitting for long periods of time is associated with increased risk for diseases such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease and some cancers. It’s even associated with early death. Now research has started to look at the link between sitting with brain function and dementia. But when it comes to brain health, the results aren’t…
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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 –…