Tag: health
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Your Doctor Needs to Ask You About Your Exercise

When you see your doctor for a check-up, your doctor will likely ask how you’re doing, check your blood pressure and maybe your weight. If you smoke or have diabetes, your doctor may also ask about those. Rarely will a doctor ask you about your exercise. But given how physical activity is effective at preventing…
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Are microplastics bad for your health?

Plastics are beneficial to many aspects in life. From tires for vehicles to home insulation to surgical equipment. Made primarily from fossil fuels, plastics can be shaped and are made to last. This, however, can be a problem. As plastics increase so do microplastics, which are found in the food we eat, water we drink…
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How Exercise Affects Digestion

Don’t go swimming after you eat. Avoid exercising on an empty stomach. Make sure you drink lots of water. You’ve probably heard these and other statements from your parents when you were young, a friend or even your phys ed teacher. Are these just old wives’ tales or does exercise affect your digestion? What is…
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Common Questions About Exercise Answered

Whether you’re starting out on your exercise journey or a seasoned athlete, you’re bound to have questions along the way. So here are answers to some of the most common questions about exercise. If you have a question of your own, place it in the comments. I’ll either answer it right away or make it…
