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Category: Fitness Tips

Cathe Friedrich on her balance discs showing examples of balance training

Why You Need Balance Training

Balance training is important at all ages, from improving speed and agility for athletes to helping kids with a game of hopscotch, but our balance begins to decline at around age 50 and continues to decline as we age.

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Kidneys and kidney disease

Get Moving to Save Your Kidneys: Exercise Protects Diabetics from Chronic Kidney Disease

New research reveals exercise can protect diabetics from developing chronic kidney disease. The 2024 study objectively measured activity levels and found getting over three hundred minutes of moderate or vigorous exercise per week lowered risk of kidney problems by 31% in diabetics. Ramping up activity in the first year also reduced risk, highlighting it’s never too late to benefit from moving more. Another reason to get moving!

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Exercise at the cellular level

6 Amazing Ways Exercise Works at the Cellular Level

This article explores the molecular and cellular mechanisms through which exercise induces adaptations like mitochondrial biogenesis, angiogenesis, and inflammation modulation, which drive performance benefits and protect against disease. Delving into signaling pathways, gene expression changes, and organelle functions, it provides insights into how physical activity acts at a foundational biomolecular level to confer systemic effects that enhance health and slow aging.

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Plantar Fasciitis

Powerful Tips for Exercising with Plantar Fasciitis

Plantar fasciitis is a common condition that causes pain in the heel and arch of the foot. Exercise can help relieve symptoms, but it’s important to choose the right types of activities and use proper form when you exercise with plantar fasciitis. Find out what you can do to exercise effectively and safely with plantar fasciitis

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Waking Up Early

Can Nature Help Curb Unhealthy Cravings?

Can nature help you curb your cravings? Exposure to natural environments has been linked to various health benefits, including reduced stress, improved mood, and now possibly even lower cravings for unhealthy foods. Find out what this new study shows and why you should add more nature to your life.

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Low-Carbohydrate Diets

Can Plant-Based, Low-Carbohydrate Diets Help You Lose Weight?

Is it time to ditch low-carb diets high in animal products and take a different approach to weight control? Research suggests plant-based, low-carb approaches win for lasting weight loss. This study shows healthy fats, lean plant proteins, and whole-food carbs (not processed ones) may be key to weight loss and weight control.

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