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Category: Fitness Tips

Longevity Tips From Around the World

Longevity Tips From Around the World

What are the secrets to longevity? Why not ask citizens from parts of the world that maintain good health to a ripe old age? Here are some longevity tips from parts of the world where there are lots of centarians.

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A Novel Way Exercise Affects Fat Cells

A Novel Way Exercise Affects Fat Cells

You already know resistance exercise affects muscle cells, causing them to hypertrophy and become larger, and exercise in general helps with loss of body fat. Here’s a novel idea – can exercise actually affect the genes that control the growth of fat cells? Researchers at the Lund University think so. Here’s why.

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Do Omega-3 Fatty Acids Increase Muscle Strength?

Do Omega-3 Fatty Acids Increase Muscle Strength?

Omega-3 fatty acids in fish oil has anti-inflammatory properties that may offer protection against some diseases including heart disease. Now there’s evidence that omega-3 fatty acids may help you get more benefits out of a strength-training program. Here’s why.

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Why Deadlifts are Good for You

Why Deadlifts are Good for You

Are you shying away from deadlifts because you believe they’re bad for your back? If so, you’re missing out on one of the most effective exercises for building lower body, back and core strength and stability. Find out more about deadlifts, whether they’re safe for your back and the potential benefits they offer.

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Menopause and Belly Fat: Why Your Waistline Is Expanding and What You Can Do About It

Menopause and Belly Fat: Why Your Waistline Is Expanding and What You Can Do About It

Around the time of menopause or just after, many women see their waistline increase in size. This comes as a surprise to women who are watching what they eat and working out almost every day. Even women who are relatively lean after menopause often wage a battle with belly fat and frequently notice a redistribution of body fat from their buttocks and thighs to their tummy and waistline. Why is an expanding waistline and belly fat such a problem after menopause and what can you do to control tummy fat after menopause?

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