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Category: Fitness Tips

Vitamin d and calcium: Are They Important for Fat Loss?

Calcium and Vitamin D: Are They Important for Fat Loss?

Most of the supplements you see advertised for weight loss have no benefits, and at worse, they may be dangerous. On the other hand, certain dietary components do seem to have an impact on fat loss. An example? Vitamin D and calcium. Find out what recent research shows about how they influence fat loss.

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How the Way You Chew Impacts Your Weight

How the Way You Chew Impacts Your Weight

How do you chew your food? It matters when it comes to controlling your weight. Find out what research shows about your chewing style and how it affects how much you eat and how quickly you get full. Find out more about the science of chewing and satiety.

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Can Resistance Training Make You Less Anxious?

Can Resistance Training Make You Less Anxious?

If you’re feeling a little anxious, make a stop at the gym or work out to a strength training DVD at home for some resistance training. New research shows it helps to reduce stress and anxiety, and it does it without medications. Is strength training a natural anxiety reliever?

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Can Exercise Protect You From the Flu?

Can Exercise Protect You From the Flu?

Can exercise help you avoid the flu? Find out what research shows about exercise and how it affects immunity and your ability to fight off colds and flu. You’ll also discover ways to enhance your body’s ability to fight off flu and upper respiratory infections when you work out.

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Ten Fascinating Health Benefits of Oranges

Ten Fascinating Health Benefits of Oranges

The orange is one of the most popular fruits in the world, and most people love the refreshing taste of its sweet juice. In addition to being an excellent source of vitamin C, it turns out that oranges also contain many other important nutrients that are capable of improving your health. Read on to discover ten fascinating reasons why you should be regularly snacking on oranges.

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How birth weight affects your risk for obesity

How Birth Weight Affects Your Risk for Obesity

Genetics are one factor that impact a person’s risk for obesity, but genetics can be modified by environment – but it’s important to start early. Recent research shows the roots of obesity may extend all the way back to in utero and that factors like birth weight have a major influence. Find out how birth weight influences later risk for obesity and other “early” factors that affect the risk.

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