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Category: Fitness Tips
Glycotoxins from grilling

Cooking Up Chronic Disease: The Hidden Danger in Delicious Foods

Beware of the delicious dangers lurking in your favorite foods! This article unveils the hidden risks of glycotoxins, harmful compounds formed during high-heat cooking methods like grilling, frying, and roasting. While our bodies naturally produce some, excessive consumption from processed and overcooked food can increase inflammation, oxidative stress, and chronic disease risk. Learn how to identify these culprits, the health concerns they pose, and simple strategies to reduce your intake. From using gentler cooking methods to incorporating more antioxidant-rich fruits and vegetables, empower yourself to cook and eat deliciously, without sacrificing your health.

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March 10, 2024
Parkinson’s Disease

Can Vigorous Exercise Slow or Reverse Parkinson’s Disease?

This article explores the potential of vigorous exercise to slow and even reverse Parkinson’s disease progression. A pilot study showed promising results, with high-intensity workouts leading to increased dopamine production and potentially reversing neurodegeneration in the brain. This research suggests that exercise, alongside medication and therapy, could become a crucial part of Parkinson’s treatment, offering patients hope for regaining lost mobility and independence.

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March 10, 2024
Cathe Friedrich doing lunges with weight plates

Four of the Safest Lunges for Arthritic Knees

  If you live with osteoarthritis of the knee, you know that certain exercises can trigger joint discomfort. High-impact activities like running that pound the joints are challenging when the cartilage in your knees is wearing thin. The goal should be to stay active but be smart about how you do it. It’s a matter

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March 3, 2024
Calorie Cutting

7 No-Sacrifice Tricks for Cutting Calories from Your Favorite Meals

Cut calories without cutting flavor from your favorite comforting meals with these clever no-sacrifice ingredient swaps. Simple tricks like using Greek yogurt or cauliflower rice let you slash calories while preserving the delicious tastes you crave. Learn seven easy food hacks for enjoying healthier versions of classic dishes without feeling deprived.

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March 3, 2024
Reducing salt can lower your blood pressure

Making This Change Could Lower Blood Pressure in 75% of People

New research shows reducing salt by just one teaspoon daily can significantly lower blood pressure, even for those on meds. This simple change could be a game-changer for heart health, impacting millions with high blood pressure. Goodbye, processed foods, hello, fresh flavors & spices! ️ Learn how small tweaks can make a significant difference for your heart health.

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March 3, 2024
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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March 2, 2024