Vitamin D plays a critical role in nearly every system of the body, including immune function, cell growth, the central nervous system and the inflammatory response. Adequate levels are essential for proper bone health, and numerous studies suggest that higher levels of vitamin D may protect against cancers of the breast, colon and prostate, as well as heart attacks.
It could be overtraining that’s causing your fatigue, but there’s another possibility. You may be iron deficient. Iron deficiency anemia is not uncommon in athletes and people who work out regularly, especially young women.
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Breaking News Everyone! I’m excited to share with you my new workouts I have planned for 2013. Even more exciting is that we will be filming 8 new workouts that will be released on 7 individual DVDs.
Don’t you hate it when you watch a skinny person eat whatever they want and not gain a pound? But if you really watch them eat, you will see that they have mastered controlling their portion sizes.
The month of February is dedicated to raising heart disease awareness. The number one killer of Americans each year is heart disease. Death by heart attack his highly preventable but most people do not know that they are at risk. One very small and simple step that every person can take is to know their numbers.
We all have them from time to time – those insatiable food cravings for specific foods. You could crave something salty, sweet, or fatty. Or you could crave one specific food like chocolate. Assuming that they are not brought on by emotions, cravings could be trying to tell you that you have a nutritional deficiency. Here are some of the most common cravings and what to eat to satisfy them.
When stuck in a weight gridlock, the issue may not be how much you’re eating or working out, but about what whttps://cathe.com/before-you-start-that-diet-6-tips/orks best for your body. Unraveling this mystery starts with a strategic eating plan.
Not all foods suppress your appetite equally. Certain foods have a higher satiety index, a scale based on research carried out at the University of Sidney. Find out how to choose foods that are not only good for you but also keep you full longer.
If everyone in your family is overweight or obese, are you destined to suffer the same fate because of genetics? Maybe not. New research shows that staying active can override the effects of genes that make it harder to lose weight. Find out more about obesity genes and exercise.
You already know that prolonged sitting is bad for your health, but it may affect your “bottom line” as well. New research shows that sitting in a chair too long may increase the amount of fat you store in your buttocks regardless of the squats you do at the gym. Find out more.
After a workout, it’s important to take the proper steps to recover. Need some guidance? Here are four steps you shouldn’t neglect to recover effectively from exercise.
