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vitamin D deficiency

Can Exercise Boost Vitamin D Status?

Vitamin D deficiency is fairly common. One of the risk factors for being vitamin D deficient is obesity. Now, new research suggests that exercise may help overweight and obese people improve their vitamin D status. Here’s why.

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Do Fat Cells Get “Fitter” Through Exercise?

Do Fat Cells Get “Fitter” Through Exercise?

Your muscles use fat as their primary fuel source during low to moderate intensity exercise. That’s the “fat burning” effect of exercise. Fat cells also have other functions that impact your risk for obesity and other health problems. Some research shows regular exercise helps fat cells function more effectively to release stored fat. Find out how fat cells are impacted by physical activity.

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