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Moderate, vigorous exercise can reduce mortality risk
It’s no secret that physical inactivity (PI) is an inherent risk factor to mortality — the state...
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The overhead squat: a whole-body challenge
With the New Year upon us, many people make resolutions to get themselves back into shape. Unfortunately,...
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New physical activity guidelines set by Health and Human Services
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently updated the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans (PAG),...
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Toning the backside with the reverse plank
It’s rare that one exercise – the Reverse Plank – can impact so many muscle groups –...
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Mediterranean Diet Reduces a Woman’s Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
According to the Heart.org, “adherence to the Mediterranean diet (MED) is associated with a 25% reduction in...
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Vitamin D can improve quality of sleep
The National Sleep Foundation suggests that adequate sleep amounts to seven to eight hours per day, which...
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Building Rock Hard Thighs
Building strong thighs is a key to reducing the incidence of lower extremity injuries – when performed...
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You’re As Strong As Your Immune System’s Ability to Defend Against Pathogens
The human immune system – our best defense against pathogens – is tasked at birth to meet...
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The Alphabet Exercises
Working the posterior shoulder, upper back, and arms is as easy as using the alphabet – I,...
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Higher fitness levels in older adults can help reduce risk of glaucoma
It’s estimated by 2020 that 80 million additional people will be diagnosed with glaucoma — an acquired...
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Handgrip Strength May Predict Future Mortality Risk
According to Health.Harvard.com, “for most men, grip strength begins to decline around age 55. The change may...
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Omega-3s could have protective effects on football players
Research points to the fact that American football has the highest incidence of concussions, an injury that...
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American Eating, Food Preparation & Lifestyle Habits
A report, Americans’ Eating Patterns and Time Spent on Food: The 2014 Eating & Health Module Data,...
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Using Plant Nutrients to Lower LDL-C Bad Cholesterol
Plants possess their own eco-system, which rely on cholesterol-like compounds known as phytosterols (PSS) – sterols (PSter)...
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Mackie and April’s City Park Workouts!
Mackie and April spend a chilly morning at City Park’s Peristyle to show you some terrific exercises...
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Moderate Beer Consumption May Have Health Benefits
According to the World Health Organization Global Status Report on Alcohol and Health, beer ranks as one...
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Exercises to Reduce Risk to Ankle Sprains
According to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS), “an ankle sprain occurs when the strong ligaments...
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Daily protein essential for active older women
Last week, I reported on the positive effect which a 35-gram daily intake of a whey protein...
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Working the Posterior Upper Torso
Last week I demonstrated two low risk, floor-based exercises to effectively strengthen the chest muscles – Pec...
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Building lean muscle in older females helps to offset strength loss
With aging, especially in females after menopause — average age of 51 — there is an associated...
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Developing a Strong Chest
The pectoralis muscles connect the front walls of the chest with the bones of the upper arm...
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Calorie Restriction and Fasting Are Not the Same
Many people assume that the terms “calorie restriction” and “fasting” are interchangeable. According to the National Institute...
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Mackie’s Plank Circuit for Developing a Strong Back and Oblique Muscles
Our daily lives provide significantly more activities that require the use of muscle in the front of...
