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What exercise is most effective to boost your metabolism?
An increase in physical activity will increase your BMR. The main objective is to exercise at a rate where your heart rate increases when it comes to cardiovascular exercise. Resistance training (or weight bearing exercise) is the most effective way to increase...
True or False: Your gut bacteria can affect anxiety levels
True: Researchers have found that the subjects who took the prebiotics had lower levels of cortisol — a stress hormone which has been linked with anxiety and depression — in their saliva when they woke up in the morning. Read full article here
6 Reasons Why You’re Exhausted All the Time
Have you ever woken up more tired than you were when you went to bed? Exhaustion is plaguing our nation, and many of us have no clue why. In our culture, where overworking and over-stretching oneself is lauded, it is surprising how many people complain about their...
10-Minute Workout You Can Do Every Morning (No Equipment Needed)
You’re totally missing out if you don’t work out in the morning. Morning workouts keep you energetic throughout the day and help you make better diet choices. The good thing is you don’t have to change your schedule to become a morning trainer. Simply spare 10 minutes...
Does muscle burn more calories than fat?
This question sounds like a weight-loss myth, but it is, in fact, true. Muscle is designed for movement, so it burns energy at a higher rate than fat, which is used to store or conserve energy. John M. Kennedy, MD, director of preventative cardiology and wellness at...
8 Effective Workouts That Are Gentle on Your Joints
A lot of us, especially as we age, complain about joint discomfort and pain. Let’s face it, our joints just get creakier and creakier the older we get–no amount of turmeric is going to reverse that. But, many of us cite this as a reason for not making an effort to...
Do your muscles become paralyzed during REM sleep?
Your skeletal muscles become paralyzed during a period of REM — that’s right, you can’t move at all. Scientists have found that two powerful brain chemical systems work together to cause REM sleep paralysis. This improved understanding of how muscles become paralyzed...
True or False: Some red food dye is made from insects
If you are eating a “red” food—whether it is cereal, gelatin, candy or a beverage—check the label for cochineal or carmine extract. If it is listed on your label…there are bugs in it…and you’ve likely been eating them for years. They are also found in many hair...
The Dirty Dozen Food Additives to Avoid at All Costs
When you consider the 5,000 additives actually added to food along with the additional 5,000 that leech into food from packaging, we are regularly exposed to 10,000 food additives in the US—the bulk of which have never undergone any safety testing. And, almost none...
Red Wine vs White Wine: Which Is Healthier?
Whether you prefer white or red wine is generally a matter of taste. But if you want the healthiest pick, which should you choose? Red wine has drawn lots of attention for its research-backed potential to lower the risk of heart disease and lengthen your lifespan....