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The Truth About Losing Belly Fat
Central adiposity, more commonly known as belly fat, can have serious health consequences. Generally speaking, waist measurements of greater than 40 inches in men and 35 inches in women are known as abdominal obesity. By shrinking your waistline, you will not only...
3 Ways Strength Training Can Help Lower Your Blood Pressure
One of the first things your doctor checks during regular check-ups is your blood pressure. Have you ever considered why? Blood pressure is exactly what it sounds like – the pressure of your blood pushing against your arteries. Having high blood pressure can...
The Importance of Staying Hydrated
Your body is constantly using and losing water. Your skin evaporates sweat, every breath contains water vapor, and your entire digestive system relies on fluids to help it work correctly. If you are using more water for basic bodily functions than what you are...
How to Boost Your Immune System During Pregnancy
Congratulations, you’re pregnant! While it’s the most exciting 9 months of your life, growing a baby puts a lot of strain on your body and immune system. There are several ways you can safely boost your immune system naturally. Exercise for Baby (and You!) Just...
How Eating the Right Foods Can Help Your Arthritis
Arthritis. The word alone elicits pictures of swollen joints and older people suffering from the disease. Arthritis is really an all-encompassing word for joint pain, tenderness and swelling or joint disease. While it’s more prevalent in older adults, arthritis can...
Benefits of Strength Training Before and After Surgery
Over 50 million Americans undergo surgery each year, and about 1.1 million of those surgeries involve having a hip or knee replacement. While the thought of going through joint replacement surgery can be scary, there are some things you can do to prepare yourself...