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11/20/2020
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By Virgilio Marin
Working out before eating breakfast helps burn more fat and keeps your blood sugar in check, reveals study
While it’s well-known that exercise is important to maintain good health, specifics like the best time to work out remain nebulous and confusing. Now, a team led by British researchers suggests that one optimal time to work out is before eating breakfast. In their study, which was published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, the researchers report […]
10/17/2020
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By Virgilio Marin
Shedding the pounds and KEEPING the weight off helps improve cardiometabolic factors, say researchers
It’s no secret that shedding a healthy number of pounds is good for you. Keeping the weight off, however, is equally important to sustain the health benefits of weight loss, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association. Researchers from Tufts University and the University of Connecticut found that cardiometabolic improvements as a result of weight loss […]
09/25/2020
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By Virgilio Marin
5 Low-impact exercises to help ease knee pain
Whether it’s a sharp, stabbing pain or a dull sensation in the joint, knee pain can put a strain to your favorite activities. It’s a common complaint that affects men and women, and both younger and older adults. In fact, the Cleveland Clinic estimates that 18 million people see a doctor for knee pain each […]
09/17/2020
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By Virgilio Marin
Take a break if you’re tired: Excessive exercise may tire your mind and body, reveals study
Too much exercise can make your brain tired too, suggests a study published in the journal Current Biology. French researchers found a form of mental fatigue among athletes subjected to a heavy training load. The athletes acted impulsively, having sought immediate rewards instead of bigger ones that take longer to achieve. This form of mental fatigue affected a region […]
09/15/2020
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By Virgilio Marin
Pine bark supplements fight the harmful effects of oxidative stress after exercise: Research
Pine bark supplements help protect the body from the effects of oxidative stress after exercise, according to a study published in the Journal of Dietary Supplements. Researchers from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette said that taking pine bark supplements led to lower levels of malonaldehyde (MDA), a toxic compound that serves as a biomarker for oxidative stress. […]
09/07/2020
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By Virgilio Marin
Alleviate chronic joint pain with just a few minutes of walking, experts claim
Simple exercises can help ease chronic joint pain, experts said. Joint pain happens occasionally such as when you suffered an injury. It typically goes away on its own after a couple of days. In other cases, however, joint pain can recur for prolonged periods of time, resulting in discomfort that could even affect your body’s performance throughout […]
08/19/2020
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By Virgilio Marin
Study: The health of your gut microbiome influences muscle strength
The gut microbiome affects muscle strength, found a study published in the journal Experimental Gerontology. Researchers from Tufts University said that the gut microbiome — the community of microorganisms living in the digestive tract — helps increase or decrease muscle strength depending on the amount of certain bacteria. The findings of the study benefit not only […]
08/19/2020
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By Virgilio Marin
Suffering from post-gym muscle pain? The solution probably isn’t a protein shake, suggest scientists
A study published in the Journal of Human Kinetics compared three different types of post-workout drinks and found that none is more effective than the other at enhancing muscle recovery. The three drinks in question are whey-protein shake, milk-based protein shake and carbohydrate drink. Researchers at the University of Lincoln said that proteins and carbohydrates are important for repairing muscle […]
08/19/2020
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By Virgilio Marin
Supplementation with modified quercetin promotes muscle growth in young athletes
A recent study published in the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition found that a modified form of quercetin can increase muscle growth in young athletes. Quercetin is an antioxidant linked to many health benefits, including reducing the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Previous research hinted at the potential of this antioxidant in boosting muscle mass; […]
08/07/2020
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By Virgilio Marin
Post-workout nutrition: Here’s what you should eat after exercising
What you eat after working out is as important as the actual training. When you exercise, your body uses stored glucose called glycogen, which depletes energy. Your muscles also tear especially if you’re doing resistance or strength training. As a result, you get exhausted and sore. But by eating the right foods, you can recover and […]
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