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10/09/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Why you really need to exercise if you don’t want to develop diabetes

If you really do not want to suffer from diabetes, get up and get moving. A study published in the Journals of Gerontology revealed that just two weeks of being inactive can negatively affect blood sugar levels and insulin sensitivity, highlighting the importance of exercise in preventing Type 2 diabetes. Researchers from McMaster University in […]

08/09/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Health experts: You can skip taking 10,000 steps; a brisk 10-minute walk is just as good for improving your health

If the thought of having to walk 10,000 steps daily seems daunting, you can rest easy because 1,000 steps per day will do. Going on a brisk 10-minute walk every day, which is equivalent to about 1,000 steps, can help lower the risk of an early death by at least 15 percent, according to new guidance from Public […]

11/15/2017 / By Zoey Sky

Inactivity doubles your risk of blood clots: New study says sitting around, like when watching TV, raises risk even in those who exercise

Aside from making you unproductive, it looks like being a couch potato can also increase your risk of getting a deadly blood clot. While this is a risk TV junkies willingly take by being inactive for long periods, even people who regularly exercise can get blood clots while watching television. According to a study, people […]

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