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Vitamin E and Selenium Ineffective at Preventing Cataracts

February 20, 2020
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The development of cataracts is a common eye problem that can occur with age. Taking steps towards preventing cataracts is wise, and those steps can include seeing an eye doctor regularly for checkups, eating right, leading a healthy and active lifestyle, and taking supplements that can help fill in nutritional gaps. But, can selenium and […]

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Convenient Weight Management Tools

August 23, 2017
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With so many fad diets out there and all of those weight management tools and products to choose from, it can be difficult to find the ones that will actually work for you. Rather than wasting your time experimenting, check out the convenient weight management tools below that actually work.

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ShareFit is Now Offering Free Exercise Programs Created for Beginners

September 24, 2016
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Getting into an effective exercise routine can be difficult for beginners who may not even know where to start. Thankfully, ShareFit is here to help you navigate the exercise routines that will help you get fit in no time. Because the brand is now offering free exercise programs that have been created specifically for beginners, […]

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Diet and Exercise Tips Inspired by Olympic Sprinter Usain Bolt

August 30, 2016
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There are so many amazing athletes at this year’s summer Olympics in Rio, such as sprinter Usain Bolt, who is the world’s fastest man. He shared some of his diet and exercise tips so that you, too, can become a more fit and energized individual. So if you want to increase your strength, speed, and […]

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Why Fish Oil Supplements May Not Be All That Good for Lowering Cholesterol

November 20, 2015
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Fish oil supplements have become quite popular over the past decade as they contain omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3 is exceptionally beneficial for people suffering from heart disease. They contain DHA and EPA which are known to prevent high blood pressure, high triglycerides levels, plaque, heart attack, and sudden heart failure. You can get your daily […]

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The Dangers of Taking St. John’s Wort Supplements

September 25, 2015
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St. John’s Wort is an herb usually used for making medicines. Its supplements are used to fight against depression, loss of appetite, anxiety and other symptoms associated with depression. According to researchers, people who are consuming supplements for St. John’s are putting themselves at risk. It is not an unknown fact that taking supplements can […]

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Top 10 Reasons to Stop Drinking Soda

July 20, 2015
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Soda might be your guilty pleasure and your food doesn’t wash down without the sweet fizz and the energizing jolt, but stop at every sip to recognize the havoc it’s causing inside your body. Laden with calories and high fructose corn syrup, soda might be the worst thing you are putting inside your body and […]

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How to Promote Mental Wellness

February 1, 2015
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It’s sad to hear how many people suffer from mental health disorders, and the numbers keep on growing. Though you might think that you are free and clear from such conditions, the quest to promote better mental wellness is important for all of us. You may fear that medication is the only way to go […]

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The Link Between Vitamin D Deficiency and Depression

December 21, 2014
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If you feel like you are somehow lacking something and you’re just not yourself, then you may want to consider the link between vitamin D deficiency and depression. It may not just be your imagination, and you may want to investigate a bit further. Some investigate further through blood work, and they are often shocked […]

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The Many Benefits of Plant-Based Omega-3 Fatty Acids

December 6, 2014
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There is no doubt that you will find few, if any, nutrients that are as healthy and nutritious as omega-3 fatty acids. This is why nutritionists and general doctors recommend people consume as much omega-3 fatty acid as possible. Generally, fish and other creatures of the sea are known to provide the optimal quantity of […]

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