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15 weight loss secrets!

15 weight loss secrets!

by Dr Anuradha Prasanna

Tue, Jun 29, 2010

Overweight has been the root cause of many health problems like non insulin dependent diabetes, high blood pressure, heart diseases and so on. In addition, it can be the cause of lack of self confidence due to aesthetic reasons. Not only that, it can result in inactivity or reduced activity which results in further weight gain and thus manifesting a vicious cycle. Some tips inside...

Running can increase the risk of heart disease?

Running can increase the risk of heart disease?

by Dr Kristie

Tue, Jun 22, 2010

Most men who run do it because they enjoy the sport, but some also “pound the pavement” to reduce their risk of heart disease. Long distance runners and male marathon runners may want to rethink how long and hard they run. A surprising new study shows that men who run marathons may actually be at a higher risk for heart disease. Read more...

What to drink after exercise?

What to drink after exercise?

by Dr Kristie

Sun, Jun 13, 2010

In a study published Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise, researchers gave young women either fat-free white milk or a sugar sweetened energy drink after completing a resistance training workout that involved upper and lower body pushing and pulling exercises. It was anticipated that the women would gain weight due to an increase in lean body mass from the resistance training. But...