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When most people step onto the scale, their first reactions are to cringe. While your weight may say a good bit about your overall health, health experts are now saying that where you’re your body fat lies may be more important than…

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According to Dr. Mirkin, vigorous exercise can help to prevent and to treat diabetes. The vast majority is caused by an inability to respond to insulin, a hormone that breaks down sugar.  Because a diabetic’s body does not respond to insulin, blood sugar…

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If you’re thinking about changing your lifestyle, what are you waiting for? A recent study finds that people in their 70’s who are active have a much better chance of living longer.

According to Maggie Vink of Thatsfit, “In…

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This post is written by Dr. Gabe Mirkin, M.D. and used with permission.  Dr. Mirkin is board certified in Sports Medicine and has practiced for over 40 years. He has completed more than 40 marathons and was a talk show…

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Want to lead an emotionally and physically healthier lifestyle? MSNBC published a worldwide survey of over 20,000 men in various countries on topics such as fitness, work, vacations, diet, sex lives, and health. Using surveys and statistics from sources…

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People drink diet soda to eliminate high levels of sugar and cut back on calories. Don’t be fooled by the word diet on the can. Researchers recently found evidence that diet soda may be more harmful than you think. They found…

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With chronic disease such as high blood pressure, diabetes and obesity on the rise, so are many guys’ concerns about living a longer, happier life.  There are certain things you can do every day to live a longer, healthier, more fulfilling life.…

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Since the epidemic began in the early 1980’s, many advances in HIV treatment stopped this virus from being an automatic death sentence. People with HIV/AIDS are now living much longer, well into middle age. But now that they have their futures back, there…

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“How to lose 10 pounds in just 7 days!” “Your personal guide to losing your holiday weight.” “The all-new breakthrough diet that requires no exercise and let’s you eat what you want!” It’s about that time of the year where headlines similar…

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How effective is skipping meals when it comes to your health? We all skip meals sometimes for one reason or another, particularly when we are busy. Some people skip too many meals in order to lose weight. A study published in the…

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Last month, The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and the American Medical Association (AMA) launched the Exercise is Medicine program as a…

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Fat is one of the major macronutrients that makes up the foods you eat and should never be left out of any type of diet plan. You likely already know that there are a few different types of fat around and some…

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It probably sounds strange to even suggest that an economic crisis could be beneficial to a society, but The New York Times recently reported just that.  According to new research, Cuba’s economic crisis in the 1990s caused a decrease in the prevalence…

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While we all know that exercise is great for you, and a key component to the treatment of type 2 “adult onset” diabetes. However, a beakthrough was recently discovered: a Canadian study found that EITHER aerobic exercise OR resistance training…

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Recently, a team of researchers at the University of Ottawa discovered a mutation in the AMPK gene, a gene that controls energy.  The discovery shows promise, as it may have significant implications for those with diabetes and even performance enhancement for athletes.

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