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Physical activity of moderate intensity and risk of type 2 diabetes: a systematic review
at bay. This study synthesized evidence from previously published studies that focused on the association between regular exercise and the likelihood of acquiring type 2 diabetes. A total of 10 studies involving 9,367 persons with type 2 diabetes and...
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Beat the Odds of Getting Alzheimer's
By the age of 85, nearly half of all Americans have developed Alzheimer's, says Neal Barnard, MD. This progressive disease of the brain steals memories and breaks the connections to the important people in our lives. Dr. Barnard understands the...
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The Engine 2 Diet: The Texas Firefighter's 28-Day Save-Your-Life Plan that Lowers Cholesterol and Burns Away the Pounds
on menu choices that will allow you to eat out, wherever and whenever you want Rip's simple, firefighter-inspired exercise program that will boost your metabolismand melt your fat away. Medically approved, easy-to-follow, and amazingly effective, this...
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Blood-Sugar Simplified
While the biological mechanisms of blood-sugar control are indeed complicated, the basics are quite simple: blood-sugar is an equilibrium between supply and consumption. Sugar, specifically glucose, is biology's primary fuel. The drawing above...
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Can Weight Loss Increase Heart Attack Risk?
When we decide to "get healthy," losing weight is usually at the top of our "to do" list. And while exercise definitely helps, our eating habits usually need an overhaul if we plan to shed pounds. So the search is on for the "right" weight-loss plan....
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Crunching the Science on Juicing
Juicing fruits and vegetables was once considered the healthiest of the health trends. Many of us have invested in a juicer, and if we haven't, we probably know friends, family members, or coworkers who have. Those "into" juicing talk about all the...
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Plant-Based Nutrition for Kids
Adopting a plant-based diet for your family can be one of the best decisions that you can make for your child's health and wellbeing. The time and effort you invest in educating, planning and providing nutritious foods for your children will help...
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Mike Tops Out at 571 lbs Before Changes
Around Spring Break of 2012, I was invited by some friends of mine to go to an Engine 2 Potluck. I hadn't realized how much weight I had gained, and when my I started to try on some clothes, I realized I was unable to fit into my 5X jersey from my...
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NEWSTART Lifestyle Program
Center of Health and Education. This program focuses on a plant-based diet with an emphasis on whole foods. A healthy exercise routine and physical activity are an important part of the balanced program. The medically-supervised program...
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Eden Valley Institute
personalized treatment plan upon careful evaluation on their first day. By following the NEWSTART principles of nutrition, exercise, water, sunlight, temperance, air, rest, and trust in divine power, patients will see an improvement in their health...
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Do You Have the 4 Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors?
Researchers looked at the effect of four healthy lifestyle characteristics on 13 cardiovascular biomarkers including blood pressure, cholesterol, triglycerides, and fasting insulin. They found that the more of the healthy lifestyle characteristics a...
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How to Get a Good Night's Sleep
Dr. Joel Fuhrman's article, New Information to Sleep on , reminds us that "in order to work optimally in our daily activities...sleep is a crucial component of excellent health." Rarely do we ever get a solid night's sleep - we toss and turn worrying...
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The association between physical activity and renal cancer: systematic review and meta-analysis
Engaging in physical activity regularly may help knock down renal (kidney) cancer risk in men and women. This study investigated the effect of physical activity on renal (kidney) cancer risk. Researchers complied data and evidence culled from 19...
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The preventive effect of sustained physical activity on incident nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
Sustained level of physical activity may help to reduce an individual's risk of having non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). This study examined whether an association exists between the frequency of physical activity and the likelihood of...
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Early life physical activity and cognition at old age
Adopting a physically active lifestyle as an adolescent and young adult can slow down cognitive impairment in the elderly, especially in men. This study comprehensively analyzed if engaging in physical activity earlier in life can have a significant...
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Physical activity and risk of cognitive decline: a meta-analysis of prospective studies
data obtained from over 33,000 men and women who participated in 15 studies. Researchers discovered that participants who exercised regularly were less likely to suffer from cognitive decline. "The present results suggest a significant and consistent...
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Replacement of leisure-time sedentary behavior with various physical activities and the risk of dementia incidence and mortality: A prospective cohort study
the 6,904 participants who had dementia died from the disease. Researchers noticed that individuals regularly involved in exercises, such as swimming, cycling, bowling, and aerobics, had lower risk of developing and dying from dementia than their...
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Association of Physical Activity Level With Risk of Dementia in a Nationwide Cohort in Korea
Adhering to a physically active lifestyle may hinder the onset of dementia in older adults. This study examined the risk of dementia among 62,286 Korean elderly men and men based on the level of physical activity. Researchers reviewed data from Korean...
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Physical activity and erectile dysfunction: meta-analysis of population-based studies.
Engaging in intense physical activity regularly may confer men with significant protection against erectile dysfunction This study determined the role physical activity plays in the prevention of erectile dysfunction. Researchers compiled data drawn...
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Can Type 2 Diabetes be Prevented?
The number of people with diabetes has doubled in just ten years. It's predicted that by 2050, one in three people in the U.S. will have diabetes. This serious degenerative disease is the leading cause of adult-onset blindness, kidney failure, and...
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