Walk or Run?

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A new study concluded that walking equaled running for heart health as long as the same distance was covered.  It was not how long you run or walk but how far. The study included data from more than 33,000 runners and almost 16,000 walkers aged 18 to 80 with the bulk in their 40’s and [...]

Understanding Metabolism

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People often ask, “What is metabolism?”, or “What is BMR? Your metabolic rate is simply the number of calories you burn in a given period of time. This is what most people generally refer to as metabolism.  A calorie is just a simple measure of heat energy and the number of calories you burn in [...]

Latest Recommendations for Calcium and Vitamin D Supplementation

Many people take calcium and vitamin D supplements hoping that it will help them keep strong bones but it is still unclear if they really help.  According to the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force healthy older women shouldn’t bother with low-dose dietary supplements because there is no evidence of it preventing broken bones, however, it [...]

Rules For Body Transformation Success

“A clear vision, backed by definite plans, gives you a tremendous feeling of confidence and personal power.” — Brian Tracy, Author There are several critical factors needed to be successful in the quest to have your ideal body. Excess fat will not just disappear without some work on your part. In fact, a real transformation [...]

80 Percent of Heart Disease is Preventable

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On January 31, 2013, United Press International (UPI) ran a story titled 80 Percent of Heart Disease is Preventable.  This is the reality according to Mayo Clinic cardiologists, Dr.’s Martha Grogan, Virend Somers and Randal Thomas. Heart disease is still the #1 killer of both men and women in the United States.  Many of the [...]