Category: Health
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Yoga Improves Cardiovascular Health by Reducing Risks, Reveals a Study
According to the findings of a study in the European Journal of Preventative Cardiology, yoga can help in reducing the risks associated with cardiovascular disease just as other conventional physical activity such as brisk walking or biking might. Senior author, Professor Myriam Hunink, based on the study’s findings, concludes, “Although the evidence of yoga’s beneficial…
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Exercise cures depression because of PGC-1a1 protein, a study reveals
Exercise has been long known to have beneficial qualities especially pertaining to those who are diagnosed with depression. Researchers from the Karolinska Institutet, in completing the study, concluded, “It’s possible that this work opens up a new pharmacological principle in the treatment of depression, where attempts could be made to influence skeletal muscle function instead…
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Understanding the Paleo Diet
Writtenby Paleo Forever Like so many trendy topics, the Paleo Diet has been largely misunderstood by many since it took off a few years ago. So if you’re looking to lose weight, gain strength or just get into better shape, you may have looked into the Paleo Diet but been confused by some of the controversy…
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3 Myths Associated with Sodium Consumption
With almost 77.9 million adults in the United States dealing with high blood pressure and excess sodium intake being the leading cause of death among American women, there are bound to be a number do’s and don’ts when it comes to the consumption of salt. That said, here are 3 myths associated with sodium consumption:…
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A Bottle of Wine a Day isn’t Unhealthy, Reveals Controversial Study
A number of studies have shown that drinking a glass of wine a day seems to be good rather than detrimental to one’s health. However, recent research conducted by alcohol expert, Dr. Kari Poikolainen, who believes that an entire bottle is not unhealthy either, reveals, “Protection from [coronary heart disease] by alcohol seems to…