Get regular physical activity, and you can reduce your risk of becoming obese, developing diabetes, suffering from cardiovascular disease, dodge particular cancers, and more. But how does exercise work its physiological magic?... Read More
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Exercise and Alcohol
Excessive drinking is associated with one in 10 deaths among working-age adults aged 20 to 64. ... Read More
Pedometers Boost Step Count
People wearing a pedometer walked an average of 318 more steps daily than those without a tracker.... Read More
Fine-tuning Your Protein Intake
Protein may lower your blood pressure. One systematic review of 40 clinical trials discovered that higher protein consumption appeared to be associated with lower blood pressure. More specifically, systolic (the top number of a reading) decreased by an average of 1.76 mm Hg and diastolic blood pressure (the bottom number) by 1.15 mm Hg.... Read More
Walking and Health
Regular physical activity is one of the most important acts we can do to improve or maintain good health. Movement is associated with lower risks of several cancers, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and more.... Read More
The Optimal Exercise Volume
Now that we have established that some physical activity is good for your heart, is more always better? Does chronic excessive endurance activity negatively impact your heart health or longevity?... Read More