body types

What body type are you? Discover the 3 different body types.

Body types are much more different from body shapes.  People are born with different inherited skeletal structures and frameworks that contribute to their body types.  The concept of body types was introduced in the 1940s by   William H. Sheldon, Ph.D., MD.  Nutritionists, exercise physiologists, and doctors have used body types to determine diets, exercise routines, …

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Sources of calcium

The best food sources of calcium and how calcium can benefit your body.

Calcium is a mineral in the body that plays a great role in bone health. Our bodies need calcium to build and maintain strong bones and in fact, 99% of the body’s calcium is found in the bones and teeth.  In addition to keeping the bones healthy, calcium has a lot of other benefits for the …

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11 proven ways of how to lower heart rate.

Your heart rate means a lot as far as your health is concerned. It changes every time during exercise, sleep, stressful times, and during movement. The resting heart rate however tends to be stable, falling anywhere between 60 and 90 beats per minute. Other factors such as genetics, aging, medications, and medical conditions also influence …

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The link between depression and weight loss including weight management tips for depressed people

Depression episodes and weight changes go hand in hand and vary from one person to another. Some people gain weight during the depression while others lose weight to unhealthy levels. All this is because depression influences eating and sleep patterns. Depression and weight changes are like the egg and chicken challenge; which came first? Sometimes …

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post workout food

What you should know about Post workout and pre-workout food.

Some people think that workout ends when they leave the gym or finish their final lap on the track, but this is wrong. Choosing the right food after a workout is part of your exercise. Post-workout food can help you recover more quickly, build muscle, and get ready for your next regimen. In this article, …

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Bodybuilding myths and the truth behind them

The world of health, nutrition, and fitness (bodybuilding) is full of misinformation and falsehoods. The bad thing is that many people continue to believe this information without even questioning the source. Most of the information is just myths with no scientific backing, and this has led to failure at fitness or getting the body of …

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What is healthy fat?

What is healthy fat? Everything you need to know. (Examples included)

Many people try to banish fats from their diets for fear of weight gain and other related health risks such as cholesterol build-up. However, not all fats are bad for you. in fact, our bodies need fats to function well and of which we should be careful in their choosing.  Choosing the wrong types of fats …

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