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Back HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Physical activity contributes to health by reducing the heart rate, decreasing the risk for cardiovascular disease, and reducing the amount of bone loss that is associated with age and osteoporosis. Physical activity also helps the body use calories more efficiently, thereby helping in weight loss and maintenance. It can increase basal metabolic rate, reduces appetite, and helps in the reduction of body fat.Ginger Fights Ovarian Cancer
I recently quizzed you all on the behaviors that can increase or decrease your risk for ovarian cancer. Now I have another tidbit to add to the mix: ginger. This versatile spice has been found to kill ovarian cancer cells.
Lifting Tip: Don't Be Married to Your Dumbbells
Hopefully you've been adding strength training into your cardio and stretching routines. While dumbbells are great tools to use to target your muscle groups, they're not the only tools. Try to explore other options such as weight-lifting machines at the gym, medicine balls or kettlebells, inexpensive resistance bands, different sized exercise balls, and you can also do exercises that require no equipment at all.
ICYMI: 4 Healthy Choices to Aid Your Fight Against Disease
We all know that living a healthy lifestyle full of regular exercise and well-balanced, well-portioned meals is key to fighting chronic diseases. Yet for some reason, we want the benefits of our healthy choices quantified. We want inspiring statistics.
Doxycycline (By mouth)
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Ribavirin (By mouth)
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Road Trippin' Blues: Car Sickness
If your July entails squeezing in one last road trip, you might want to read up on motion sickness. It is actually quite common; about one third of the population experiences symptoms in relatively mild circumstances, like being on a boat in calm water. In fact, the word nausea means seasick in Greek.
Estradiol (Absorbed through the skin)
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Weekend Workout: 3 Moves For Your Quads
If you run, bike, ski, or swim, strengthening your quads is a great way to prevent injuries. It'll also make you stronger, which translates to the ability to move faster for longer periods. Here are three multitasking moves that will not only target your thighs, but will also strengthen your upper body as well.
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