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Most of us eat more when we exercise, and though it may be just a few extra bites a day, the result is weight gain.   People hoping to lose weight with exercise often wind up being their own worst enemies, according to the latest, large-scale study of workouts, weight loss and their frustrating interaction. […]

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Researchers at York University’s Faculty of Health say those who have a history of an eating disorder, obsessive-compulsive traits, dieting, poor body image and a drive for thinness are more likely to develop a pathological obsession with healthy eating or consuming only healthy food, known as orthorexia nervosa (ON). Although eating healthy is an important […]

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The talk test is one of the easiest ways to monitor your exercise intensity. You don’t need any equipment, like a heart rate monitor. All you really need is the ability to talk and breathe. Whether you can do both at the same time is where your intensity comes in. The idea behind the talk […]

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In an interesting decision on May 25th, the World Health Organization (WHO) is officially recognizing gaming addiction as an illness. So what is a gaming disorder? According to WHO, it is: “A pattern of persistent or recurrent gaming behavior (‘digital gaming’ or ‘video-gaming’), which may be online (i.e., over the internet) or offline, manifested by: […]

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Coconut water has seen an explosive rise in popularity over the last several years. Coconut, in general, has become a trending food item, from cooking with coconut oil to munching on baked coconut “chips,” to guzzling coconut water, the fruit itself has been in high demand because of its potential health benefits. Let’s look at […]

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You can spot freezer burn the minute you see it—it’s that mound of ice crystals that have seemingly fused onto your frozen blueberries and strawberries in the Ziploc bag, or on the top layer of your beloved, unfinished pint of ice cream, or to the corner of that piece of steak you’ve been saving. This […]

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The carbohydrate has had a bit of a hard time recently. Carbs make us fat, sugar is evil, and we should all switch to a high-fat diet or we will get diabetes. While that may sound extreme it certainly isn’t a rare opinion. We, humans, love to see things in black and white and nowhere […]

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Different body types are best suited to different training and nutrition methods. Read on to find out where you fall… Whether you want to lose weight, tone up, or build lean muscle, knowing and understanding your body type can really help you to reach your health and fitness goals. By determining your body type, you […]

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Regular physical activity in childhood and adolescence is important for motor development and overall health and fitness. Additionally, solid physical activity behaviors in the early years can help to set a foundation for life-long exercise adherence and an appreciation for physical activity. Unfortunately, most kids are not getting enough exercise. In 2016, only 21.6% of […]

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