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Adding Sufficient Sleep to Four Healthy Habits Further Lowers CVD Risk

Getting at least seven hours of sleep a night further lowers the risk of CVD events- on top of the lowered risk from following four traditional healthy habits according to a large, population-based study in the Netherlands published in the … Continue reading

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Fat Storage & Aging

As we age we tend to move less, this results in muscle loss and a decrease in resting metabolic rate, the rate our bodies burn calories at rest. Starting from ages 25 to 30 as part of the aging process … Continue reading

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Pick Up Some Weights

Training with resistance needs to be the priority in your exercise programme especially if you want to lose fat. Muscle tissue is metabolically active. The more challenging the workout the more calories you will burn. Steer clear of activities that … Continue reading

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