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Why Maintaining Muscle Mass Is Important

Muscle aging may start at a relatively young age. By the time you’re in your 30s, age-related muscle loss may already have begun if you’ve neglected to take proactive steps to prevent it. Your muscles help keep your metabolic system … Continue reading

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More Reasons To Attend The Gym

According to a BBC report the number of people with obesity in the UK has more than trebled in the last 25 years. Doctors now say that the condition is reaching ‘epidemic’ proportions. Some experts believe obesity is responsible for … Continue reading

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10 Lies and Misconceptions Spread By Mainstream Nutrition

Many mainstream nutritionists are guilty of spreading dietary myths and misconceptions that lead to poor health outcomes. Here are 10 of the most widespread lies that have been refuted by science. The National Academies’ Institute of Medicine recommends adults to … Continue reading

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“BIG SUGAR” SWEET, WHITE & DEADLY

For 40 years, the priority of the sugar industry has been to cast doubt on studies suggesting sugar can make you ill and obese. Meanwhile, according to some estimates the US health system spends about $150 billion a year on … Continue reading

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Corporate Wellness Packages Available

Corporate Wellness Packages Available At least 18 million sick days a year can be attributed to obesity – National Audit Office. Benefits of Workplace Wellness Programmes Companies with workplace wellness programmes are improving employee health, decreasing absenteeism and saving money. … Continue reading

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Lifestyle ‘Behind 40% of Cancers’

Cancer Research UK Press Release

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Fat Tax

Denmark is the first country to impose a fat tax. Britain is thinking of following suit. If saturated animal fat from organic/free range sources were to get a fat tax then this would be a massive blow for health conscious … Continue reading

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