Building functional, real-world strength—and even some muscle—doesn’t require a gym membership. You don’t even need weights. If you want to make everyday activities, from carrying groceries to walking upstairs, easier, look no further…
Here are five functional strength exercises you can do anywhere:
… Read MoreKeeping your kidneys working at their best should be a top priority. But even if you’re paying attention you can still end up with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Just taking care of your kidneys isn’t enough to prevent it…
The two main causes are high blood pressure and diabetes. In fact, one in three adults with diabetes—and 20% with high blood pressure—have CKD.… Read More
Recently we told you that too much exercise can cause tissue scarring in the heart. It can also lead to an increase in plaque buildup.1 Both will put your heart in serious danger…
But new research shows that it’s even worse than we thought.
… Read MoreMost exercise puts your bones under direct stress… But research shows this same stress may help prevent the bone loss that comes with osteoporosis.
Scottish researchers studied the bone mineral density (BMD) of 4,320 postmenopausal women.
Exercise didn’t damage their bones. It didn’t even lead to weaker bones. Exercising actually helped these women build bone density. This is one of the most direct ways to help prevent bone loss.… Read More
It’s no secret that being overweight or obese puts you at a greater risk for certain types of cancer.
And if you’re a woman with a high body mass index (BMI), your risk for one deadly cancer jumps. Your BMI uses your height and weight to determine a relative health risk for obesity and other related diseases.
… Read MoreHow much exercising do you actually have to do to reduce your risk of stroke?
That depends on your gender.
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