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How Long Does it Take to Gain Weight?
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The Dirty Facts About Eating Clean
Have you ever eaten a huge meal and wondered how fast your body would gain weight from it? You’ve probably heard the [...]
The Papworth Breathing Method
Exercise can be a common trigger for individuals with asthma. Exercise-induced asthma attacks are commonly caused due to the cooler air breathed in through the mouth contrasting with the warmer air in the lungs. Fortunately with proper treatment from your health care provider, anyone that deals with exercise-induced asthma can still enjoy and [...]
Sports Cream and Teen Athlete’s Death
It’s hard to believe a tragedy like this could happen from using an over the counter sports cream. Arielle Newman was a 17 year old cross country runner. The New York medical examiner stated that her body absorbed high levels of methyl salicylate, an anti-inflammatory found in sports creams. Although deaths from [...]
Germs in Gyms - How You Can Stay Safe
Being a member of a gym has great benefits. You have access to a variety of cardio and strength training machines. It is a nice place to get away and have your “me” time while working out, or it can serve as a place to socialize with other health conscious individuals. However, [...]
Figuring Out Your BMI
BMI stands for “Body Mass Index.” BMI is a way of measuring what a person’s weight should be according to their height. Calculating your bmi is a way of determining if you’re overweight for your height according to the bmi categories. The calculation is simple to use:
Weight x 705 / Height / [...]