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Insulin Resistance: Not Just for People with Diabetes?

What is insulin resistance? It’s when insulin is not able to lower blood glucose as it should primarily because the receptors in the muscle and fat cells for insulin are no longer sensitive to the insulin. This can lead to … Continue reading

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“The quality of a person’s life is in direct proportion to their commitment to excellence, regardless of their chosen field of endeavor.” Vince Lombardi

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To salt or not to salt?

Widespread media coverage of the dangers of salt and it’s toxic affect on health has it in the dog house along side smoking. Can a substance that has been liberally used for centuries as a spice and a preservative be … Continue reading

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Exercise increases immunity during cold season

The Winter season is the time of year many of us seem to be plagued with colds and flu like symptoms. A recent study suggest exercise may be an effective way to ward off our Winter troubles. A researcher from … Continue reading

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The new Viagra may be exercise !

I have heard from all my athletic peeps that exercise increases sexual prowess in male athletes. Through the years of hanging out in gyms I always thought the guys were a bunch of hot air or just trying to make … Continue reading

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Strength training and your heart

I always enjoy posting in the month of February not only because I am a romantic I also place a great emphasis on heart health.It has taken me a long time to find something that I thought was worthwhile your … Continue reading

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Exercise and Type 2 Diabetes: Joint Position Statement

In a position statement that recently was published in ACSM’s Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise publication, physical activity is considered a key element in the prevention and control of Type 2 Diabetes. This joint statement was approved by … Continue reading

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Walk to prevent diabetes

Adding steps to our day may not only prevent middle age weight gain it helps to prevent or delay diabetes. A study recently reported by Terry Dwyer,AO , MD, MPH of Murdoch Children’s Research institute in Melbourne,Australia stated that Australians … Continue reading

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Add more steps to prevent diabetes

Adding steps to our day may not only prevent middle age weight gain it helps to prevent or delay diabetes. A study recently reported by Terry Dwyer,AO , MD, MPH of Murdoch Children’s Research institute in Melbourne,Australia stated that Australians … Continue reading

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