7 Reasons Why You NEED TO SWEAT More Often

The proof is in the smiles after the sweat!  Believe it!  Exercise puts you in a better mood. But before you think that tiny dumb bells or casual walks can give you happiness, be aware that you have to SWEAT with heavier weight training or anaerobic exertion to get the real benefit.  Your endorphin level is…

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Stress Management Techniques, Healthy Coping Strategies, Breathing Exercise

Recognize and counter signs of stress. Your body sends signals that it’s stressed, including difficulty concentrating, headaches, cold hands, tight muscles, a nervous stomach, clenched teeth, feeling on edge, fidgety, irritable or withdrawn. Knowing how your body communicates can help you deal with stressful moments. Learn to not only recognize but also to name these feelings,…

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Ask Dr. Nandi: Is diet soda bad for you? Know the health risks

Coke is essentially carbonated water sweetened with high-fructose corn syrup. Caramel color, phosphoric acid, natural flavors and caffeine are also added. A 12-ounce can of Coke contains: ​Calories:​​ 140 ​​Total fat:​​ 0 g ​​Cholesterol:​​ 0 mg ​​Sodium:​​ 45 mg, 2% Daily Value (DV) ​​Total carbohydrates:​​ 39 g, 13% DV ​​Dietary fiber:​​ 0 g ​Sugar:​ 39 g, 78% DV ​Protein:​​…

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Mexico’s deadly Coca-Cola addiction | Unreported World

It might be hard to imagine that sipping on a soda could have any effect on your heart, but listen to this: According to a May 2015 study published in ​Nutrients​, just one can of the fizzy stuff per day (regular or diet) is linked to a higher risk for metabolic syndrome, which is a contributor…

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