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02 Mar 2020

Source: unsplash.com (free to use and share)   Inflammation is basically a natural response of your immune system to danger. Your body activates it to protect itself from injuries, toxins, and infections by releasing chemicals (proteins and antibodies) and increasing blood flow in the affected area. The process takes a few hours or days. This acute inflammation is, therefore, good for you.   However, in cases of chronic inflammation, this response keeps your body in a perpetual state of alertness, leaving a negative trace on your tissues and organs. Some…

09 Feb 2020

  Source: depositphotos.com (free to use and share)   Maintaining your physique is about more than appearances. It is equally a matter of health.   As a frequent traveler, you will face a lot of physical and mental stress that will affect your immune system, but using every opportunity to fortify your musculature can be challenging when you’re swept up in work or pleasure.   If you’re having a hard time scheduling your exercises during the trips, here’s how to maintain your physique and stay in shape when traveling.  …

20 Oct 2019

Source: freepik.com   It might seem like you're fighting a losing battle. No matter how much you increase your workout efforts, those few extra pounds remain stubbornly glued to your waist and thighs. Athletic zeal is certainly a good thing, but there might be more sensible ways to burn more calories during your workout.   1. Faster cardio, with more curveballs   One of the most important rules that you have to adhere to burn more calories is to prioritize intensity over effort. Making your difficulty curve steeper is all…

16 Jun 2019

Source: freepik.com   In today’s busy world, people are sacrificing a lot to accomplish everything they need to do – their social life, their health, but most of all, their sleep. In fact, about 30% of adults are getting less than seven hours of sleep a day. Since the 1980s, the percentage of adults getting less than six hours of sleep has increased by more than 30%. Another thing that has grown over time is the rate of obesity.   While these two things are not necessarily correlated, there are…

06 Aug 2018

Source: unsplash.com   Want to boost your performance in and out of the gym? Elevate your workout intensity, experience better muscle-pumps, enhance energy levels and health in general by increasing your circulation.   Your state of cardiovascular health is mainly responsible for circulatory capacity. Fortunately, it’s possible to improve heart-health through adjustments to diet and training.   Eat Super Fruits and Veggies Your diet plays a significant role in cardiovascular health. In essence, you are what you eat. The flavonoids, plant-based polyphenols, found in certain super fruits and vegetables have…

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