Building muscle takes time. Here’s how long you can expect it to take, and how to speed up the process. Building muscle takes much longer than most people realize. It’s a slow — almost excruciatingly slow — process that can feel discouraging when you don’t see the muscle definition…
Nothing tastes better than Turkey with all the trimmings! But what to do with leftovers? Reheating is one option. Refrigerated leftover turkey and stuffing is only good for three or four days. And, for safety’s sake, reheat to an internal temperature of 165°F . Another option: Reinvent your Thanksgiving feast…
In this article from Sports Medicine Bulletin by the ACSM, resistance training or weightlifting is increasing in popularity and is now recognized as an important component of a general exercise program. Regular muscle-strengthening exercise is recommended for both men and women, older adults, as well as adults with chronic conditions….
According to a meta analysis[1], the following are the best ways to ensure cardiovascular health: Abbreviation note: CVD= cardiovascular disease, CHD= coronary heart disease. Replace saturated fat with polyunsaturated fat: For every 5% increase in polyunsaturated fat reduce CVD risk by 10% Reduce consumption of processed meats: For every 50…
Vegetarian meals are gaining in popularity — even among regular meat-eaters. As more and more individuals reduce their meat intake, one essential question remains: Are vegetarian and vegan diets healthy? The answer is yes. According to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, “appropriately planned vegetarian, including vegan, diets are healthful,…
It’s five o’clock and you’re driving the kids home from one of their many activities, when you hear the inevitable question, “What’s for dinner?” If this scenario sounds familiar, the solution may be no further than the slow cooker on your kitchen counter. Slow cookers cook food while you do…
Recent research published in Obesity shows what successful MyFitnessPal users know to be true: Small, simple lifestyle changes, aka micro-goals, can boost your likelihood of losing weight and keeping it off for good. “Micro-strategies are the way to go,” says Keith-Thomas Ayoob, RD. “They’re easy to do, produce small but…
Walking can definitely move the needle when you’re looking to shed pounds, but it also has lots of other benefits, like fostering creativity, promoting heart health and improving balance. Another oft-overlooked benefit: Walking regularly can help you maintain your weight, especially if you’ve recently shed some pounds. For many people, maintaining weight loss is even more challenging than…
By now most of us know sleep is an essential part of any well-rounded health routine. For many people, improving their sleep means making changes to their sleep schedule, often to help them get more sleep. But shifting your sleep schedule in either direction — earlier or later — can…
Working Out to Relieve Stress Feeling anxious? Everyone responds to stress in different ways, but we all have one thing in common: Regular exercise reduces the harmful effects of stress. Road rage, sleeping too much or too little, bingeing on TV or comfort foods, drinking more alcohol than usual, procrastinating,…
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