Jan 18

Should You Eat Before or After a Workout?

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Hope you’re hungry because the answer is both   A well-planned workout begins and ends the same way: with eating the right foods. How you fuel and refuel before and after exercise helps determine the actual fitness-building benefit of the session. That’s true whether you’re lifting weights, running miles or swimming laps, too. So how can you maximize the effort that goes into spilling every drop of sweat? Let’s find out with sports dietitian Kate Patton, MEd, RD, CCSD, LD.   How food fuels exercise One question comes up repeatedly when it comes to food and workouts: Is it better to eat before or after a training session? That’s a tough one to answer, and here’s why: They’re both important, says Patton. Munching before exercising provides your body with the energy it needs to power through the session. Chowing down afterward helps with recovery. Not just any old fuel will do, though. It’s important to put the right stuff in your tummy tank. Foods rich in carbohydrates and protein provide the nutritional building blocks your hard-working body needs. “Carbs supply the energy to carry you through your workout,” says Patton. “Protein provides amino acids that your body uses to repair […]
Jan 18

The Top 5 Things You Need To Drop To Remain Happy!

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Everyone wants to remain happy in their life but not always they get what they want. so its time for you to stop looking here and there and take a peek into yourself to know what are some of the things you can let go of, in order to stay happy. No idea what they are? We’ll list you 5 things here without which you are going to be better off. • Toxic friends – your surroundings greatly influence your happiness and the anchors that are actually putting you down could be people in disguise as friends. Its time you cut on those toxic friends and find positive friends who will lift and inspire you at every step in your life. • Attachment to results – don’t you do everything for the expectation of results? Yes but that makes you vulnerable. So whatever you do in your life, do it irrespective of the results that you want. so let go of the attachments and you will be better off and enjoy your progress. • The constant chase for money – everyone is running after money and it indeed is important to lead a life. But make sure you only get […]
Jan 18

21 Health Benefits Of Napping

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Naps have a poor reputation, mainly when they occur at work. However, evidence indicates that this way of thinking is entirely outdated, and there are several benefits of power naps and their health benefits. Extra sleep can help you remember things better and minimize stress. There’s also the whole “naps feel good” thing. So here’s the scientific evidence you need to feel entirely at ease spending some extra time with your pillow today.   1. Right now, you’re probably sleep-deprived According to the National Sleep Foundation, you can obtain seven to nine hours of sleep each night. If you’re like most people, you’ll fall short of that goal: According to a survey published in 2015 by sleep tracking software Sleep Cycle, South Africans get just over six hours of sleep each night on average, the world’s lowest average sleep time. “If getting enough sleep isn’t possible, napping is the next best thing,” says Dr. Abid Malik, medical director of Orlando Health-South Seminole Hospital’s Sleep Disorder Centre.   2. You will become a genius as a result of it A group of German neuropsychologists discovered that napping after learning anything improves your recollection of that material five times compared to being […]
Jan 18

5 Simple Tips for Fitness Success

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Congratulations on taking a forward step to get in shape and feel great. Many people are guilty of wishing they could get a sculpted body from eating junk food and watching TV all day. But that is just not going to happen. Even though getting in shape sounds like a long, time-wasting process, the effort put towards being in shape has many positive effects. If you want to start your journey to having a better body to feel great, here are some tips:   1. Exercise Daily Exercise daily for at least an hour. You do not have to kill yourself from running, jogging, etc., but you should have some sort of moderate physical activity in your everyday life. If you’re looking to shed a few pounds fast, do a higher-level intensity workout. For example, go on a walk at a brisk pace for an hour. Or, you can jog and set certain intervals to sprint during that hour. Make sure you’re not in severe pain during your workout. Just a warning, your muscles will ache after a high intensity workout. It may be irritating, but that means your body is changing for the better. Be sure to stay hydrated, […]
Jan 18

9 Elder Care and Safety Tips to Keep Your Loved Ones Safe

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As our loved ones age, it becomes increasingly important to take steps to ensure their safety. Whether they are living at home or in a care facility, there are certain things you can do to help keep them safe and healthy. This blog post will discuss nine elder care and safety tips you can use to protect your loved ones.   1 – Review their medications regularly and make sure they are taking them as prescribed As our loved ones age, it is essential to monitor their medication use closely. Make sure you know what medications they are taking and why, and review the dosage and frequency with their doctor on a regular basis. Also, be sure to ask about any potential side effects or interactions with other medications or supplements that your loved one is taking. It is also essential to ensure that your loved one is taking their medications as prescribed. Missing doses can be dangerous, so be sure to keep track of when they take their pills and help them remember if necessary. If you suspect that your loved one is not taking their medication as prescribed, talk to their doctor right away.   2 – Help […]
Jan 18

Quit smoking, increase fibre intake and more: 6 tips for a healthy heart

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Instead of making huge changes, you will be able to improve your heart’s health by making some small changes. Once you have successfully adopted those changes, you won’t find it hard to stick to them A healthy heart is integral to a healthy life. Moderate exercise-like activities such as walking at a moderate or brisk pace, yoga, tennis, basketball, bicycling, dancing, and recreational swimming are beneficial for our heart’s health. Vigorous physical activity helps to reduce the risk of heart failure, but even a high amount of exercise may prove to be harmful. Heart is the pump that provides oxygen and nutrients to the tissues in your body, so taking care of it is essential. But not only exercise, other lifestyle changes are also important. Making heart-smart choices at home, grocery, and at your favourite restaurant helps in reducing the risk of getting heart disease. Instead of making huge changes, you will be able to improve your heart’s health by making some small changes. Once you have successfully adopted those changes, you won’t find it hard to stick to them. Here are some of the changes that you should make for a healthier heart: Don’t take juices and processed fruit […]
Jan 17

Seven tips to help encourage your child to exercise

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Exercising is good for anyone of any age, but it can be crucial in adolescents. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), less than one-quarter of children 6 to 17 years of age participate in the recommended 60 minutes of physical activity every day. Regular physical activity can help children and adolescents improve cardiorespiratory fitness, build strong bones and muscles, control weight, reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression, and reduce the risk of developing other health conditions. One way parents/guardians can help encourage their child to be physically active and to develop healthy living habits is by exercising with their child. National Exercise with Your Child Week takes place Aug. 7 to 13. This week is dedicated to helping encourage parents and guardians to empower their children to be physically active every day. Staying active together and being a role model for a healthy life can help children build confidence while teaching them the importance of physical activity. “Exercising with your child regularly can teach them how fun and exciting physical activity can be,” said John Nielsen, MD, Aspirus Family Physician at the Aspirus Merrill Clinic. “Lifestyle habits that are learned in childhood are much more likely to stay […]
Jan 17

Maintaining a Healthy Lifestyle

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Physical fitness is not the sole basis of being healthy; being healthy means being mentally and emotionally fit. Being healthy should be part of your overall lifestyle. Living a healthy lifestyle can help prevent chronic diseases and long-term illnesses. Feeling good about yourself and taking care of your health are important for your self-esteem and self-image. Maintain a healthy lifestyle by doing what is right for your body. If you want to be a well-rounded, healthy individual, here are a couple of staying healthy tips that may help you do just that: Maintain a regular exercise routine No, you do not have to force yourself into intense workouts at the gym but you need to keep as active as possible. You can stick to easy floor exercises, swimming, walking, or simply keep yourself moving by doing some household chores. Do what your body allows you to do. What is important is that you continue exercising. Give at least twenty to thirty minutes a day to exercise at least three to five times a week. Have a routine; see to it that you have enough physical activity each day. Be conscious in your diet No, you do not have to force […]
Jan 17

Healthy Ways of Getting Protein

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Ever since the health industry has been booming, we have all been subjected to ridiculous marketing schemes. We won’t deny that there are some good protein-rich products out there, there are still many which provide you protein at a price. With that being said, you would obviously want to get a healthier way of introducing protein in your body sans the side effects. So without further ado, here’s how you get it: 1. Meat: Second to protein supplements, meat is the most popular source of protein among gym-goers and fitness enthusiasts, and we aren’t surprised why. As long as you make sure that the meat is washed properly and cooked to near-perfection, you would be getting the benefit of both protein and a tasty meal. It’s always better when it’s healthy and tastes good. 2. Spinach: Getting towards the bitter side of things, we have spinach, something which our parents have tried level best to make us eat, but we wouldn’t anyway. However, since you are an adult now, it’s important that you should be looking beyond taste as long as the food that you eat is excellent in nutrition. Spinach is, of course, among those foods, being not only […]
Jan 17

Part I: Superfoods You Need to Try

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One of the main components of healthy living is eating right. Good food should satisfy an appetite, provide ample energy and lots of additional nutrients and minerals that have both short and long-term benefits to your health. There are many ways to get healthier foods into our diet, and one of the most effective ways is to eat more superfoods. Superfoods are foods that are teeming with nutritional goodness. They are often more obscure than common foods found in the fridge or pantry, but the continued growth of healthy eating has seen their availability increase in recent times. A common misconception is that they must be extra expensive when compared to standard foods, which is simply untrue. These foods are all natural and provide our bodies with everything they could hope for. They can be prepared in a hundred different ways from tasty smoothies to hearty meals. Have a look at some of the most impressive superfoods out there that you should definitely be introducing to your diet. Chia Seeds Seeds are often great superfoods thanks to their small size but massive nutritional content, and chia seeds are no different. These small seeds can be combined with your favorite smoothies […]
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