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Tag Archives: Study
Leafy Greens and Heart Disease
A new study out of Harvard University shows that diets high in the mineral magnesium seem to reduce the incidence of sudden cardiac failure – at least in women. So where do you get magnesium in your diet? Greens. Continue reading
Posted in Diet Tips, Health, In The News, Nutrition, Scientific Studies
Tagged Cardiac Arrest, Chlorophyll, Diet, Green Smoothies, Harvard, Heart Disease, Heart Health, Illness, Leafy Greens, Magnesium, Minerals, Nutrition, Salads, Studies, Study, Women
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Physical Activity and Brain Health
In my own experience, I am far more intelligent when I’m running than I am while sitting at my desk and trying to work. This has lead me to carry a digital voice recorder with me while I run, so that I can get a good chunk of my thought intensive work done on the run Continue reading
Posted in In The News, Scientific Studies, Tips & Tricks
Tagged Alzheimers, Cognitive Decline, Exercise, Intelligence, Mental Illness, Movement, Physical, Study, Walking
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The end of exercise?
I read a very promising and yet at the same time, a very troubling study today. A team of researchers at the University of Boulder have been experimenting with stem cells and wound healing. By injecting stem cells into the injured area, they were able to speed up the healing process and foster tissue regeneration. What they discovered next is where I get concerned. Continue reading
Posted in Health, In The News, Scientific Studies
Tagged Exercise, Future, Mice, Study, Training
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Ginger for post race recovery
According to this new study, it seems that eating (or putting in smoothies) ginger post workout or post race can significantly reduce muscle pain. Continue reading
Posted in Diet Tips, Nutrition, Plant Powered Athletes, Running Tips, Tips & Tricks, Training
Tagged Ginger, Lactic Acid, Post-Exercise, Post-race, Recovery, Running, Soreness, Study, Tips
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Milk… It does the body good?
Whether you drink green or black tea, you’d better drink both of them black. A new study published in Nutrition Research demonstrates that adding milk to a cup of tea decreases the health benefits of the tea. Continue reading
Posted in In The News, Scientific Studies
Tagged Antioxidants, Dairy, Diet Tips, Green Tea, Study
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Another reason to avoid packaged food and drinks
It has been discovered recently that the organic acids in many fruits can leach a toxic metal known as antimony out of plastic packaging… Continue reading
Posted in In The News, Scientific Studies
Tagged Foods To Avoid, Packaged Foods, Processed Foods, Study, Toxins
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