Ritalin is a drug that is widely prescribed to children who are 'diagnosed' with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Ritalin acts in a similar way to Cocaine in that it targets the pleasure producing center of the brain - the part that makes dopamine. This is the same mechanism of Co read more »
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While not all of these smoothies are the right health food options for all people, they do provide great alternatives to carb-laden meals, fatty desserts and diets free of fruits and vegetables. Here are our picks for 100 delicious and easy-to-make smoothies. read more »
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ONE in four of us is too fat – and if the trend continues a shocking 90 per cent of today’s kids will grow up to be dangerously overweight. read more »
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Strength training has been shown to reduce body fat, increase basal metabolic rate, decrease blood pressure and the cardiovascular demands to exercise. read more »
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Even though nowadays in politics it’s hard to find role models when it comes to moral principles and virtues, we must admit women politicians are always on the covers of fashion or diet magazines. read more »
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I'm sure most of us have been a member of some type of fitness club at one time or another. Most of the ones I've been to tend to blast some type of techno dance music in order to motivate their patrons to work up a big sweat. The theory that music motivates us to exercise harder has been put to read more »
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The discovery of another way in which the body appears to control how much it eats could shed fresh light on obesity.US researchers said poor diets may trigger a signalling system which prompts the body to consume even more. read more »
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During your workouts, don't overlook the importance of proper posture. Keeping your spine aligned with your head, neck and feet means a more effective workout and a better chance of avoiding injury. read more »
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There are many strength training programs that involve calculating your 1 rep max or a % of your 1 rep max. Here is a simple calculator to provide you will all the values you might need. read more »
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At best, food can be nourishing, enlivening, balancing and can cause our bodies to respond with better health and performance. At worst—or should we say ‘at our worst’—the foods we eat can cause utter havoc, and include things like mood swings. read more »
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With new advances in health care, people are living longer and healthier lives than ever before. Here are a few sites we've put together to help you find what you need to stay happy and healthy at any age. read more »
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After the Secret Guide to Making Any Food Calorie-Free unearthed a wealth of hitherto-unknown "facts" about calories from Diet Blog's expert readers (eg. "There are no calories if you eat while walking") I thought we could do with learning how to make anything count as exercise. read more »
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Recent research found that people working out with Kettlebells instead of traditional training tend to have a stronger workout. Fitness expert Matt Johnson provides a video-based fitness routine specific for Kettlebell training. read more »
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No matter how you define your specific success when it comes to building muscle, burning fat or just getting into better shape, here's a list of 10 things that can make you into your own bodybuilding success story. These are ways to better yourself as a person, proven methods that all the pros use read more »
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Nice display of bodyweight exercises and green fitness. read more »
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