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As if the bone-building, heart-strengthening, and hill-powering effects of pumping iron weren’t enough to make you cross-train. Older adults who lift weights are about 25 percent less likely to develop colon cancer than those who don’t pump iron, a new study published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercisefinds. These new findings join previous research …
Research shows that not only can weightlifting improve your body composition and give you a toned appearance, it can also improve your overall health and make you a happier person. Weightlifting can help you burn fat, reduce your risk of diabetes, prevent back pain and even help you fight depression. Read on to find out …
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Try “breakfast for dinner” — scrambled or fried eggs on whole grain toast with avocado or veggies. Photo Credit Dominique Felicity Chapman Overview Fats and carbohydrates have been demonized. But protein? Protein is nutrition’s darling, always wearing a health halo. It’s often associated with everything from satiety to weight loss to muscle gains. But could …