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The Importance of Potassium

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“Thousands of years ago, when humans roamed the earth gathering and hunting, potassium was abundant in the diet, while sodium was scarce” read on… Potassium is necessary for the normal functioning of all cells. It regulates the heartbeat, ensures proper function of the muscles and nerves, and is vital for synthesizing protein and metabolizing carbohydrates. …

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Doctors Gave Him Two Years to Live. Now, He’s Set to Run a Marathon

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Michigan resident Carlos Orosco is 41 years old, and it’s an age that sticks in his head. That’s because a couple years ago, his doctor said he’d be dead by now. Although he’d been heavy his whole life, Orosco started to gain significant weight in his 30s, thanks to a largely sedentary lifestyle, plenty of …

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Why Sitting too Much is Bad for your Health

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Sitting for too long may have huge implications in your well-being from varicose veins to heart disease and cancer. Read on… 1/14 It Hurts Your Heart Scientists first noticed something was up in a study that compared two similar groups: transit drivers, who sit most of the day, and conductors or guards, who don’t. Though …

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Vegan over Viagra-How James Cameron ate his way to a better Sex Life

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James Cameron made a titanic-sized claim that eating a vegan diet has had some unexpected below-the-belt benefits. Namely, he says, he has better erections thanks to his plant-heavy diet, which has everyone wondering: Can this be true? Cameron thinks it is, and so much so that he has executive produced a new documentary called “The …

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9 Simple Swaps to Upgrade your Breakfast

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Are you in a breakfast rut? If you’re tired of eating the same cold cereal, oatmeal or toast every morning, then it’s time to get a little adventurous. Banish breakfast boredom by upgrading your morning meal with these nine delicious and simple swaps. 1 If You Like Scrambled Eggs… Try Egg Waffles One day, Lindsay Livingston, …

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How this Couple used Running to lose a combined 143 Pounds (65 Kg)

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Name: Eric and Leah Evans Age: 34 Married: 16 years Hometown: Ovid, Michigan Total Weight Loss: 143 Pounds (Eric 78, Leah 65) Time Running: 1 year We needed to lose weight. I (Eric) was 303 pounds (137.4 Kg). I drive semi and freight trucks regionally, and when I was at my annual physical exam to …

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12 Powerhouse Vegetables you should be Eating

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1/14 Cream of the Crop If you regularly load up your grocery cart with a variety of veggies, you could be well on your way to a healthier and longer life. But which ones should you reach for? Recent research has shown that dozens of vegetables pack a particularly big nutritional punch. Sneaking them into …

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Over 40? These Problems can sneak up on You

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1/16 Outsmart Your Age More than 9 in 10 older adults have some type of chronic disease, and almost 8 in 10 have more than one. So chances are, you’ll have one sooner or later. But there are things you can do to live a healthier life. 2/16 High Blood Pressure As you age, your blood …

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14 Best Foods to Keep in your Fridge

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1/16 Plan Ahead You’re hungry and staring into your fridge, but is there anything healthy in there? Stock up on a few key staples to make sure there’s something good waiting for you. 2/16 Turkey It’s low in fat and sodium, and high in protein. And versatile, too: Wrap some turkey breast in a whole-wheat …

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