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| Researchers from Tufts University found that weight training for just two months can double or even triple the leg strength of older people, thus increasing their walking speed and ability to climb stairs, as well as reducing the risk of falling. Tip Credibility: 60 (Best Tip!) |
| Staying well hydrated with water is a good way to prevent kidney stones. Water will keep your urine diluted so that chemicals and salts aren't able to crystallize and build up in the kidneys. Tip Credibility: 22 |
| Over 40 fitness is not an oxymoron. Exercise science has proven that you can become fit and healthy at any age. Numerous studies have shown that older people respond very favorably to both strength training and aerobic exercise. Tip Credibility: 21 |
| Recent research has linked vitamin D to an impressive and diverse array of potential health benefits. It has shown promise in helping to prevent certain cancers, heart disease, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, certain autoimmune diseases and obesity. Tip Credibility: 15 |
| A review of research published in The Medical Post suggests that overuse of headache medication may actually trigger the headaches they are supposed to treat. Researchers estimated medication overuse causes 30% of chronic daily headaches. Tip Credibility: 15 |
| Aerobic exercise not only reduces abdominal fat, it also reduces epicardial fat (fat surrounding the heart). Epicardial fat restricts movement of the heart and increases blood pressure. Tip Credibility: 14 |
| Every hour spent exercising vigorously adds two hours to an adult's lifespan. Tip Credibility: 14 |
| Hemp is an excellent source of protein. It contains all eight essential amino acids and is a good source of omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, B vitamins, vitamin E and iron. Hemp products include hemp cereal, hemp milk and hemp protein powder. Tip Credibility: 14 |
| Studies have found that men who gained weight (particularly around the midsection) between the ages of 25 and 40 increased their risk of prostate cancer by 200% compared to men who maintained a stable weight. Tip Credibility: 13 |
| Jicama (pronounced hick-a-ma) is a low calorie, low fat, highly nutritious root vegetable that looks like a turnip or a large radish. Jicama is very high in fiber and contains calcium, magnesium, potassium, and vitamins A and C. Tip Credibility: 13 |
| If you suffer from joint pain, consider looking in your kitchen for a solution. Research shows that six foods - berries, ginger, avocado, flaxseeds, soy and fish - help reduce inflammation that damages joints. Tip Credibility: 9 |
| 2+ is the number of daily alcoholic drinks that may increase your risk of developing pancreatic cancer, compared with zero alcohol consumption. Tip Credibility: 8 |
| A study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition shows that people who eat at least two onions each week have a lower risk of cancer. Tip Credibility: 8 |
| 48-72 is the number of hours of rest required for a muscle group to recuperate after a weight lifting session to maximize muscle recovery. Tip Credibility: 7 |
| Studies have shown that all you need to improve your mood is 10 minutes of moderate physical activity. Tip Credibility: 5 |
| If weight lifting is not part of your weight loss program, it should be. One pound of muscle burns between 35-75 calories per day simply to exist, and that doesn't include the calories muscles burn during physical activity. Tip Credibility: 4 |
| Studies have shown that you can lower your risk of type 2 diabetes by almost 20% by losing only 5% to 10% of excess body weight. Tip Credibility: 4 |
| Blueberries are nutritional powerhouses containing a good dose of vitamin C and fiber, and half a cup is only 41 calories. They are also one of the best sources of disease fighting, anti-aging antioxidants. Tip Credibility: 4 |
| One way to lose weight is to use the stairs instead of the elevator. Just adding two flights of stairs to your normal physical activity each day could lead to a weight loss of several pounds in one year. Tip Credibility: 4 |
| When it comes to beans, darker is better. Beans contain not only protein and fiber, but also antioxidants to neutralize free radicals. The darkest beans (black, red or brown) contain the most antioxidants. Tip Credibility: 4 |
| You lose approximately 80 ounces of water every day just by going about your normal routine. This does not include the water you lose through exercise. Staying hydrated is important to good health, so make sure that you drink enough water each day. Tip Credibility: 4 |
| Studies have shown that people with diabetes who consume three-eighths of a teaspoon of cinnamon each day have better blood sugar levels after about a month. Tip Credibility: 4 |
| If you're having trouble sticking with your exercise program, try working out in the morning. According to several studies, 75% of those who work out in the morning stick with their exercise program. Tip Credibility: 4 |
| According to a Scandinavian study of more than a million blood donors, giving blood was linked with a lower risk of liver, lung, colon, stomach and throat cancers in men. The more they gave, the more their risk of disease decreased. Tip Credibility: 4 |
| People who are physically active are 30-40% less likely to get colon cancer than nonactive people. Tip Credibility: 4 |
| Here are seven foods that will help keep your eyes healthy: eggs, raspberries, almonds, broccoli, salmon, spinach and yogurt. Tip Credibility: 4 |
| wow, this is seriously a wonderful collection of small insights. some information here and there seems to be marginally different than other reports of the same conditions and foods that i've come across in reading, but this is fantastic stuff. Tip Credibility: 4 |
| People who maintain their weight or have gradual muscle gain have stronger immune systems. This is just one more reason not to yo-yo diet. Tip Credibility: 3 |
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