Contemporary life is so full of various disparate problems and stressors that sometimes, the biggest problem is figuring out where and how to start addressing them all, while keeping in mind that the longer one delays, the bigger the problems may become. However, there are some problems that are tied together such that they...
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People tend to assume that complex problems must have complex—and expensive—solutions. However, it often happens that simple solutions are more effective, or are necessary in order for more complicated measures to work properly. Such is the case with the linked problems of aging and excess body weight. People who wish to look younger and...
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The popular imagination tends to link weight gain to aging, or, conversely, weight loss to youthfulness. A slim, slight build on a female body is referred to as “girlish.” A curvier form, on the other hand, is called “womanly.” (Unfortunately, “womanly” is also sometimes interpreted as a lame euphemism for “fat.”) In some cases,...
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Getting Ripped 6 Pack Abs by Training Smarter, Not Harder Yes, “smarter, not harder” is a bit of a cliché now, but the truth is it works—as long as you’re actually working smarter, and not just wasting money on the latest gizmo that tells you you’re working smarter. If you want 6 pack abs,...
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The question of health care has been extremely important in debates and disputes concerning the current global economic crisis. Arguments over the socio-political dimensions of health care have been loudest in the United States, but are also prevalent in other places where government responses to the crisis have involved harsh austerity measures. With national...
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I’ve been active all my life. Starting with Little League sports as a child, I was fortunate enough to have strong role models and a love of moving that helped me achieve an active lifestyle and a healthy body. Looking back on the last 35 to 40 years of my life, I realize that...
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Looking and feeling younger usually starts with weight loss. Most people are carrying extra unhealthy weight that causes feelings of exhaustion and achiness. Losing just ten percent of your body weight (if you are overweight) can help you feel younger and more energetic, and can reduce your chances of developing arthritis, Type 2 diabetes,...
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Millions of people all over the world suffer from extra weight. There are a variety of reasons that people have trouble losing weight and maintaining a healthy weight, but the problems caused by excess pounds are more than just a matter of looks. Extra weight can hasten the appearance of signs of aging. The...
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