Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. Put simply, it occurs when the major blood vessels that supply your heart with blood become damaged or diseased. Heart disease is typically due to a gradual buildup of plaque inside these blood vessels. This buildup can restrict adequate blood flow and in …
The Truth About 11 Popular Diets
Last month’s article focused on what makes a successful diet by looking at a few of the most favored ways to lose weight and improve health. This month will expand on 11 of today’s most commonly advertised diet plans. We’re often fascinated by new diets promising fast weight loss with no downsides. Unknowing followers quickly …
Fitness and Forgiveness
Like most other men, this month marked my first time tuning in to OWN, the Oprah Winfrey Network. I have nothing against the channel – it just typically gets trumped by sports, news, or movie channels when I have the remote. But this month marked a watershed for anyone who is remotely interested in cycling. …
Killing Ourselves…The Dangers of Obesity and Sedentary Lifestyles
It’s 2013, and although we’re not teleporting from one place to another, there have definitely been huge advances in technology and comfort. We now have the ability to track our steps, calories and heart rate on our watch. We can wirelessly upload this data to our online account and keep track of fitness trends over …
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The Secret Recipe for a Successful Diet
As 2012 came to a close, so did the tallying of votes for the year’s best-ranked diets. Considering that two thirds of Americans today follow some type of diet plan, the results of the U.S. News rankings are of interest to many people. Successful diets and nutrition practices contribute to many lifestyle aspects, and they …