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Electrolytes
They say you need to drink sports drinks after a hard game in order to replenish your electrolytes, but just what are electrolytes?

Herbs New Herb section comes with table with herb, its use and claims, and possible risks associated with that particular herb.

Fructose Facts
Just a few important facts about fructose sugar and the dangers it may present to you and your family.

Best Natural Way to Lose Weight
Stay away from High Fructose Corn Syrup and sugar in general. That is the easiest most effective way to lose weight. I know for some that is like asking you to quit smoking or drinking. I know it's hard. I quit smoking a few years back so I'm familiar with addictions.

Eat your Spinach
It worked for Popeye it can make you stronger too. Spinach contains beta-ecdysterone which can increase muscle size and strength, and octacosanol, which promotes strength. Spinach also is rich in the amino acid glutamine, which raises growth-hormone levels and levels of protein-synthesis-boosting leucine in muscle tissue, decreases muscle breakdown and helps your immune system. Read more.

No Excuse on not Getting in Shape
America is getting more obese every year. Even our children are becoming dangerously obese, even though we are more self conscious over our appearance.

Calcium Supplements Increase Risk of Heart Attack
Ordinary calcium supplements taken by the elderly to strengthen bones may boost the risk of heart attacks, according to study.

Vitamin D Facts
Doctors are changing their minds about getting out in the sun. Getting sun exposure a few minutes a day at least 3 times a week can be very healthy. Vitamin D deficiency is being linked to a host of diseases that might be prevented with proper sun exposure, supplements, or fortified meals.
Superhero Workouts and Comic Book Fitness Inspirations
This is a section we dedicating to comic book superheroes. We'll look at how actors get into shape to play them on the big and little screens, and analyze how superheroes have shown it's possible to reach fitness levels of heroic proportions.

Stress and Our Health
What does stress do to our bodies, and what can you do to combat stress in your life. Read it now.

Vitamin A Facts
The lowdown on how much is too much Vitamin A and how much is needed. Should you take supplements, and more. Read more.

Obesity Factors
I probably don't have to tell you that obesity rates are way out of control in the U.S., but what are some of the factors involved? Stress, high fructose corn syrup, lack of exercise, are some of the things to look out for. Read more

Fluoride Bad For Our Health
Could fluoride in our drinking water be hurting our health? Some doctors think so.

Changes attributed to Aging
With improved healthcare and knowledge of important exercise and diets Americans are living longer these days. That is unless of course you factor in the obesity epidemic. All things considered then a person has a much greater chance of living a longer life than most of our parents and grandparents had. Today a greater percentage of Americans are 65 or older than in previous generations. We explore some the physical issues we all may face as we get older. Read more

Eat Kale for powerful antioxidant properties

Vitamin C Facts
C performs numerous physiological functions such as the synthesis of collagen, carnitine, and neurotransmitters, the synthesis and catabolism of tyrosine, and the metabolism of microsome.

Garlic For Your Health and Fitness
Garlic has been used as both food and medicine in many cultures for thousands of years, dating at least as far back as the time that the Giza pyramids were built. Garlic has been shown to have anti-bacteria effects and testosterone boosting properties. Read more

High Fructose Corn Syrup
 HFCS made it's way into our foods and drinks starting in the 1970's.  Since then obesity in America has exploded. What is this stuff and what harm can it do to you and your family? Read all about it here.


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