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Boost Metabolism and Prevent Middle-Age Weight Gain
Feb 28, 2018

You diet more than ever, but don't weigh less. Exercise regularly, but still feel flabby.

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Short Stretches of Exercise May Have Anti-Inflammatory Effect
Jan 18, 2017

Just 20 minutes of moderate exercise may dampen inflammation in the body, researchers say.

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Is Your Metabolism Really the Master of Your Weight? Expert Tips to Get Your System Running Smoothly
Dec 27, 2016

All day your metabolism churns away, converting food to fuel throughout your body so everything—from your circulatory system to yo

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Are you relying on over-the-counter painkillers to keep you running?
Nov 3, 2016

You finish a hard workout, have a shower, then peer in the medicine cabinet to consider your options: Ibuprofen? Aspirin? Paracetemol?

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New study shows cycling really is better than running
Oct 1, 2016

Research at the Appalachian State University (ASU) in North Caroline, USA has found that after comparably intense workout periods, long-... Human Performance Laboratory, Research

Metabolomics in Nutrition & Exercise Science: An Interview with Dr. David Nieman
Mar 3, 2016

David is a professor in the College of Health Sciences at Appalachian State University and director of the Human Performance Laboratory at the... Human Performance Laboratory, Research

You Asked: How Can I Avoid Getting Sick?
Feb 3, 2016

You already know the basics of dodging sickness: get a good night’s sleep and wash your hands thoroughly and often.

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