Health and Fitness Archives - TheHealthFinders.com https://thehealthfinders.com/category/health-and-fitness/ Health, fitness, diet and exercise! Thu, 03 Nov 2022 18:43:13 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wnj1a2.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/THFfav-150x150.png Health and Fitness Archives - TheHealthFinders.com https://thehealthfinders.com/category/health-and-fitness/ 32 32 The Benefits of Weight Training for Middle Aged Women https://thehealthfinders.com/the-benefits-of-weight-training-for-middle-aged-women/ Mon, 17 Oct 2022 18:38:41 +0000 https://thehealthfinders.com/?p=809 As we age, it becomes more and more important to maintain a healthy lifestyle. One way to do this is through weight training. Many people think that weight training is only for young athletes or bodybuilders, but this is not the case. Weight training provides many benefits for middle aged women, including increased bone density, […]

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]]> Ways to Stay Healthy and Fit. https://thehealthfinders.com/ways-to-stay-healthy-and-fit/ Thu, 29 Sep 2022 17:43:11 +0000 https://thehealthfinders.com/?p=795 A healthy lifestyle can improve practically every element of our existence. Eating lean, healthy dishes with lots of fruits and vegetables is one way to stay fit. There are other ways as well. To become healthy, live long, and avoid the modern scourge of obesity and other chronic diseases. We may all benefit from investing […]

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]]> What does it mean to be “healthy?” https://thehealthfinders.com/what-does-it-mean-to-be-healthy/ Thu, 29 Sep 2022 17:40:10 +0000 https://thehealthfinders.com/?p=792 Health is the level of functional, metabolic, or structural efficiency of a living organism. In humans, it is the ability to carry out daily activities without undue fatigue or illness. It is much more than the absence of disease or disability. Health can be defined as a combination of physical, mental, spiritual, and social well-being. […]

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]]> Why is Keeping Fit Important. https://thehealthfinders.com/why-is-keeping-fit-important/ Thu, 29 Sep 2022 17:37:47 +0000 https://thehealthfinders.com/?p=789 Exercise is important for several reasons. One reason is that it helps to keep the body energized, which in turn stimulates mental health. Exercise releases endorphins, also known as “feel-good” hormones. These hormones produce an effect similar to how you might feel after a hug from your dog or cat; this feeling could be interpreted […]

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]]> Tips to consider for Healthy dieting. https://thehealthfinders.com/tips-to-consider-for-healthy-dieting/ Thu, 29 Sep 2022 17:34:55 +0000 https://thehealthfinders.com/?p=786 Eating a healthy diet does not entail enforcing strict restrictions or depriving yourself of the types of food you enjoy. It’s primarily about feeling better, having more energy, striving to improve your well-being, and improving your mood. By following these simple guidelines, you can cut through the uncertainty and create a delicious, varied, and nutritious […]

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]]> MSG Won’t Hurt You | The Myth of Chinese-Restaurant Syndrome (part 3) https://thehealthfinders.com/msg-wont-hurt-you-the-myth-of-chinese-restaurant-syndrome-part-3/ Mon, 19 Sep 2022 14:00:00 +0000 https://thehealthfinders.com/?p=715 By the 80’s, MSG was caught in a vicious cycle of confirmation bias and irresponsible reporting, perpetuated by the medical and media communities. Chinese restaurants were empty, food manufacturers were hurting, and lawsuits were being filed.

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]]> MSG Won’t Hurt You | The Myth of Chinese-Restaurant Syndrome (part 2) https://thehealthfinders.com/msg-wont-hurt-you-the-myth-of-chinese-restaurant-syndrome-part-2/ Fri, 16 Sep 2022 14:00:00 +0000 https://thehealthfinders.com/?p=712 Part Two: “It was just a joke!” Today, I’d like to dive into the rich backstory of MSG and shed necessary light on how this savory compound acquired such an unsavory reputation. What follows is a true story – of how a series of pranks between doctors, an unscientific and sensational mass media, and longstanding […]

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]]> MSG Won’t Hurt You | The Myth of Chinese-Restaurant Syndrome (part 1) https://thehealthfinders.com/msg-wont-hurt-you-the-myth-of-chinese-restaurant-syndrome-part-1/ Thu, 15 Sep 2022 14:04:51 +0000 https://thehealthfinders.com/?p=705 Part One: “Mono-who-dium What-amate?” Why does aged cheese taste like a different food altogether, compared to the processed stuff? Why does the restaurant down the block taste so much better than the one across the street? What makes Doritos so addictive, you just can’t stop going back for another? Three letters. One magical ingredient: MSG MSG, or monosodium glutamate, […]

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]]> Foggy, Hungry, Angry | The Consequences of Dehydration https://thehealthfinders.com/foggy-hungry-angry-the-consequences-of-dehydration/ Thu, 15 Sep 2022 14:02:56 +0000 https://thehealthfinders.com/?p=702 If you’re thirsty, you’re already dehydrated.   Water is absolutely essential. The right amount keeps the body running; the wrong amount can kill us. It plays a critical role in every step of every process necessary to live – digesting our food, flushing out toxins, regulating temperature, and maintaining brain function. The ratio of water […]

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]]> THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF NATURE WALKS https://thehealthfinders.com/the-health-benefits-of-nature-walks/ Thu, 15 Sep 2022 13:58:32 +0000 https://thehealthfinders.com/?p=698 Like all other animals, humans gravitate towards the things, places, and features that resemble those present when we evolved. As such, we have this innate tendency to seek out natural spaces. Our bodies sense that we have a past there, and strongly prefer it to any other setting. Evidence for this phenomenon comes in the […]

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