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The Truth About Fat Burning Zones
Step on any piece of cardiovascular equipment, and once you have figured how to turn it on, you will most likely be asked to choose the type of program you want to perform. A standard choice has always been something called the "fat burning zone." You may also be presented with a colorful diagram showing you the spectrum of intensity where your specific fat burning zone is, giving you the … [Read More...]
New to Type 2 Diabetes: Finding Peace with a Diabetes Diagnosis
The number of adults in the U.S. with Type 2 diabetes is climbing steadily. Over 25 million people have diabetes, and experts believe that as many as 7 million of them don’t even know it. If you are new to the world of Type 2 diabetes, adjustment to a new diet and lifestyle may be a difficult process. Instead of giving into despair or denial, kick-start your new life with these tips. Talk to … [Read More...]
What Is Inflammation?
What is Inflammation? Inflammation is the body’s response to injury. Injury to soft tissues can arise from a number of sources. Physical traumas such as a strain, sprain or contusion are most common, whereas injuries can also occur from bacterial or viral infections, heat, or chemical injury. Trauma causes direct damage to cells in the immediate area of injury, causing bleeding. The bleeding … [Read More...]
