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What you need to know before starting the keto diet

What you need to know before starting the keto diet

By Mary Caldwell Troy Warren for CNT #Health If the idea of eating plenty of fats sounds like your kind of meal plan, the ketogenic diet — often shortened to keto — may be worth checking out. It’s a low-carb diet, so you’ll have to put down the potatoes and sugary foods, but it might help you lose weight. However, questions exist regarding its long-term effectiveness and safety. Here's what you need to know about the keto diet, from the basics to its pros and cons: The basics of the keto diet Low-carb diets have been popular for a while, and…
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What you need to know about intermittent fasting

What you need to know about intermittent fasting

By Mary Caldwell Troy Warren for CNT #Health Most people have had the idea of three square meals a day — plus snacks — drilled into them from a young age. But proponents of the intermittent fasting diet believe periods of fasting or near-fasting can help you lose weight and improve your health. Here’s what you need to know if you’re interested in following the intermittent fasting diet. Basics of intermittent fasting There are a few variations of the intermittent fasting diet, but one of the most popular is called the 5:2 diet. It calls for consuming very few calories on…
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7 myths that might keep you from finding happiness

7 myths that might keep you from finding happiness

By Barton Goldsmith, Tribune News Service Troy Warren for CNT #Health These beliefs can prevent people from feeling good about themselves and enjoying life Many people hold false beliefs about happiness, and those beliefs can prevent them from feeling good about themselves and enjoying life. If you’re having trouble finding your happy place, read through these seven myths many believe and say to themselves that can keep them from it. 1. “There’s something wrong with me if I’m not happy all the time.” No, there is nothing wrong with you if you aren’t happy all the time. No one can be…
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Dancing may help postmenopausal women lose weight, improve self-esteem

Dancing may help postmenopausal women lose weight, improve self-esteem

By Kiersten Willis, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Troy Warren for CNT #health Postmenopausal women can experience many different symptoms. But a new study shows one way to combat them is dancing. Study results published in The North American Menopause Society journal Menopause show dancing may effectively decrease cholesterol and boost fitness and body composition while improving self-esteem. After menopause, women face a higher chance of gaining weight and becoming obese and have higher bad cholesterol levels. According to Cleveland Clinic, a lower estrogen level means “postmenopausal women are at increased risk for a number of health conditions, such as osteoporosis and heart disease.” Postmenopausal women…
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5 signs it’s time to address your mental health

5 signs it’s time to address your mental health

By Nancy Clanton, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Troy Warren for CNT #health Olympic gymnast Simone Biles has shone a spotlight on the importance of being mentally strong The coronavirus pandemic caused many to take a closer look at their mental health, but the Tokyo Olympics have shown a spotlight on the importance of taking mental health seriously. The world watched as U.S. gymnast Simone Biles struggled to compete, with people both supporting and condemning the athlete’s decision to drop out of some events. But even if you don’t have to perform on the world stage, you should pay attention to any warning…
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Better memory could be linked to regular walking, study says

Better memory could be linked to regular walking, study says

By Kiersten Willis, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Troy Warren for CNT Aging is an inevitable part of life. But a new study shows how you can stave off potential age-related memory issues by walking. Researchers at Colorado State University have found that people who regularly went for brisk walks for six months had better cardiovascular fitness than people who only did stretching and balance exercises for that period. They also noticed improvements in memory from walking compared to those practicing stretching and balance, Everyday Health reported. Findings were published in the journal NeuroImage. This research focused on white matter, which is a less-studied part…
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The right way to improve your body’s flexibility

The right way to improve your body’s flexibility

By Jason Howland, Mayo Clinic News Network Troy Warren for CNT Mayo Clinic experts say old way of stretching before exercise is wrong approach Muscle flexibility is important for your body. But according to sports medicine experts at Mayo Clinic, the old way of stretching before you exercise isn’t the right approach. “Having flexible muscles and mobile joints can help reduce your overall injury risk. But it can also help improve your performance,” said Dr. Chad Asplund, a Mayo Clinic sports medicine physician. Stretching those muscles is a good way to increase flexibility, but there’s a common mistake many people make.…
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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: Let Athletes Lead the Way on Mental Health

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: Let Athletes Lead the Way on Mental Health

BY KAREEM ABDUL-JABBAR | HollywoodReporter.Com Troy Warren for CNT Instead of demanding perfection from sports stars who get candid about their health, viewers should admire their perseverance — and take cues from their coping skills. When four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka dropped out of the French Open and Wimbledon because of anxiety and depression associated with compulsory press interviews, many fans were shocked at her bold confession. While most professional athletes rallied to support her “bravery,” some critics dismissed the player, who will represent Japan at the Tokyo Olympics, as a “diva” and “narcissistic.” The same thing happened in 2018 when…
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Sorry, parents, but heavy metal music can be good therapy

Sorry, parents, but heavy metal music can be good therapy

By Armin Brott, Tribune News Service Troy Warren for CNT Music can affect the way we feel, bringing up emotions such as joy, sadness, love and anger Dear Healthy Men: I can’t stand the music my kids play (and yes, I realize my parents said the same about me, and their parents said the same about them, and so on). But the difference is that my kids have sent me links to articles that supposedly prove that listening to music (they’re into heavy metal and rap) is actually good for them. Is this legit? Answer: As you’ve noticed, as a rule, parents don’t…
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ALERT:  Study shows potential dangers of artificial sweeteners

ALERT: Study shows potential dangers of artificial sweeteners

By Nancy Clanton, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Troy Warren for CNT Researchers suggest saccharin, sucralose and aspartame can cause healthy gut bacteria to become diseased and invade the gut wall Numerous studies have been done on artificial sweeteners, with some showing they can alter the number and type of bacteria in the gut. A new study, however, led by academics from Anglia Ruskin University, has demonstrated that sweeteners can also make the bacteria pathogenic, or causing disease. The researchers suggest common artificial sweeteners can cause previously healthy gut bacteria to become diseased and invade the gut wall, potentially leading to serious health…
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