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If you’re new to the gym, you may feel self-conscious about everything from your form to your clothes. If you’re new to strength training, you’re especially likely to experience some jitters. But you shouldn’t let nervousness stop you from achieving your fitness goals. Here, Gabriel Patterson, Toronto-based fitness trainer and nutrition expert, shares five ways to cope with anxiety in …

Pet owners understand the value of having a dog around. There is barely a dull moment in the house. Most dogs are hyperactive, which means that every time is playtime. The best thing about dogs is that they are loyal companions. As long as you need him, your canine friend will always be there for you. When people get stressed, …

People have been trying to do something about aging since the time of the pyramids. The only research I could find that had any effect on aging was a relatively obscure scientific field called “Calorie Restriction” (CR) research. Apparently–since discovered at Cornell University in the 1930s–if you restrict an animal’s calorie intake by about 25%, you see a corresponding increase …

Changes in workforce dynamics have created a much more sedentary society. Park City Attorney Greg Bishop explains that in 1960, about half of the U.S. workforce had physically inactive jobs. Today, that percentage has climbed to over 80%. Not only are jobs more sedentary than in the past, but people are spending more time each week at work. According to …

Anxiety and depression; these can be defined as a feeling of being uneasy, worried, agitate, nervous, and stressed out. Anxiety is the leading cause of fear and depression, especially when undergoing a condition that you do not quite understand. It gets to the point where you do not want to do life anymore. You do not want to eat, go …

Everyone has different needs in establishing a solid fitness routine. Fitness routines can vary greatly depending on financial resources and time and scheduling constraints. In this article, Michael Evan Salley discusses three important steps and approaches to developing a fitness routine that is realistic and workable. Assess Your Fitness Goals and Plan Whether you want to lose weight, gain muscle, …

Introduction A vast number of microbes inhabit our gastrointestinal tracts – and are collectively termed the gut microbiome. The gut microbiome profoundly orchestrates multiple domains of our normal human physiology. An average adult will harbour roughly 10 trillion human cells. In contrast, the same adult will host approximately 100 trillion human cells, which is a staggering 10-fold increase! This enigmatic …

  The pain associated with tooth sensitivity takes many forms and can last for seconds, days, or even weeks. Here, Dr. Maria Luong shares tips to help you fight back against the pain and eliminate sensitivity. There is no need to suffer endlessly; many of the ways to minimize tooth sensitivity are inexpensive or even free. Toothpaste Two active ingredients …

To explain why we sometimes experience side effects when taking medications, we first must understand what a side effect is. According to Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary, a side effect is “a secondary and usually adverse effect (as of a drug). “ It’s ironic: you take a medication to heal your body, but after a while, you may have side effects that may …