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Fitness, Nutrition, Seniors

Why Older Adults Should Eat More Protein

January 17, 2019

Aging bodies process protein less efficiently and need more to maintain muscle mass and strength, bone health and other physiological functions.

Eating Disorders, Fitness, Women's Health

‘Strong is the new skinny’ isn’t as empowering as it sounds

January 2, 2019

In recent years an “athletic ideal” – characterized by muscle tone and power – has emerged as an alternative conception of beauty.

Fitness, Surgery

Got surgery coming up? Get out and walk.

December 28, 2018

Eating well and exercising before surgery can improve surgical outcomes even among patients who have extremely serious procedures.

Biotechnology, Fitness, Health Insurance

Why life insurance companies want your Fitbit data

October 1, 2018

Insurers could use these apps to track all the activities you do while wearing the smartwatch, including steps walked, heart rate, even when you’re having sex.

Fitness, Health Insurance, Weight Loss

Where to draw the line on workplace wellness incentives

September 24, 2018

In some cases, the dollar amount is so high that employees feel they have little choice but to participate.

Fitness

Cycle, walk, drive or train? Weighing up the healthiest (and safest) ways to get around the city

August 27, 2018

If you want to make your daily commute a health promoting activity, cycling is the best way to go. Walking (assuming it’s a reasonable distance) is good too.

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