The B vitamins are a group of eight vitamins which include thiamine (B1), riboflavin (B2), niacin (B3), pyridoxine (B6), folic acid (B9), cyanocobalamin (B12), pantothenic acid and biotin. These vitamins are essential for the breakdown of carbohydrates into glucose which provides energy to the body and the breakdown of fats and proteins which aids in the normal functioning of the nervous system. They also are essential for the skin, hair, eyes, mouth, liver and muscle tone in the stomach and intestinal tract.

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If you are like most you were concerned and confused when you picked up a jug of milk the last time you went shopping. There are the container was a little note indicating the contents have “no added hormones”. But then you say a disclaimer which states the government has determined that milk from cows that have been injected with added hormones does not adversely affect human health.

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The word cholesterol often is associated with obesity, disease, heart attacks and death. Foods high in cholesterol are avoided and labeled bad for you. The reality is all nutrients are useful to the body in some ways and are essential. It is when consumed in excess, that nutrients can become bad. Cholesterol is one of the most vilified nutrients. Many of our preconceptions about cholesterol are based on myths and misinformation. Some of the most common myths are addressed below.

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There are many behaviors at the gym that might strike a nerve with you; sweat-soaked weight benches, cell phones that ring during yoga, cardio equipment hogs or smelly guests. Etiquette offenders are everywhere. Although many adults know better, often in haste basic manners get tossed aside. People are at the gym with limited time to spend there and are sometimes not even aware of what they are may be doing. Everyone could be some type of an offender. You may have behaviors that are other’s pet peeves. Every club has etiquette guidelines. Some even post them. But still there are many who disregard even the most commonsense rules. It is up to you now to set an example so here are some rules to follow:

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When a person is accessing their health, overall well being and fitness goals, they often overlook their emotional state. Emotional stress can often undermine your health and motivation. Many are afraid to face their emotions and learn how to develop and change them. But once you become aware of your emotional state, and train yourself to improve it, you can achieve a more enjoyable life.

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Americans are overweight because they are eating too much. Portions have greatly increased over the years and people are just getting used to them. Controlling your portion size may be the single most effective thing you can do to promote lasting weight loss.

In 1985- serving sizes were much different then they are today. The average muffin was 1.5 ounces and 205 calories; a bottle of soda was 6.5 ounces and 85 calories; the average bagel was 3 inches in diameter and had 210 calories. Today the average muffin weighs 4 ounces and has 500 calories; the average bottle of soda is a 20 ounce bottle with 250 calories; the average bagel is 6 inches -350 calories. As our portion sizes increase so does our body size. (more…)

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Many adults enjoy and are aware of the rewards of yoga. Yoga stretches tight muscles, builds body awareness, improves endurance, and calms the mind and body. But yoga is now also attracting a younger crowd and teenagers are finding out that yoga can be a fun way to exercise and relax. (more…)

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Vitamin A is a fat-soluble, antioxidant vitamin. It plays an important part in bone growth, vision, reproduction, and cell division. Vitamin A helps regulate ones immune system, which helps prevent or fight off infections by making white blood cells that destroy harmful bacteria and viruses. It also promotes healthy surface linings of the eyes and respiratory, urinary and intestinal tracts.

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With the start of every New Year countless people decide to lose weight, get in shape, or just improve their overall health. Many people look to their local gym or health club to help them meet their goals. However if you’re nunfamiliar with joining a gym or not sure what to look for in a health club membership that went unused here are some helpful tips to help you make the right choice. (more…)

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Anyone who’s ever watched a professional sporting event has seen a bucket of Gatorade dumped over the winning coach. Aside from the celebration traditions, do sports and energy drinks do any thing for these athletes, or is it just clever marketing? Can these sports drinks help consumers and amateur athletes as well, if so what facts should they be aware when drinking them? Reading the advertisements of popular sports drink you are likely to encounter messages like this “Sports drinks are designed to maximize fluid absorption and enhance performance by delivering carbohydrates and electrolytes”. We’re going to take a look at these drinks to help you get a better understanding of what they can and can’t do for you.

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On any given day in the United States between 30 and 40% of women admit to being on a diet, the same is true for 20 to 25% of all men. In fact Americans are spending over $15 billion dollars a year on diet related foods, books and services. For many people these diets work, they do actually lose the weight. However the majority of them will put the weight back on within 6 to 12 months. So why do people who were so successful fail, and end up back where they started, to answer that question we’ll need to take a look at how and why people start diets in the first place. (more…)

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To learn how drinking tea became associated with good health we have to go back almost 5000 years to ancient China. According to legend in 2700 BC Shen Nung, who was Emperor, also had a reputation as healer. He was boiling water on a fire in the countryside one day when the leaves of a nearby bush blew into the pot. He drank the brewed water and felt renewed, alert and completely energized. He issued a proclamation that everyone in the land was required to new drink mixture known as tea. (more…)

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If you are a healthy person, aren’t overweight, and eat a balanced diet filled with lots of fruits and vegetables, you probably aren’t going to need a multivitamin. However if you are like most people and you don’t eat as many fruits and vegetables as you should, a multivitamin is safe and easy way to give your body the extra nutrients it needs. (more…)

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Did you know that your body type can have an influence on how successful and effective different types of exercise are? Before we go any further we need to go over the different body types. If you weren’t sleeping in health class in high school some of this might seem a little familiar, and don’t worry this won’t be on the test. (more…)

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