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90% child bone mass acquired by age 20 – nutrient packed foods can help

(BPT) – Most people associate bone density and skeletal concerns with advanced age. However, healthy bones form during childhood with the majority of bone density established before kids reach their 20s. Is it time to shift the focus to the early years rather than the later? Up to 90 percent of peak bone mass is […]

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90% child bone mass acquired by age 20 – nutrient packed foods can help

(BPT) – Most people associate bone density and skeletal concerns with advanced age. However, healthy bones form during childhood with the majority of bone density established before kids reach their 20s. Is it time to shift the focus to the early years rather than the later? Up to 90 percent of peak bone mass is […]

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When you lose weight, where does the fat go? Most of the mass is breathed out as carbon dioxide, study shows

Despite a worldwide obsession with diets and fitness regimes, many health professionals cannot correctly answer the question of where body fat goes when people lose weight, a UNSW Australia study shows. The most common misconception among doctors, dieticians and personal trainers is that the missing mass has been converted into energy or heat. “There is […]

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The Truth About Carbohydrates In Food

Whether you’re trying to lose weight or just want to eat healthier, you may be confused by the news you’re hearing about carbohydrates. With so much attention focused on protein diets, there’s been a consumer backlash against carbohydrates. As a result, many people misunderstand the role that carbohydrates play in a healthy diet. Carbohydrates aren’t […]

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Soy-dairy protein blend increases muscle mass, study shows

A new study published online in the Journal of Applied Physiology shows additional benefits of consuming a blend of soy and dairy proteins after resistance exercise for building muscle mass. Researchers from the University of Texas Medical Branch found that using a protein blend of soy, casein and whey post-workout prolongs the delivery of select […]

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Higher muscle mass linked with better physical function, quality of life in dialysis patients

Dialysis patients with more muscle mass had better scores on a 6-minute walking test as well as better scores on physical and mental health questionnaires in a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (CJASN). The findings suggest that physical activity that builds muscle mass may […]

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A Crazy Way to Build Muscle Mass

Most guys at the gym just don’t “get” this simple fact… Muscle isn’t dependent upon some fancy machine down at the gym. In fact, the one form of exercise that’s been shown to be far better than any other is BODYWEIGHT TRAINING. Want proof? In the bodybuilding world, old school pro Lee Haney credited his […]

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The Science Behind Shorter Workouts

[ Want to read a eye-opening fitness article? Then check this one out… it was sent to me by Jon Benson. I have his thumbs-up to share it with you. Enjoy! ] A few years ago I released a book whose title was more reminiscent of a line out of “There’s Something About Mary” than […]

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