Supplements you should take (and stop) this spring

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Just when you think you’ve got your supplement routine firmly established, we’re here to tell you that you might need a shake-up for spring. After what felt like the longest winter, the days are finally brighter and the weather is changing, making it the perfect time to start on the path to a healthier life. … Read more

Why sugar cravings don’t go away even if you stop eating sweets

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“Eating less sweets may not reduce your appetite or improve your overall health,” says a new study that challenges long-held beliefs about the “sweet tooth.” Dutch and British researchers found no significant differences in sweet food preferences among adults who ate more or less sweet-tasting foods over several months. Participants’ weight, diabetes and heart disease … Read more

IBD: Vitamin D may stop the immune system from attacking gut bacteria

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Share on PinterestCould vitamin D be the key to restoring intestinal balance, especially in IBD patients? Ekaterina Goncharova/Getty Images Inflammatory bowel disease is a chronic disease in which the body’s immune system attacks the intestines. Research is ongoing into the best ways to manage inflammatory bowel disease, including medications and lifestyle changes. Results from a … Read more

Stop doing sloppy reps and learn how to do barbell bench presses the right way to build strength and muscle.

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6 minutes read barbell bench Pressing is the foundation of strength training. Few lifts can match its muscle-building potential, so it’s a move that almost everyone has in their program. Benching allows you to move more weight than any other upper body movement. It trains not only your chest (chest muscles), but also your triceps, … Read more