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Maximize the Benefits of Exercise: Eat the Right Food at the Right Time

11/18/2010
By ElizabethGHoward

Researchers determined that eating certain proteins and carbohydrates together after a workout can dramatically increase your recovery and conditioning. In addition to replenishing fluids, the body needs carbohydrates to bounce back efficiently. Additionally, it uses proteins to aid in muscle building and recovery.
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Chair Yoga for the Rest of Us

11/04/2010
By Lucy Dylan
Chair Yoga for the Rest of Us

Chair yoga is a great alternative to traditional yoga, providing seniors with an easy way to get more active even if they’re less mobile than they used to be. There are many chair yoga classes structured for seniors from age 60 to even 90 that are more accessible to people who can’t get...
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Lookin’ Good In Those Genes!

08/17/2010
By Lucy Dylan
Lookin’ Good In Those Genes!

People all over the world are living longer. Worldwide, few people reach the age of 100, and those who do are often celebrated for their longevity. Only one out of every six thousand people will blow out the candles on their 100th birthday cake. Even fewer people (one out of every...
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