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05/20/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Elderly women who do resistance training have stronger muscles and are less frail

Older women who do resistance training have stronger muscles and are less frail than those who don’t, according to a study published in the journal Physical & Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics. The study suggested that even though regular physical activity may help elderly women enhance their mobility, it may not help with their muscle strength […]

04/04/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Perform better mentally AND physically with beets

Several studies have determined the “mechanisms of action” of beets, and findings show that the plant can boost body systems and impact blood pressure, heart health, and cognitive function. Beets (Beta vulgaris, Chenopodiaceae) are currently being used as a sports performance supplement ingredient. Study findings have also determined that beetroot, or the taproot of the beet […]

03/24/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Beet juice can help heart patients keep exercising

If you have a heart disease and been having a hard time staying motivated to exercise, drink beet juice. Beet juice could help people with heart disease to keep exercising, according to a study published in the Journal of Cardiac Failure. Approximately 50 percent of all heart failure patients suffer from reduced ejection fraction, a […]

11/08/2017 / By Michelle Simmons

Nutrients in apples and grapes found to increase stamina

A recent study found that certain nutrients in apples and grapes increase the body’s stamina, according to a report by NutraIngredients-USA. Scientists from the Faculty of Sports Science at the University of Burgundy reported that two 500 milligram (mg) doses of polyphenols increased the endurance of athletes studied by almost 10 percent. Furthermore, the study […]

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