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Are your omega-3 levels sufficient?
Studies show that an additional test, one that isn’t readily used at this time, proves beneficial in determining our risk of cardiovascular disease. It is the Omega-3 Index; one that does not require a blood draw. A low reading of EPA and DHA levels in our red blood cells is indicative of risk. Dr. Bruce Daggy, research scientist and educator, encourages us to tell our healthcare providers that we want “to be an active partner with them in keeping (our) hearts healthy; that (we) want to understand (our) risks and are willing to make diet and lifestyle changes to address them.” For some conditions, a doctor’s position might be that…
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HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) Workouts For Men
It’s a fact! Alternating periods of short, intense anaerobic exercise with less-intense recovery periods, is greatly beneficial to anyone’s fitness program that is already in progress. However, if you’ve been sedentary or totally inactive in the exercise department, you will want to first develop a basic and regular exercise schedule. It is advisable to consult your health care provider to ensure that your general health can tolerate the new routine. Membership in a gym or fitness center is certainly a fitness option. However, it is not necessary for incorporating high-intensity interval training in your overall workout plan. The fact that HIIT can occur anywhere is one of its growing attractions.…