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Aerobics and Strength Training Improve Blood Sugar Control

I am often asked what exercise is best for weight loss and health in general. The answer is: any exercise – and many new studies show a combination of various types of exercise are superior to any one form of exercise by itself....

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Strength Training Likely to Help Fatty Liver

The problem of fatty liver was previously limited to alcoholics and those with liver infections. The epidemic of obesity has now created an epidemic of fatty liver problems that induce high LDL cholesterol as well as a five-fold increased risk for developing type 2 diabetes. A new study explains how growth hormone is altered in fatty liver problems and opens the door for a fitness-based solution as part of a strategy to solve fatty liver problems.

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Exercise At Every Age Boosts Brain Function

Researchers evaluated the findings from 111 recent studies on exercise and brain function and came to the conclusion that both aerobics and strength training are of great value to brain health at every age. This is especially the case for helping to maintain cognitive function in older age.

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