Diet and Exercise Preserves Lean Muscle

July 7, 2011
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Muscle is the absolute centerpiece for being healthy, vital and independent as we grow older.  According to Miriam Nelson of Tuft’s University in Boston, lean muscle: Keeps us strong and mobile. Uses calories for energy instead of storing them as fat. Makes us appear younger – our posture is better and we have a slimmer [...]

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The Skinny on Weight Loss

June 28, 2011
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If you’ve purchased our Defy Aging System, been a private client or read our blog posts, you know that our philosophy on weight loss is that only permanent lifestyle changes will lead you to a healthy, active and independent life. Losing weight is not about going on some temporary diet – it’s about changing your lifestyle. Obesity Today [...]

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Weight Loss Q & A

June 22, 2011
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Question #1: Is it ever ok to eat in the evening if I want to lose weight? It is ok to have a snack in the evening for two reasons: It can help to regulate your blood glucose levels.  Better yet, it will help you eat less the next day. If you’ve just finished a [...]

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Daily Exercise Improves Brain Function

June 16, 2011
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In schools all over North America, teachers have introduced morning fitness programs for students to increase their performance in school. These innovative teachers are harnessing exercise to help students focus, learn and remember better. Much of this thinking is based on the theory of Harvard’s Dr. John Ratey, who wrote a book called Spark: The [...]

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Common Food Mistakes When Grocery Shopping

June 9, 2011
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When we go to the grocery store, it’s easy to buy food without looking at labels, and even easier to get persuaded with those clever advertising pitches.  To help you avoid some common mistakes when buying food at the grocery store, we’ve put together a list of 8 things you should know. Light peanut butter [...]

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Triglycerides: Do They Matter?

May 31, 2011
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Much has been written about controlling the level of cholesterol (high HDL and low LDL) in your blood to lower the risk of chronic disease like heart disease, but triglycerides are just as important to your long-term health and are easy to get under control. Triglycerides are the fats stored in your body’s cells if [...]

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