Compression Tights: More Than Just a Fashion Statement?

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Compression Tights: More Than Just a Fashion Statement?

A 2011 study revealed that, although compression calf sleeves did in fact increase oxygen saturation in the blood for athletes at rest before the exercise and during the recovery process, they provided no measurable improvement in running performance. Neither did they reduce the runner's time to fatigue.

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Smart ways to lower LDL or “bad” cholesterol

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Smart ways to lower LDL or “bad” cholesterol

Your blood cholesterol numbers are important to know as they are a way of assessing or evaluating your future risk of heart disease. One number to pay attention to is your “bad” or LDL cholesterol. 

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When weight loss is unintentional

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When weight loss is unintentional

The spontaneous act of dropping pounds unintentionally may seem like a dream for many but not for those who are not deliberately trying to lose weight.  Anytime a person’s weight goes down without trying, it could be a sign of something more serious and should be addressed by a doctor. The sooner a person with unintended weight loss sees their doctor, the quicker they can figure out why weight loss is occurring and then work on getting back to a healthy weight.

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When quitting makes you a winner

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When quitting makes you a winner

Everyone loves a winner.  We love them so much we hand out awards and heap mounds of praise on them.  We tell people “don’t quit” when times get tough. But there is one time when a person quits and we say “great job – good for you!” One time that is so important for their health that we are excited to realize they have just extended their life by years.

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