It’s not true that eating late at night will make you gain weight, according to research performed at the Oregon National Primate Research Center at Oregon Health & Science University. In 2006, scientists at Oregon University compared the effect of calories eaten during the day and at night.
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When it comes to fat consumption, unsaturated is always better. Saturated fats -- which come from animals and certain oils, like coconut oil -- can be bad for your heart. Vegetable oils are rich in healthier fats that might help protect against high blood pressure and decrease your risk of heart disease.
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Being tired after a long day or heavy exercise is normal. Being sleepy and tired all the time, especially for no apparent reason, can indicate a more serious problem or an underlying chronic disease.
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How much you can lose in any given period of time, such as when working out 6 days a week, depends on a number of factors, such as how hard you work, how much you currently weigh and what other activities you engage in to help with weight loss.
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The Athletic Certification Training Commission or ACT is the only free fitness certification available as of 2010. ACT can be completed online at your own pace. ACT offers the option to upgrade to a paid certification.
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Yellow 5 is also known as tartrazine or E102. Yellow 5 is widely used in the making of potato chips, jams, candy, drinks and even pet food. It is also added to shampoo and other cosmetic products, as well as vitamins and certain medications.
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Sunless tans seem like the perfect answer to looking tan without risking your skin. If you’re a frequent swimmer, however, sunless tans are not the most convenient option. Natural tans are not affected by pool elements as sunless tans are.
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Asking how long a softball game is a bit like asking how long a piece of string is. It’s as long as it is. Softball is different from some other sports in that it’s not broken down into specific blocks of time. If the defense is good and can quickly eliminate the other team, the game will be over quickly.
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In the same way that everybody's heart rate is different, everybody's recovery is also different. Athletes will return to their base heart rate in just a few minutes, while people who haven't exercised in a long time might take two or three times longer.
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Dancers are known for being flexible and in good shape, and it is true that dancing offers a great workout and many health benefits. Not only does it work all major muscle groups, but it also requires coordination, flexibility and strength.
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Exercising too much can be bad for you. Exercise bulimia is a serious medical problem in which people use extreme exercising instead of vomiting to purge food excesses. Exercise bulimia can be dangerous and take a toll on your heart, muscles and joints.
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Competitive cheerleading is a new sport. According to Varsity.com, the official website for competitive cheerleading, the first official cheerleading competition was in 1980. Since then, the world of competitive cheerleading has exploded to include kids from age 5 to college-age groups.
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The differences between jogging and running are not clear-cut. In fact, the words are often used interchangeably. According to the Better Health Channel, the main difference between running and jogging is intensity. Runners sometimes jog for a while before a race or a long run to get their muscles loose.
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If you are tired of looking at that old treadmill in the garage, you’re not alone. Lots of Americans buy exercise equipment they end up not using. If you’re one of them, you can do yourself (and the world) a favor by donating the unused equipment to charities or individuals that will put it to good use.
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Shin guards are an important part of your soccer equipment, and they need regular cleaning in order to prevent odors and mold and to keep them in top condition. While there is no exact science behind cleaning shin guards, there are a few methods that work better than others.
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Apple cider vinegar is commonly used for weight loss, but there are claims that it can be effective to treat candida, high cholesterol, yeast infections and even arthritis, according to Ray Sahelian, M.D.
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Chinese restaurants are not the healthiest places to eat, according to research done by the National Restaurant Association. High-calorie foods, lots of sodium and high-fat dishes make it easy to break your diet, even if you’re only picking small servings here and there.
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Eating small frequent meals can help you ward off hunger, according to DiagnoseMe.com. This in turn prevents your body from going into starvation mode and holding on to calories as a defense mechanism. Eating small meals at frequent intervals throughout the day also helps stabilize your blood sugar.
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Broccoli sprouts can be found at health food stores or you can make your own using broccoli seeds. According to Sprout People, sprouting is very simple. Just soak the seeds for about 12 hours, rinse and place in a container on a windowsill, out of direct sunlight. Rinse every 12 hours.
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Fish oil capsules are common nutrition supplements. As long as you don’t open them, they should have no smell. Accidentally break one, however, and you’ll have to deal not only with the greasy stain they can produce, but also with the oily smell.
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