Recent research has found that just five minutes of high-intensity exercise could yield health benefits. Even 10 seconds of high-intensity exercise may help you get in shape. The training program, called 10-20-30, entails repeating intervals of gentle exercise (for 30 seconds), moderate exercise (for 20 seconds), and high-intensity exercise (for 10 seconds). The program was part of a study published in the Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports. Watch this video now to learn more. Click the Red More Button in your email or the image below if you are on our website.

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Among athletes, compression clothing is a hot topic. Some attest that its benefits include improving exercise endurance, exercise performance, and post-workout recovery. But what about you and I? Is there any benefit for us to take the plunge? Watch this video now to find out. Click the Red More Button in your email or the image below if you are on our website.

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Research on calcium supplements over the past few years has been both positive and negative. For example, several studies found an association between calcium supplementation and an increased risk of cardiovascular side effects, while at least two other studies concluded that there weren’t any cardiovascular risks associated with calcium supplement use. Watch this video now to find out what the latest research says about the safety of calcium supplements. Click the Red More Button in your email or the image below if you are on our website.

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Immune function worsens with age, and fish oil may provide one way to counteract that in healthy older women who exercise. However, strength training, by itself, did not improve any of the immune parameters measured in the study. Watch this video now to find out the details of this research report. Click the Red More Button in your email or the image below if you are on our website.

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More than 80% of people do not get the recommended 150 minutes of physical activity per week. That’s a bummer because regular moderate exercise can prevent risk factors for diseases like high blood pressure and obesity, and can reduce the risk of chronic diseases like heart disease, some cancers, type 2 diabetes, and depression. Granted, busy schedules and other distractions can make it hard to stay active, but the evidence shows that you can literally walk your way to being healthier. Watch this video now to find out how to fit this into your schedule. Click the Red More Button in your email or the image below if you are on our website.

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