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It’s well
documented that exercise contributes to a healthy lifestyle. Now researchers say
keeping active helps reduce joint pain as you get older. The study found senior
citizens who exercise regularly have a 25% reduction in joint and muscle pain
compared to less active people in the same age bracket. Research was conducted on
more than 800 subjects over a 14-year period, the connection between obesity and
death from heart attack or stroke has been a frequent topic of debate among
medical practitioners. Now researchers report, in the absence of high
blood pressure, obesity does not contribute to a greater risk for those
conditions. The key factor appears to be the high blood pressure which is often
associated with obesity. And finally, eating healthy meals is often an effort. Americans tend to eat for
pleasure out of boredom, and often time on the go. The federal government
recommends five to nine servings of fruit and vegetables each day. A good way
to measure a serving is by judging the amount that would fit in the palm of your
hand. So next time you're shopping, load up on handfuls of fresh items for
healthier meals and healthier lifestyle.
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