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How Exercise Supports Immune System Strength
Engaging in regular exercise can support the body’s immune system. Aerobic exercise, strength training, and flexibility exercises can all positively impact aspects of general health and immune health.
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What Makes a High Quality Protein Powder
Protein powders are a convenient way to add extra protein to the diet and are commonly used by athletes to enhance performance. Protein powder from plants and animals offer unique benefits that should be weighed based on daily requirements, personal goals, and other nutritional needs.
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Energy Metabolism and Physical Activity
Anything that moves needs energy, and the human body is no different. Nutrients consumed in the diet serve as fuel, and the body’s internal assembly line transforms the nutrients through a process called energy metabolism.
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Green Exercise: The Benefits of Outdoor Activity on Mental and Physical Health
For many, fresh air and open spaces have already become a crucial component to well-being, but perhaps more than ever people are realizing the therapeutic value of fostering the human connection to nature and the outdoors. From music to dining to socializing, there is a special, healthful quality to activities when shared outside, and research suggests that contact with nature can lead to improvements in mood, cognition, and overall health, and that exposure to scenes of nature can elicit positive psychological states and a reduction of psychophysiological stress. Furthermore, there is now evidence to suggest that exercise and being physically active in natural environments may actually provide additional health benefits when compared with those that would result from performing the same activity indoors.
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