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Is it ok to be a little overweight?

Updated 5 September 2014 under Ask Us.

Being healthy isn’t just about how much you weigh. Being healthy is about doing things such as eating nutritious foods, exercising regularly, feeling good about yourself, managing stress, not watching […]

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Cómo puedo ser una vegetariana saludable

Updated 27 February 2014 under Guías de la Salud.

Un vegetariano es alguien que no come carne, incluyendo aves, carne de res, cerdo o pescado. Los vegetarianos pueden decidir si quieren o no comer otros productos de animales, como […]

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Why do guys seem to get more muscular than girls?

Updated 5 February 2014 under Ask Us.

It’s true; males build muscle faster than females do. This is because guys have more testosterone (a male hormone), which helps form muscle. Since women naturally have less testosterone, they […]

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How can I strengthen my abs?

Updated 5 February 2014 under Ask Us.

Firming your abdominal area takes a regular exercise routine and time. Simple abdominal crunches or sit-ups are easy and effective. You don’t need to buy fancy ab equipment. Combining cardio […]

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How can I lose weight just in my stomach?

Updated 5 February 2014 under Ask Us.

There are no exercises or nutrition plans that can target weight loss to a specific area of your body such as your stomach. You can strengthen your core stomach muscles, […]

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What should I eat after a game/practice?

Updated 5 February 2014 under Ask Us.

After a game/practice you’ll need to replace the carbohydrate burned and the electrolytes lost. Electrolytes are found in nearly all foods, so you don’t need to buy a special drink. […]

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Should I carb-load before my games or competitions?

Updated 5 February 2014 under Ask Us.

When you are training or competing, your muscles need energy to perform. Glycogen, which is glucose stored in our muscles and liver, is the energy used by muscles. Every time […]

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What are shin splints and how do I avoid getting them?

Updated 27 January 2014 under Ask Us.

Shin splints is a term used to describe any pain in the shins, the area in the front of the lower leg below the knee. You usually feel shin splints […]

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Is chocolate good for you?

Updated 22 January 2014 under Ask Us.

Eating certain types of chocolate in small amounts can be good for you. The cocoa in chocolate contains antioxidants, which are considered “heart healthy”. Because chocolate is also high in […]

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How do you figure out how many calories you burn off with certain activities?

Updated 22 January 2014 under Ask Us.

Perhaps you’ve heard that you need to burn off more calories than you consume in a day in order to lose weight – but how do you know what activity […]

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