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[Study] EVOO Rich Mediterranean Diet Reduces Cardiovascular Disease Risk By 30%, Study Finds
A new study revealed that Mediterranean diets, high in EVOO & nuts, can significantly reduce the risk of stroke, heart attack, & other CV deaths by up to 30%.
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[Data] The 2013 State(s) Of Obesity In The US
If you were ever curious about the obesity distribution within the US, here’s your answer. We dive into the current state of obesity in 2013, trends over time, and a state-by-state breakdown to pinpoint the biggest regional contributors.
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[Study] Diet Soda Causes 60% Increase In Diabetes Risk Over Regular Soda
Stop messing around — if you haven’t already, cut diet soda out of your life completely. New research found that diet soda drinkers were up to 60% more likely to develop type-II diabetes than those who drank an equal amount of regular soda.
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[Report] Quest Nutrition Releases New Banana Nut Muffin, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Protein Bars
If you’re an absolute protein bar junkie, or simply on a mission to find an uberhealthy, decadent, dessert-like snack, listen up. Quest Nutrition — the maker of the healthiest protein bar in the world, in our opinion — recently added two incredible new flavors to their already stacked lineup of protein-packed Quest Bars: Banana Nut Muffin and Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough.
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[Video] This Video Of The 44 Best Bodyweight Exercises Ever Is BONKERS
This incredible compilation video highlights 44 of the best bodyweight exercises ever. Between 360º push ups, back flip burpees, and clapping one-arm pushups, this pushes the limits of the human body.
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