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Energy-Boosting Foods and Energy-Sustaining Foods

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Energy-Boosting Foods and Energy-Sustaining Foods

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When struggling to stay alert, a cup of coffee, energy drink or candy bar may seem like quick-fix, energy-boosting foods, but there's a little more to it.

Let's start with what energy actually means. Energy refers to both a sense of energetic alertness and the physical energy stored in calories.

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What Is the Daily Calorie Intake for Your Life Stage?

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What Is the Daily Calorie Intake for Your Life Stage?

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Calories sometimes get a bad rap. But should they? People are often told that a high-calorie eating approach can lead to weight gain. But too few calories can be equally problematic, robbing the body of the fuel and vital nutrients it needs to perform at its best.

The trick to optimal nutrition isn't avoiding calories. It's about balancing the energy and nutrients you take in with the amount you expend. So, what is the daily calorie intake that's right for you? This guide can help.

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Strength Training Exercises: 6 Reasons to Add Them to Your Workout

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Strength Training Exercises: 6 Reasons to Add Them to Your Workout

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Regular exercise — approved by your healthcare provider — is a win. To get the most out of your movement routine, incorporating strength training exercises, also known as resistance exercise, is a must. Here are six of the best reasons to add some strength training to your routine for your physical and mental health.

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What Are Electrolytes?

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What Are Electrolytes?

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Electrolytes are molecules that are critical to both your body's hydration levels and cellular function. Given their direct relationship with the body’s muscle and brain functioning, many people increase their intake of electrolytes when working out or playing sports. But what is the function of electrolytes in everyday use?

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Muscle Recovery: A Key Component to Healthy Aging

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Muscle Recovery: A Key Component to Healthy Aging

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Sometimes it's not until later in life that a person starts to think about aging well. Healthy aging can mean many things, from keeping your memory intact to maintaining an active social life to staying in peak physical condition. One component of aging well is supporting your muscle health, particularly muscle recovery — your body's ability to repair muscle after exercise or while recovering from disuse (e.g., inactivity due to a sedentary lifestyle, illness or hospitalization).

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Wondering How to Support Aging? Think Nutrition

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Wondering How to Support Aging? Think Nutrition

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Whether you're getting older or are caring for an elderly loved one, it's normal to wonder how to support aging. The answer may be as simple as good nutrition. While a nutritious, balanced diet is essential at every stage of life, it's especially critical as you mature.

The good news is that nutritious diets for elderly people may support a range of physical and psychological well-being needs, helping seniors stay strong, active and independent.

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NUTRITION IS THE FOUNDATION FOR LIVING YOUR BEST LIFE. THAT’S WHY WE WORK HARD TO ADVANCE AND SHARE THE LATEST SCIENCE AND CREATE BETTER WAYS TO NOURISH YOUR BODY AT EVERY STAGE OF LIFE.

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