Author: Saravanan “Sharu” Hariram
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Running gear guide: Anatomy of a Running Shoe
We all know that running shoes are different from any other casual shoes as these shoes are specially designed for the activity of hitting the road. Over the years, there has been a drastic change in demand for running shoes and the primary reason is that more and more people are starting to run, and…
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High stress job can increase stroke risk
Do you have a high-stress job? A recent study has added a stressful job to the list of things that can raise your risk for stroke. A stroke – also known as a brain attack – takes place when blood flow is cut off to a part of the brain, stopping the cells from getting…
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Arthritis 101: What to watch out for and what to do
I had a client, a woman in her late 40s. She never shared much of her health history with me. For the first month, I had to constantly text her to go for walks. She would go for 2 or 3 days, then take a break for a week. Her complaint: It’s too tough. When…
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7 exercises to whittle down your waist
An 18-inch waist may seem like a pipedream, but whittling down the middle should be on everyone’s to-do list. Research has shown that a large waist is associated with large amounts of visceral fat around the abdominal organs. This can lead to inflammation, high cholesterol, insulin resistance and other problems linked with poor health. Getting…
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Top 6 foods to help you pack on muscle
Most personal trainers complain that clients may work out rigorously, often overtraining, but won’t bother about their nutritional needs. Ignoring the body’s needs means that all that training doesn’t do the work it actually could. Keep in mind that proteins and minerals are a must to facilitate muscular development and lean tissue growth. But you…