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6 Quick Fixes for Sore Muscles.
Written by Lauren Bedosky
Sore muscles are one of the less pleasant side effects of exercise. Depending on the type and intensity of the workout, muscle soreness can range from barely noticeable to extremely painful. Ease your soreness with one of these effective strategies.  
Reminder: Increased Physical Activity Associated with Lower Risk of 13 Different Types of Cancer. 
Written by NIH News in Health staff
Past research has shown that the benefits of physical activity can include weight control; strengthening bones and joints; and reducing the risk for heart disease and other disorders. An international research team decided to take a close look at the links between physical activity and different types of cancer.
Causes of the dreaded strength training plateau and how to break through it. 
Written by Elizabeth Quinn 
Strength training programs require constant adjustment to challenge muscles and sustain growth. If you keep doing the same program day in and day out, you will invariably hit a plateau where muscle growth has stopped. If you are exercising diligently but not making the gains you'd like, here are 6 tried-and-true techniques that can help.
12 major benefits of swimming that'll convince you to take it up.
Written by LYDIA HOUSE, MORGAN FARGO AND BRIDIE WILKINS
The benefits of swimming are vast, but chances are it's probably not as regular a part of your workout routine as, say, strength training. As we always say, the workout you enjoy is the one you should do, so if it's not for you then don't force it, but if swimming is something you like but often put off, then you should probably read this.
Declining muscle mass is part of aging, but that doesn't mean you can't stop it.
Written by NIA staff
NIA-supported researchers have been studying the effects of strength training for more than 40 years and have identified multiple ways it can benefit older adults, including maintaining muscle mass, improving mobility, and increasing the healthy years of life.
Mushrooms as Medicine? Supplement Makers Promise Major Health Benefits.
Written by Aja Mangum
A wave of entrepreneurs is getting into a space that has deep history—and is growing fast.
Serotonin: The natural mood booster.
Written by By Stephanie Watson
When you feel happy and all seems right with the world, you’re feeling the effects of serotonin. This hormone is responsible for boosting mood, as well as a host of other functions. An area in the center of the brainstem produces serotonin, which then acts on many different parts of the brain to affect a variety of functions and behaviors.
Omega-6s Have A Bad Reputation — Here's What You Should Know About Them.
Written by Korin Miller / Medically Reviewed by Ashley Jordan Ferira, Ph.D., RDN
In recent years, omega-6 fats have been slapped with the scarlet letter of having "pro-inflammatory properties"—but, as with most things in health and nutrition, there's more to this story than meets the eye.
5 Science-Backed Health Benefits Of Turmeric.
Written by Anne M. Russell / Medically Reviewed by Toby Amidor, M.S., R.D., C.D.N, F.A.N.D.
Turmeric and ginger, both plant rhizomes and botanical cousins, are longtime staples of traditional Indian cuisine. In recent decades, however, turmeric has also become a superstar to natural health practitioners, with extraordinary healing properties attributed to it.
Eating protein from a greater variety of sources may lower risk of high blood pressure.
Source: American Heart Association
In a study of nearly 12,200 adults in China, eating protein from a greater variety of sources was associated with a lower risk of developing high blood pressure. This suggests that consuming a balanced diet with a moderate amount of protein from diverse food sources may help prevent new-onset hypertension.
The 12 Best Foods for Healthy Skin.
Written by Taylor Jones, RD
Nutrition is important for health. An unhealthy diet can damage your metabolism, cause weight gain, and even damage organs, such as your heart and liver. But what you eat also affects another organ — your skin.
The 20 Fitness Trends That Will Transform Your Training
Written by JAMIE MILLAR
From hybrid health clubs to 'smart' activewear and can't-be-missed fitness comps, These are the health and fitness trends experts predict will transform your training. 

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