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Fall is arguably one of the most popular times of the year when it comes to sports. Flag football teams open up for those active in sports but even for those who aren’t there is entertainment to be had with both college and NFL games being played every week.

The British Medical Journal released a review showing exercise could be just as useful as medication in treating heart disease, and should be included as a comparison when testing out new prescription drugs.

Body Mass Index (BMI) is a number which assists in calculating whether or not a person is obese, underweight, or in the average curve range of the whole population. BMI calculators are available all over the web to aid in determining this number if a doctor has not already done so. The number is a general indicator of a person’s overall body fatness. Physicans use the number as a general screening tool for diseases, with those falling into extremely low or high levels at highest risk for developing various conditions.

There are numerous articles and studies available citing the benefits of being physically active. Thanks to this, many cities are shifting focus to encourage physical activity as a public health strategy. “We’re seeing, in communities as different as New York City and Indianapolis, documentation of strategies that bring multiple co-benefits,” said Janet Walberg Rankin, head of the ActivEarth initiative.

A six-year study released by the American College of Sports Medicine showed that, over time, running may provide men and overweight women with greater weight loss results than a walking regimen. The results complement other studies suggesting that intense vigorous activity can aid in weight reduction, even if only incorporated once or twice a week into a fitness routine.

“Superfood” is the current buzzword used by many nutrition or wellness professionals to describe certain foods rumored to offer “super” health or nutritional benefits.

Many who work out do so to decrease body weight and body fat, while others work out to increase body weight through muscle mass. While each group requires a different approach, muscle mass is essential for body function and overall health; any person looking to get fit should make building muscle part of their fitness goals.

The human body is composed of various organs, muscles, ligaments, and bones, all working together to help us move, interact with our surroundings, and keep us alive. What many do not realize is 70 percent of what helps the body function properly is water. Water is essential to so many body functions that even being just 2 percent dehydrated can cause drops in performance, mental focus, and energy. For this reason, it is necessary to ensure proper hydration to enable whole body wellness and proper function.

Avid outdoor bicyclists may view the upcoming season change with sadness or even irritation; seemingly forced from their beloved outdoors by colder weather and driven to find other activities to maintain their health during the winter. Depending on where a person lives, winter weather can vary from snow and ice, to drizzling rain and colder temperatures. Regardless of this, there are safety precautions and preparation a person can that will enable them to keep riding throughout any season.

Americans spend a lot time thinking about body fat: ways to lose it, methods of toning, how it impacts their health.