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Dont let cold temps keep you from walking off weight this winter. Take steps (pun totally intended) to ensure you can stick with your usual exercise routine all winternow is not the time to switch everything up. If youve gotten used to walking outdoors all summer, switching to a different activity for cold weather in the winter can make your weight loss more of a struggle, says John Jakicic, Ph.D., director of the Healthy Lifestyle Institute and the Physical Activity and Weight Management Research Center at the University of Pittsburgh. Thats because finding a new activity may mean organizing your day differently or doing something that youre not as comfortable withall during an already chaotic and stressful time.

Walking in the winter can be especially good for your health. For starters, a study in the American Journal of Human Biology found that people burn 34% more calories when they hike in cold weather than they do in more mild conditions. Think about it: trudging through snow or walking into the wind takes more energy.

Plus, a winter stroll offers a refreshing change of pace, says Alan Mikesky, Ph.D., professor emeritus in the School of Physical Education and Tourism Management at Indiana University-Purdue University in Indianapolis. The invigorating cold air can clear your mind and reduce stress, which can be helpful for weight loss. No matter what weather youre facing, this guide should help you stay on your feet all through the winter months. It may be hard, but we promise it will be worth it: You'll look fantastic come spring, youll feel great mentally, your bones will stay strong, and your walking muscles won't be screaming when you head out for your first warm-weather jaunt.

Walking really can help you stay fitbut you have to keep a few things in mind.

The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services recommends that all adults get at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise or at least 75 minutes of vigorous aerobic exercise every week. However, its all relative when youre trying to lose weightyou need to burn more calories than you take in. To give you an idea, a 150-pound person walking 4 miles per hour (15 minutes per mile) will burn 324 calories in an hour. Without timing yourself, use the sing-talk test to figure out if youre stepping at a nice moderate pace: A person should walk at a pace fast enough so they are too winded to sing, but not so fast they cannot talk, says Robert Sallis, M.D., codirector of the sports medicine fellowship at Kaiser Permanente in Fontana, CA, and a clinical professor of family medicine at UC Riverside School of Medicine.

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To take your calorie burn to the next level, add fast-paced intervals to that steady, moderate walk. Research shows that including more intense intervals in your workout will help you lose more weight.

Increasing your cadence for a few minutes at a time and then going back to a normal walk has great benefits, says Catrine Tudor-Locke, Ph.D., F.A.C.S.M., dean of the College of Health and Human Services at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Independent of calorie burn, intensity is know to benefits your cardiorespiratory system, so its a good idea to shake things up like that when you can.

Exercising more doesnt really change what or how much you should be eating. A person can eat more calories in five minutes than can be burned off in an entire day, Dr. Sallis says. So if your only goal is to lose weight, you will need to cut back on calories. Try using a calorie-tracking app to monitor your food intake. Keep in mind that both calorie quantity and quality count. Prioritize fruits, vegetables, lean meats, and whole grains and cut back on red meats and processed foods.

Still not convinced that winter walking is for you? Here are five ways to trick yourself into loving the season:

Enjoy a new world: Listen to the icy tree branches tinkling in the wind, or look for animal tracks in fresh snow. Found only during winter, these changes can keep you enthused.

Catch up with a friend: Make a standing date, so every Wednesday morning, for instance, a block of time is dedicated to walk with a buddy, suggests Natalie Dorset, founder of The Laughing Runner coaching in New York City. If you cant meet in person, commit to call while you step along your route. Accountability helps keep us committed, says Dorset.

Have some fun: Strap on snowshoes or cross-country skistwo ways to walk on snow that can more than double your calorie burn. With all the return trips uphill, sledding counts too!

Be a listener: Find a podcast or audio book that you really want to listen to, advises Dorset, and only allow yourself to listen to it during your workout.

Give yourself five: Tell yourself you can quit after 5 minutes. Chances are good that when youre bundled up and out there, youll keep going. (If you still want to quit, go aheadat least you did something.)

Youll be much happier and more energized if youre able to stay warm and dry. When you step outside, you should feel slightly chilled but not cold. During your workout, you want to feel warm, not hot and sweaty. Follow these steps to feel comfy from start to finish.

Be smart about fabrics. Leave that old college sweatshirt in your closet and treat yourself to something new and fleecy. High-tech synthetic fabrics make a big difference in comfort; theyre worth the investment. Consider putting on multiple layers so that you can take them off or put more on as needed. You may want an inner layer made of synthetic fabric such as CoolMax to wick sweat away so you stay dry; a middle, or insulating, layer (or two) of light-weight fleece fabric such as Polartec to keep you warm; an outer layer of waterproof, breathable fabric such as Gore-Tex to buffer you from the elements and let sweat escape.

Choose the right socks. Wool socks or winter running socks that are wicking will help keep your feet dry and warm, says Dorset. Keep thin cotton socks stowed away for the winter.

Change your kicks. Basically, youre looking for a shoe that says its a trail shoe or winterized, says Dorset. She says special materials like Gore-Tex, inner and outer layers, and extra traction in the form of good lugs or spikes will make a big difference in keeping your toes toasty and keeping you upright on slippery terrain. If you cant spend money on new shoes just for winter, there are cold-weather insoles that will help transform your regular sneakerstheyre often Gore-Tex, felt or wool, adds Dorset. I often use my regular sneakers with good socks and a pair of Yaktrax for extra grip on snow and ice.

Wear a scarf or mask loosely over your nose and mouth to prevent the sting of icy cold air when you inhale. This is especially important if you have asthma or heart problems.

Buy an inexpensive pair of ski or walking poles to help keep your balance if your walking route is particularly treacherous. The poles will also help you burn extra calories because your upper body is getting a workout too.

Dont forget a hat, gloves, sunglasses, and sunscreen!

Your best winter weight loss partner may be your treadmill: In a study led by Jakicic, women who had a treadmill in their home lost twice as much weight as those without one. There may be a few reasons why. First, when theres a snowstorm brewing, temps drop dangerously low, or its dark outside, its easy to hop on a treadmill. Plus, if your treadmill is in constant view, it serves as a visual reminder. Even if you decide to watch TV instead of exercising, being aware of your treadmill may make you less likely to snack, says Jakicic.

On top of that, a treadmill also takes the guesswork out of working out. It ensures your speed and distance measurements are accurate, which allows you to better gauge your calorie burn and track your progress, says Bobby Kelly, owner of Results Only Fitness in Phoenix, AZ. If youre considering other indoor exercise machines (like a stationary bike or elliptical), keep in mind that walking is a natural movement so you may be more comfortable and better able to get a good workout on a treadmill. If you're worried about boredom, follow these tips to make treadmill workouts more fun.

Have a dance party: Create a tape of fast and slow songs. Have fun with itnobody has to know that you still love disco, says Kelly. Time will flyand so will youwhen you're walking to your favorite beat.

Give yourself a deal: Using a deck of cards, label the jacks a sprint, the queens a hill, the kings a slow pace, and the aces a moderate pace. Shuffle, flip one, do what it says for 1 minute, then flip another. Continue until you've completed your workout, reshuffling if needed, suggests Kelly.

Grab your spouse: Couples can still exercise together even with one treadmill. Do a series of three resistance moves such as biceps curls, squats, and ab crunches while your partner walks, then switch. Keep taking turns until you've both gotten in your workout.

Use the television: While watching TV, speed up when a commercial comes on. Or pick a character and speed up for each 2- or 3-minute segment that she's on-screen.

When the weather's bad, you're waiting for a phone call, or you've got a sick child or parent to care forand no treadmillfitting in your daily walk can be tough. We asked Carol Espel, an exercise physiologist and fitness and program director at Pritikin Longevity Center + Spa in Miami, FL, and Memer Kladis, former assistant director for The National Institute for Fitness and Sport in Indianapolis to develop a muscle-building "walking" routine that you can do around the house. This routine mimics walking movements and targets walking muscles to help you maintain flexibility and stay in tip-top walking form.

Leg circles (to keep hips flexible and strong): Holding onto a wall for support, lift your right leg out in front of you, bending the knee to form a 90-degree angle. Your thigh should be parallel to the floor, as if you're marching. Rotating at the hip, circle your leg to the right as far as possible. Don't move any other part of your body. Slowly lower your leg, then bring it back to the forward position again. Do 10 to 12 circles. Repeat with your left leg. For variety, reverse the leg circles by lifting your legs up and out to the side first, then rotating forward and down.

Hip circles (to keep hips flexible and mobile): Stand about 2 feet from a wall, with your feet shoulder-width apart and your toes pointing forward. Lean into the wall, and place both hands on the wall for support. Bend your knees slightly, and circle your hips clockwise, as if youre a belly dancer. Do 10 to 12 full circles, then rotate your hips counterclockwise.

Heel walks (to strengthen shins and help with heel-toe technique): Walk by balancing on your heels only; your feet should be flexed and your toes pointing toward the ceiling. Do a lap around your living room. For variety, try these with your heels pointing a bit inward or outwardthis targets the shin muscles differently.

Toe walks (to strengthen calves and help with heel-toe technique): Walk by balancing on the balls of your feet, heels off the floor. Do a lap around your kitchen or living room. For variety, try these with your toes pointing a bit inward or outwardthis targets the calf muscles differently.

Windmills (to keep shoulders flexible and agile): One at a time, circle each arm forward, up, back, and down. Alternate for 10 to 12 windmills with each arm, then reverse the direction.

Step lunges (to strengthen quads): Facing a staircase, place your right foot on the bottom step and your left foot several feet behind you on the floor. Lower your body until your right leg forms a 90-degree angle. Make sure that your right knee stays over your ankle. Pause, then slowly return to the starting position, concentrating on pushing up through your right heel. Do one set of 8 to 12 reps before switching to your left leg.

One-legged curls (to strengthen hamstrings): Lie on your back with your arms at your sides, your right knee bent, and your foot flat on the floor. Place your left foot on a standard-size kids ball (12 to 18 inches in diameter). Supporting yourself on your back, arms, and right leg, raise your pelvis a few inches off the floor. Digging your left heel into the ball, slowly curl it toward you. Pause, then slowly push the ball back, resisting the ground as you roll. Do one set of 8 to 12 reps before switching legs.

Pelvic tilts (to strengthen glutes): Lie on your back with your arms at your sides and your heels resting on a low stool, step, or box; your feet should be shoulder-width apart. Tighten your butt, and slowly lift your pelvis as high as is comfortable. Pause, then slowly lower without touching the floor. Repeat. Do 8 to 12 tilts.

Aerobic stepping (for cardio): Try climbing stairs or using the bottom step for a few minutes of step aerobics (pump up the intensity by adding arm movements). A bonus: Just 10 minutes of walking up and down stairs can boost your energy more than 50 mg of caffeine (the amount thats in about half a cup of coffee), according to research.

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A year ago, I was a pretty sick lady. In late July, inflammation in my body went off the charts and my optic nerves swelled, putting my eyesight in jeopardy. What followed was a biopsy of an artery in my head, a CAT scan, lumbar puncture, and an MRI. It also meant monthly eye doctor's appointments, blood tests, and 11months of prednisone. A LOT of prednisone.

All that prednisone did crazy things to my body and my emotions. I gained a bunch of weight, my face swelled, I had a hunch on my back, and was weak almost all of the time. I didn't look like me, and barely felt like me. Some days I couldn't drive because I was fatigued and couldn't see. Sometimes my eyes were so blurry I had to just close them and wait until it cleared a little.Every day felt like a fight.

I found my way to a specialist who was able to figure it all out, and in June of this year I was able to finally get off prednisone. I'm slowly getting my strength and my life back. This past week I went to the eye doctor and found out my prescription only changed a little bit since my last exam. It actually changed only one "click."I was overjoyed and so thankful to God and everyone who stood by me! When hard times come and family and friends stick by you, is the best feeling in the world.

My brother, Matt, flew in to take care of me after the biopsy in August of 2019, and encouraged us for the fight ahead. My kids and their families adjusted during visits and did a lot of sitting and visiting, because that's all I could do. I received lots of prayers and encouragement from my mom, brothers, sisters and extended family. They always contacted me at just the right time and would lift my spirits.

My husband, Mark, was my caregiver and cheerleader. If the only good thing was that my eyes weren't too blurry that day, he'd thank God for it. If I cooked once or twice in a two-week period, he'd say thank you for making the effort. When I was up and down at all hours of the night due to steroids, he ignored that I was interrupting his sleep too with my cleaning. He did ask that I not do dishes or vacuum in the middle of the night, but I get that. We have an old house and noise carries!

My work family is so supportive and made sure that everything was covered. They filled in the gaps and gave me much grace when I needed it most. They've been champions and solution-oriented every step of the way. I appreciate who they are very much.

I know that things don't always work out like they did for me this time. Our nation has seen a lot of loss this year. Family members and friends have died due to illness, accidentsand COVID-19. People have lost jobs and relationships due to the stress. Cities have been burned and vandalized because of hate, anger, and in the name of activism.You know what though? In that moment when Dr. Foust said, "You don't have to get new glasses unless you just want to. Your prescription is pretty much the same," my heart soared. I was joyful and thankful, and it felt good to focus on a good thing.

Let's remember to look for those moments. They are still here, we just have to find them. I was sitting in my recliner one night wondering if I'd ever be me again. I was starting to lose hope. Mark said, "It's OK,babe! You're getting better every day, even when we can't see it." I wondered, did he really think that? Was it true? So I'd agree with him with my words, and in my heart, and pushed through another day. I am getting stronger now and though I'm still slow, I'll get there. I'm losing weight and feeling like me again. The turnaround has begun.

Jeremiah 29:11 says, "For I know the plans I have for you," says the lord. "They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope." A future and a hope. You can trust that God wants good things for you and is working on your behalf even in the middle of trials and hard times.

My wish for you is that you find joy in your day today and it gives you hope that you are going to make it, no matter what you are going through. May you be blessed and your turnaround be soon.

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In total, there are 20 different amino acids. They all have vastly different properties and exert different effects within the system.

Whilst a protein may contain 50 or more amino acids, the balance of the amino acids it contains ultimately determines what kind of impact it will have on the body.

The same goes for peptides too; amino acids can lead to everything from CNS (Central Nervous System) responses to the replenishment and evolution of organ tissue and muscle cells.

We can only synthesise 11 of these 20 amino acids on our own using our internal mechanisms; we need to source the other 9 (known as essential amino acids because they are essential components of our nutritional intake) from food meaning that the spectrum of benefits on offer by the proteins and peptides we naturally produce are somewhat resigned to the effects on offer with these 11 acid types only.

Bioengineering allows us to combine these 11 man made amino acids with any number of the other 9 essential amino acids to produce compounds that are capable of exerting varying effects on the body.

Not only that, but we can actually choose to alter the structure of either essential or nonessential amino acids, further manipulating the effects they can exert.

Regardless of the manner in which a peptide or protein is created (either naturally occurring or unnaturally synthesises in a laboratory) the crux of the entire operational efforts of these molecules is indeed the amino acid code contained within.

As previously stated, these individual acids can lead to any one of several responses within the body combining them together can exert either multiple or one primary effect.

Its still not entirely known how certain amino acid sequences can lead to certain effects occurring.

Being that amino acids are considered to be the building blocks of the human body, it is perhaps possible that each and every hormone / enzyme contains its own unique amino acid code, and once discovered, the effects of said hormone or enzyme can be recreated / replicated.

That certainly appears to be the case in this instance, because the 29 amino acid code contained within sermorelin directly mimics the effects of growth hormone releasing hormone.

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Weight loss, when done in a healthy way, takes time. Quick fixes can trim the waistline in the short-term, but finding lifestyle changes produce long-lasting results. This is true even if it takes a little while to master them, and a new study proves it. Researchers at Yale and Cornell University say celebrating the smaller victories along the long journey is the key to helping increase weight loss. They compare it to paying off debt. You put a little money in over time until you don't owe any more!

In the study, 36,245 people use an app called Lose It! that tracks goals users set for daily activity and calories. The authors of the study found people were more inclined to follow daily calorie and exercise budgets when using the app. This suggests the smaller goals the app notes help to keep people on track. (Making your own meals puts you in charge of the calorie count, and here are the 21 Best Healthy Cooking Hacks of All Time.)

"Even though there was no kind of punishment attached to going over the budget, people worked to follow it," Kosuke Uetake, an associate professor of marketing at Yale and co-author of the study, says about the daily goals. "We saw this positive spillover where short-term success led to longer-term success."

Uetake and Nathan Yang, the other co-author, describe static goals, or ones that don't change, as less effective compared to adaptive goals that shift based on progress. Their data confirms it, too. Adaptive goals that celebrate the small victories show an increase in weight loss more than uniform goals. Like debt, the daily, weekly, and/or monthly wins soon add up to reaching bigger goals.

Hopping on fad diets that promise to help you lose weight in two weeks isn't the best route to go. For more expert-approved ways to see a smaller number on the scale, here are the 25 best weight loss tips from doctors. And don't forget to go over your goals with your own doctor!

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MSK expert Neil Iyengar explains what is known about the weight-loss technique called intermittent fasting as a tool against breast cancer.

Intermittent fasting is one of the most talked-about topics among people looking to lose weight and improve their overall health. The basic idea is straightforward: Stop eating for specified periods of time with the goal of dropping unwanted pounds.

Over the last few years, intermittent fasting has moved beyond diet gurus to serious consideration by cancer researchers. It is well established that the risk and treatment of some cancers particularly breast cancer are impacted by obesity, nutrition, and exercise. Could intermittent fasting be used as a tool against breast cancer?

Memorial Sloan Ketterings Neil Iyengar cares for people with breast cancer and is a leading expert on the relationship between cancer, obesity, nutrition, and exercise. He answers some of the most common questions about intermittent fasting and breast cancer.

There are many different versions of it. But the bottom line is that its a dietary pattern to put the body in a fasting state by not eating for a significant period of time. You arent told what kind of foods to eat or not to eat. Instead, its about timing.

Some versions have you fast on alternate days. Some versions call for fasting during waking hours, others incorporate sleeping hours into the fasting period. It requires a substantial period of not eating going without food for a couple of hours wont do it.

Breast cancer is one of at least 13 cancers that are sensitive to obesity and the fat composition of the body. Fatty tissue promotes the development and growth of breast cancer. Therefore, weight-loss strategies that can help lower fat and promote a healthy balance between fat and muscle are of interest to breast cancer researchers.

Weight-loss strategies that can help lower fat and promote a healthy balance between fat and muscle are of interest to breast cancer researchers.

We are also learning a lot about the role of insulin and glucose in the growth of breast cancer. Its well known that hormones like estrogen fuel the growth of cancer cells in nearly 80% of breast cancer cases. Were learning that insulin has a lot of interplay with hormones like estrogen, and excess body fat can accelerate insulin production.

The rationale for investigating intermittent fasting in the context of breast cancer is to test whether this strategy will reduce fat and improve insulin levels, which in turn can help lower estrogen levels and slow the growth of breast tumors.

This research is in an early phase. There is little research yet on intermittent fasting and cancer that involves humans instead, its what we call pre-clinical research, meaning in mice and other models. The data from pre-clinical research is promising, but it will take rigorous testing to prove whether this will really help people with breast cancer. That research is underway and the data are starting to be reported. One recently published study showed no improvement in weight or fat loss with a specific intermittent fasting approach. Ongoing studies are testing other types of intermittent fasting strategies.

If intermittent fasting turns out to be a successful fat-loss strategy that improves metabolic health, we could potentially harness these effects to reduce the risk that breast cancer will come back after treatment. We know that metabolic disturbances, like too much insulin and blood sugar, increase the risk of breast cancer recurring. By reducing fat and insulin levels, intermittent fasting could help reduce that risk. Other dietary strategies may prove useful in this as well.

Successful fat-loss strategies may also help make treatments work better. For instance, we often give steroids with cancer treatments in order to reduce the side effects of chemotherapy. But the steroids also drive up insulin levels, which we dont want. Diets that keep insulin in balance may help maintain the benefits of the steroids while reducing the drawbacks.

In terms of reducing the risk for developing breast cancer in the first place, its very difficult to design a research trialbecause there are so many factors that contribute to the development of breast cancer. A lot more long-term research would need to be done before we could make any firm conclusions.

If people get overly enthusiastic about intermittent fasting, they can starve themselves. Especially during breast cancer treatment, thats bad some treatments cant be given if the patient is malnourished.

First, talk to your doctor. If you are in treatment for breast cancer, stick with the proven treatments. We know, for instance, that hormone therapy reduces the risk of cancer coming back by 50% for the majority of breast cancer cases. We have to do more research to see if intermittent fasting, or any dietary approach, can definitely reduce the risk of breast cancer recurrence.

Ultimately, we hope that there will be several dietary strategies that prove to be successful for reducing fat mass, improving metabolic health, and reducing the risk of breast cancer or breast cancer recurrence in the long run. This would allow people to choose a diet with their oncologist that works well for them and that is compatible with their cancer treatment. For now, we know that it is important to maintain a healthy weight, including healthy body fat levels. More data are needed before we can make specific recommendations.

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As all of this has been happening, there has also been a remarkable collapse in the Justice Departments pursuit of white-collar crime. According to data maintained by Syracuse University that spans more than 30 years, the Justice Departments number of white-collar prosecutions has repeatedly hit all-time lows during Trumps tenure. To be sure, these problems did not all start under Trumps watchas law professor Jennifer Taub explains in her new book Big Dirty Moneybut they have gotten markedly worse.

The divergent trendsincreasing financial crime, decreasing enforcementshould already have been a national scandal. The sheer scale of the many other forms of corruption and ineptitude throughout this administration, however, seem to have prevented it from breaking through, particularly in light of the ongoing pandemic. Now is an opportune time for the Biden campaign to make the case to the public for a concerted crackdown on financial crimeto explain that the federal government desperately needs a prompt, wholesale and aggressive effort to improve the effectiveness of its law enforcement apparatus in this area, if there is any hope for change.

There are many reasons for the current state of affairs, even beyond Trumps personal interests. One of them is that neither Attorney General William Barr nor former Attorney General Jeff Sessions seemed to have had much interest in pursuing financial crime. Barr has been more interested in expanding executive power and promoting Trumps political and personal priorities. Sessions used the job to advance his interest in making life as difficult as possible for undocumented immigrants. There has also been a series of internal policy changes that have led to greater leniency in corporate criminal investigationsincluding the reversal of a policy created by former Obama Deputy Attorney General Sally Yates that required prosecutors to pursue individuals who committed criminal misconduct at corporations instead of merely entering into big-dollar settlements with the companies and moving on.

Meanwhile, there has been a noticeable deficit of high-level prosecutorial talent in the department, owing at least in part to the fact (widely known in legal circles) that many prominent conservative lawyers did not want to work in the Trump Justice Departmentdue to distaste for the man and his policies, concerns over the long-term financial impact of going back to the private sector after working for the most divisive president in decades, or both. A surprising number of senior Justice Department officials overseeing wide swathes of the countrys criminal law enforcement work have never even been prosecutors. As a result, the Trump-era political appointees and career officials who manage the departments work in this area have overseen a surprisingly long list of high-profile losses and setbacks in the last few years.

Covid-19 appears to have made matters worse. There has been a wave of consumer financial fraud that has grown out of the pandemic that the Justice Department has done virtually nothing to address and that has resulted in more than 200,000 complaints to the Federal Trade Commission, totaling more than $150 million in losses. But because financial fraud is significantly underreported (many people are ashamed to admit that they have been victimized), the real numbers are likely at least several multiples of these figures. The department has also done little to pursue an international fraud on state unemployment agencies using stolen personal information from Americans, which has cost states at least hundreds of millions of dollars.

The issue has gotten virtually no attention during the general election campaign, but it was one of the many policy areas that Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren raised during the Democratic presidential primaries. Among other things, she campaigned on a law that she had proposed that would have allowed the government to criminally prosecute corporate executives who had negligently overseen companies where criminal conduct had occurred. That particular proposal had its detractors, but it represented much-needed fresh thinking in the area and started a discussion about the limits of white-collar criminal enforcement that had been dormant for too long.

After Warren and others dropped out of the race, however, that issue fell by the wayside. Biden has instead pursued a campaign strategy structured around pledges to reunite the country, level the economic playing field and contain the pandemic. For better or worse politically, Bidens campaign has let events dictate its priorities rather than try to direct the countrys focus. In so doing, Bidens criminal justice plan has been focused on addressing the pervasive racial inequities in the systemwhich have rightly come under scrutiny again in recent months as a result of police violence and widespread protestsas well as other key progressive priorities, like reducing mass incarceration. But one effect of this gap in Bidens public platform is that it has left his campaign at least partially flat-footed dealing with the stories on Trumps taxes in the New York Times. If Bidens campaign had had a concrete and comprehensive proposal to address white-collar crime and financial crime, this could have been a major opportunity for it to tie the news to specific policy ideas. It didnt.

Voters interested in this topic actually have some reason to be skeptical of the attention that this problem might receive in a Biden presidency, since the Justice Department during Barack Obamas presidency drew a significant amount of criticism over its failure to pursue fraudsters and corporate misconduct after the last financial crisis. Which is why taking a more outspoken stand makes all the more sense for Joe Biden. There is even good reason to believeas a strictly political matterthat doing so could draw the support of people from both the tough-on-crime right and the political left. It is an issue not nearly as ideologically polarizing as the race and policing questions that have dominated the campaign.

What should Biden do? He could start by proposing to initiate a uniform federal effort to collect data on the national prevalence of financial crime, which, unlike for other crimes, does not yet exist. Ensuring the right people are in positions of power in the Justice Department would obviously be important too, but the administration under Biden could also issue a directive to local U.S. Attorneys offices throughout the country to make this a key priority for enforcement, much like the Trump administration did with immigration.

The Biden campaign could pledge that, if elected, his Justice Department would at least revisitand strongly consider reversingthe changes to department policy under the Trump administration that have made the enforcement of financial criminal laws more lax, like giving leniency to corporations that self-report the misconduct of their employees. Biden could take a law-and-order approach, promising that his administration would seek a dramatic increase in funding for law enforcement agencies so that they can increase their capabilities, including by hiring more financial analysts, economists and prosecutors. He could promise to make a concerted effort to improve coordination between regulatory agencies and the Justice Departmentparticularly consumer protection agencies like the FTC and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureauso that serious cases that lead to civil penalties receive appropriate attention as potential criminal matters too. For a candidate dogged by questions of how he would be able to pay for his proposed climate and health care programs, Biden could pledge to dramatically ramp up the IRS audit and enforcement capabilities, so that the government actually brings in more of the money its owed. And he could argue that the prosecution of criminal tax fraud would be a top priority.

As for Trump, in a properly functioning Justice Department, his tax avoidance, global financial entanglements, and unusual business and campaign transactions already would have attracted the attention of prosecutors. In fairness to the president, it is too soon to conclude that he has committed any crimes. That said, there would be more than enough reason for a very fulsome investigation if this were anyone but the president. But even setting Trump aside, one thing is clear: This country has been in the midst of an epidemic of financial crime that has been getting worse by the day. Now is the time for the Biden campaign to make this the prominent issue for voters that it canand shouldbe.

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New Study Links Arthritic Pain to High Levels of Depression and Anxiety: Could Rose-hip be the Answer? WorldMentalHealth Day is (Saturday 10thOctober 2020),is just around the corner, an event committed to raising awareness of mental health issues and mobilising support efforts.The importance of mental health is increasingly in the spotlight, however often overlooked is the hidden impact of chronic health conditions such as arthritis on an often invisible, but considerable, proportion of society.

A new study, published last month in the European Journal of Pain, highlights a stronglink between the persistent pain experienced by arthritis patients and increased suffering from anxiety and depression1.

10 million people in the UK live with arthritis, a figure that is predicted to rise to 17 million by 20302. Sufferers experience debilitating symptoms including chronic joint pain, inflammation, stiffness, reduced mobility and fatigue, causing lifestyle changes that impact all areas of wellbeing.

According to a recent Joint Health of the Nation Report,one in five adults with arthritis have been found to experience depression and anxiety2, largely as a result of the increased pain of arthritic joints.Studies have shown thatpain is the largest impacting factor to health-related quality of life within the UK, followed by depression and osteoarthritis3 a condition of which one third of the population aged over 45 have sought treatment4.

A survey by GOPO Joint Health5found that joint pain caused:

As a result, many were found to suffer from loneliness and isolation, causing a profound impact on mental health and contributing to 20% suffering from depression and anxiety2.These results highlight the need for a broader approach to the care of arthritis patients, and a sustainable long-term solution to pain relief.

According to the mental health charity Mind, signs that someone is suffering from depression include; lack of interest in activities, changes in sleep patterns, lack of energy, inability to concentrate, weight loss or gain and suicidal thoughts. Meanwhile anxiety is characterised by feelings of tension, panic and worry as well as increased blood pressure.

According to Dr Alastair Dickson, GP and Health Economist with an interest in rheumatology and arthritis;

Osteoarthritis is common with patients typically presenting complaining of joint pain. This pain affects patients quality of life. Studies show that persistent pain can lead to depression as well as restricting activities.Accessing advice on ways to manage and treat your osteoarthritis is best done early, with chemists, first contact physiotherapists as well as GPs able to give you advice on self-management and treatment.Self-management options might include keeping mobile through daily exercise, losing weight, over the counter medications and supplements.

Scientifically backed food supplements offer hope for patients seeking pain relief without dependence on painkillers, which are shown to have potentially harmful side effects if taken long-term. Experts believe that a key ingredient, thenatural anti-inflammatory compound GOPO,derived from rose-hips could help to reduce pain and tenderness in joints, without the risk of side effects.

Numerous extensive scientific studies have shown that the galactolipid GOPO produces significant and consistent pain relief and improved joint function6-10, enabling reduced consumption of painkillers by as much as 40%7over a three-month period. In one study, 8 out of 10 patients reported a significant reduction in pain after just 3 weeks of GOPO7.

The success of GOPO Joint Health in relieving joint pain and increasing mobility enables those affected by joint health conditions to maintain a fulfilling and active life, free from the burden of their symptoms.

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GOPOJoint Health

GOPOhas been evaluated in numerous rigorously-conducted, placebo-controlled, clinical trials involving hundreds of patients with difficult-to-treat chronic joint conditions, including osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis6-10. Efficacy results have been consistently positive and evidence supporting the benefits of GOPOhas been presented around the world at numerous clinical meetings and many studies have been published in peer-reviewed journals.

HOW THE GALACTOLIPID, GOPO, WORKS

Laboratory studies into GOPOhave demonstrated that it can switch off certain genes responsible for producing proteins and enzymes that have been implicated in inflammatory joint destruction and switch on genes that help to produce collagen and cartilage9, which are essential components of a healthy joint. This suggests that when taken long term, the galactolipid GOPOmay protect cartilage cells and help torebuild joint tissues9.

High levels of the galactolipid GOPO are found only in GOPO Joint Health

GOPOJoint Health is also rich in vitamin C which is essential for normal collagen formation, needed by the body for healthy bones and cartilage.

GOPOJoint Health is availablefromBoots, Amazon, supermarkets and independent chemists nationwide and is priced at 19.52 for 120 capsules and 29.60 for 200 capsules.

Visitwww.gopo.co.ukfor further information.

References:

1.VergneSalle, P,Pouplin, S,Trouvin, AP, et al.The burden of pain in rheumatoid arthritis: Impact of diseaseactivity and psychological factors.Eur J Pain.2020;00:111.https://doi.org/10.1002/ejp.1651

2. Joint Health of the Nation Report, 2019

3.Wu, Mengjun et al. Examining the impact of 11 long-standing health conditions on health-related quality of life using the EQ-5D in a general population sample.The European journal of health economics : HEPAC : health economics in prevention and carevol. 16,2 (2015): 141-51. doi:10.1007/s10198-013-0559-zhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4339694/

4.Arthritis Research UKhttp://www.arthritisresearchuk.org/arthritis-information/data-and-statistics/data-by-condition/osteoarthritis.aspx

5.GOPO Joint Health Survey, Censuswide, 2017

6.Willich SN, Rossnagel K, Roll S, et al. Rose hip herbal remedy in patients with rheumatoid arthritis a randomised controlled trial.Phytomedicine. 2010;17(2):87-93. doi:10.1016/j.phymed.2009.09.003

7. Winther, K et al. A powder made from seeds and shells of a rose-hip subspecies (Rosa canina) reduces symptoms of knee and hip osteoarthritis: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial.Scandinavian journal of rheumatologyvol. 34,4 (2005): 302-8. doi:10.1080/03009740510018624

8.Christensen R et al.Does the hip powder of Rose canina (rose-hip) reduce pain in osteoarthritis patients? a meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials, Osteoarthritis Cartilage (2008)

9.Schwager J, Richard N, Wolfram S. Anti-inflammatory and chondro-protective effects of rose-hip powder and its constituent galactolipids GOPO.Poster presentation at the World Congress of Osteoarthritis (OARSI) 2008

10. Scaife R. The effect of GOPO supplementation on passive joint forces and subjective assessment of pain in a non-arthritic population. Poster presentation at the International Sports Science and Sports Medicine Conference 2013, Newcastle, August 21-23

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MARION Governor Mike DeWine provided the following updates on Ohiosresponse to the COVID-19 pandemic. Thursdays press conference was heldin Marion at the home of President Warren G. Harding.

Updated county risk levels

GovernorDeWine released Ohios updated Public Health Advisory System map. Newhealth data compiled by the Ohio Department of Health found that 18counties currently have a very high risk of exposure and spread (Level3): Ashland, Butler, Fayette, Hamilton, Lawrence, Madison, Mahoning,Marion, Mercer, Montgomery, Muskingum, Pike, Portage, Putnam, Richland,Ross, Scioto and Trumbull.

We have 18 Red counties, which is morethan weve seen since the week of July 23, said Governor DeWine.Additionally, there are 58 Orange counties this week, the highest ever.Ninety-six percent of Ohioans are living in a Red or Orange county. Thevirus continues to spread quickly throughout the state, and we need tocontinue staying at home when sick, wearing a mask when out, and keepingat least six feet between you and those outside of your household.

DeWine was cautioning Ohioans Friday when in talking to reporters in Toledo.

Whatwere seeing in NW Ohio & across the state is many cases are comingfrom social gatherings - parties, people getting together, not wearingmasks, not keeping distance. Were seeing bad trends. We cant let thisvirus flare up, said DeWine. I dont want to be an alarmist, but ifyou want your kids physically in school, weve got to slow this down. Ifthere is spread in the community, more schools will end up goingremote. Please wear a mask. Please encourage your friends to wearmasks.

A county-by-county breakdown outlining the presence ofCOVID-19 in all of Ohios 88 counties can be found on the Ohio PublicHealth Advisory Systems website.

Nursing home visitation order

GovernorDeWine announced that Ohio Department of Health Interim Director LanceHimes has signed the order that allows nursing facilities to permitindoor visitation beginning Monday. In order to permit indoorvisitation, facilities are required to meet certain health and safetyrequirements.

The visits will be limited to two visitors and willbe a maximum of 30 minutes. Visitors will have to be socially distancedand wear a face covering. Visits are to occur in areas that are separatefrom a residents room.

Facilities are required to reportvisitation information, including visitation status, hours, maximumvisitation time, and number of visitors via an online dashboard atcoronavirus.ohio.gov. Facilities must register with the state by Oct.19.

In addition, this order also details compassionate carevisits, which are separate and distinct from normal visitation. Thesevisits are not exclusively for end-of-life situations, but can alsoinclude situations where a resident was recently admitted to the homeand are struggling with the change in environment and lack of familysupport.

Other situations can include when a resident is grievingsomeone who recently passed away, a resident that may need encouragementto eat or drink that was previously provided by a family member orcaregiver and is experiencing weight loss or dehydration, or when aresident is experiencing emotional distress.

Facilities shouldwork with residents, families, caregivers, resident representatives,clinicians, and the Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman programto identify the need, length, and frequency of these visits.

The order is available on coronavirus.ohio.gov.

H2Ohio update

Priorto todays press conference, Governor DeWine visited the site of afuture H2Ohio wetland complex in Wyandot County. The new wetlandcomplex, with several new and restored wetlands, will be developed atthe headwaters of the Blanchard River, which flows into Lake Erie.

H2Ohiois a comprehensive, data-driven water quality plan to reduce harmfulalgal blooms, improve wastewater infrastructure, and prevent leadcontamination. An important part of this plan includes expanding andprotecting wetlands throughout the state.

Ohio Task Force One

GovernorDeWine acknowledged Ohios Task Force One as they were activated anddeployed yesterday to assist those impacted by Hurricane Delta inLouisiana. Ohios Task Force One is headquartered near Dayton, Ohio, andserves as one of the top Urban Search and Rescue teams.

Womens Enterprise Certification

BeginningFriday, the Ohio Department Administrative Services (DAS) launched theOhio Womens Enterprise Certification (WBE). This first-of-its-kindcertification will allow women-owned businesses to seek certificationfrom the Equal Employment Opportunity office at DAS.

Center for Community Solutions

GovernorDeWine acknowledged Kimberly Hall, Director of the Ohio Department ofJob and Family Services and Congresswoman Marcia Fudge for being namedthe 2020 Center for Community Solutions Public Service award winners.

TheCenter for Community Solutions awarded both Director Hall andCongresswoman Fudge for their commitment to ensuring Ohioans have accessto food and nutrition services through the Supplemental NutritionAssistance Program, as well as for their efforts to create thePandemic-EBT program, which provides critical assistance to hundreds ofthousands of Ohio school-aged children.

Donate Life

DonateLife Ohio will be holding Ohios first-ever online donor registrationdrive today. Donate Lifes Dont Wait, Save 8 campaign encouragesOhioans to register online to become a donor, rather than waiting until avisit to the Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV). In Ohio, more than 3,000people are waiting for a life-saving organ transplant.

First ladies for Health- Family health day

TheOhio National Guard will be assisting with free COVID-19 testing in theCincinnati-area on Sunday, October 11. Testing will be available innine Cincinnati locations from 1-4 p.m. Several of these locations alsooffer flu shots.

Information on testing in Cincinnati is available at FamilyHealthDay.org.

Additionalinformation about COVID-19 testing throughout the state is available atcoronavirus.ohio.gov under the Testing and Community Health Centerstab.

Fridays COVID-19 data

There were166,102 confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in Ohio and 4,994confirmed and probable COVID-19 deaths. A total of 16,301 people havebeen hospitalized, including 3,413 admissions to intensive care units.In-depth data can be accessed by visiting coronavirus.ohio.gov.

Videoof Thursdays full update, including versions with foreign languagetranslation, can be viewed on the Ohio Channels YouTube page.

For more information on Ohios response to COVID-19, visit coronavirus.ohio.gov or call 1-833-4-ASK-ODH.

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Following the plan can help some people shape up, according to fitness expert Daniel Herman.

He said: "A keto or ketogenic diet is a very low-carb diet (not no carb), which turns the body into a fat-burning machine.

"It has many proven benefits for weight loss, health and performance, as millions of people have experienced already."

The diet is thought to help the body enter into the fat-burning state called ketosis.

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This can boost the metabolism and speed up weight loss results, Daniel explained.

He continued: "The 'keto' in a ketogenic diet comes from the fact that it makes the body produce small fuel molecules called 'ketones'.

"This is an alternative fuel for the body, used when blood sugar (glucose) is in short supply.

"On a ketogenic diet, your entire body switches its fuel supply to run almost entirely on fat.

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"Insulin levels become very low, and fat burning increases dramatically. It becomes easy to access your fat stores to burn them off.

"This is obviously great if youre trying to lose weight, but there are also other less obvious benefits, such as less hunger and a steady supply of energy.

"A keto diet can be eaten indefinitely and also results in ketosis. It has many of the benefits of fasting including weight loss without having to fast."

By entering ketosis, Daniel suggested the body can start to burn fat quickly.

Dieters should avoid pasta, rice, bread, sugary fruits and sweet treats.

Daniel added: "In summary, eat really low carb foods like meat, fish, eggs, vegetables and natural fats like butter or olive oil.

"As a basic beginners rule, stick to foods with fewer than five percent carbs."

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If youre looking to trim down, figuring out the secret sauce for saving muscle while losing fat can feel pretty overwhelming.

The good news: While its not always easy, its totally possible to lose fat and gain muscles at the same time. It just takes a little patience and planning. Trust us, we asked *a lot* of experts.

Losing weight is exactly what it sounds like: It means that the number on the scale is getting lower.

Your total body weight is comprised of lean body mass and fat mass, says Anna Em, certified personal trainer and creator of The Weight Training Goddess.

Your lean body mass is made up of muscle mass, water mass, bone mass, organs, and tissue. Therefore, if you lose weight, you could be losing fat or lean body mass.

Whats more, losing body fat while gaining muscle requires somewhat conflicting approaches. The traditional path for losing body fat is caloric deficit via diet and exercise.

Gaining muscle typically involves a caloric surplus, which supports the development of new tissue, says Elliot Upton, a National Academy of Sports Medicine certified personal trainer at Ultimate Performance and Head of LiveUP Online Coaching.

To muddle things even further, fat and muscle are closely linked, making it difficult to prioritize losing one without impacting the other, says Jonathan Jordan, a certified personal trainer, massage therapist, and group fitness instructor for Equinox in San Francisco, CA.

The takeaway?

Fat loss is not the same as weight loss. And if you want to keep or gain muscle while losing fat, you need a very targeted approach.

Maintaining and building muscle while losing fat requires much of the same as just losing fat: You need to eat a balanced diet and exercise regularly, incorporating strength training into your workout routine.

These are consistent routines that you can try to maintain on a daily basis. In other words, you want to think beyond a fad diet that promises quick results.

And dont forget these additional tips:

A calorie deficit doesnt mean eating as little as possible.

I usually recommend three balanced meals composed of protein, starch, vegetables, and healthy fats, and two snacks composed of protein and fiber, says Paula Rubello, a registered dietitian.

Acting like food is the enemy is not the way to go here: If youre running on no calories or on very little calories, your body will need to take energy from your muscles, resulting in loss of muscle mass, she says.

To burn fat and not lose muscle requires both aerobic and strength training, says Wendy Bazilian, doctor of public health, registered dietitian, and an American College of Sports Medicine certified exercise physiologist.

Exercising regularly may be essential for losing fat and maintaining muscle, but that doesnt mean you should work yourself to the bone. Rest is just as essential.

According to Upton, overtraining and pushing yourself beyond the limit can cause excessive muscle protein breakdown (the opposite of what you want).

You also want to make sure youre getting enough sleep and working on lowering your stress levels. If you are over stressed and under slept, your body will hold onto body fat, Jordan says.

Keep these tips in mind when creating an exercise plan that works for you.

Aerobic exercise is key for losing fat, but it doesnt have to mean a daily HIIT class. High-intensity workouts can of course be great, but low impact and low intensity workouts can be equally beneficial.

Need some ideas? Bazilian recommends long walks, jogging, running, biking, dancing, Zumba, cardio boxing, swimming, rowing, and jump rope. Aerobic doesnt have to be hard, but it needs to be sustained, working up toward 45 to 60 minutes of sustained exercise, she explains.

If youre just starting out, do it in smaller bouts respecting your limits. This also helps with making your cells more receptive to taking in blood sugar and helps with insulin sensitivity, which can help the whole fat burning (and not fat storage) on a physiological level.

Cardio is necessary for burning fat, but strength training is necessary for building and maintaining muscle actually, its also necessary for burning fat.

A well-structured, progressive, and challenging resistance training program is one of the most effective tools for fat loss and body recomposition, Upton says.

Not only can lifting hard and heavy expend a decent amount of calories session to session, but as opposed to cardio, it actually builds muscle tissue, which will increase your basal metabolic rate. In other words? You can eat more and still lose. The ultimate goal!

When getting into a strength training routine, you want to consistently switch things up rather than fall into a pattern. Upton says that the possibility of so many variables is what helps you challenge your body and progress.

Some of the variables we can change are reps, sets, weight, tempo (speed during the movement), or total time under tension, range of motion, rest, angles, machines vs. free weights, he says.

And dont just focus on one part of your body targeted fat loss doesnt work.

Doing a systematic, but simple, head-to-toe routine shoulders, back (between the shoulder blades) and lats, biceps, triceps, abs, thighs, hips/buttocks, hamstrings, and calves can be very productive, says Bazilian.

Ditch those 2-pound dumbbells. Lifting heavy is key, says Upton, as increasing the weight better stimulates the muscle growth needed to improve body composition.

For those who are new to weightlifting, Upton recommends starting out by performing full-body workouts three times a week and following the core training principle of progressive overload.

Progressive overload is simply the incremental increase of stress placed on the body when training, he explains.

Remember, muscle growth comes from forcing the body to adapt to new and more challenging stressors in training. If you do not constantly challenge the body and give it fresh stimuli to adapt to, then it will never grow or improve.

Upton calls big compound exercises a great bang-for-your-buck way to recruit more muscle mass in training and burn more calories. Compound exercises include moves like squats, deadlifts, and pull-ups.

Prioritize these moves over isolation exercises like leg extensions and bicep curls if fat loss is your goal, he says.

These types of exercises stimulate the greatest release of human growth hormones, which help to preserve lean muscle mass, Anna says. She points out that theyre also ideal for anyone in a rush since they work so much of your body so quickly.

Youre excited about your new workout program, so you go really hard, really fast and then you end up injuring yourself or overworking your body. Nothing stops you faster than injury, Bazilian says. Get a game plan and tackle this one day at a time at a level you are able to do.

She recommends seeking help from a personal trainer or physical therapist if possible, or even just following a free or low cost online program and app created by real experts.

Letting your body recuperate from all of this work couldnt be more important.

One of the common reasons people lose so much muscle when they are dieting or trying to lose fat is that they train way too much, and this results in creating too much muscle breakdown, as opposed to improving performance and increasing muscle mass, Upton says.

Upton says that getting enough sleep is vital to the recovery process, noting the link between poor sleep and weight gain.

Its important to note that even sleep loss of up to 3 hours can lead to us lose more than 50 percent less body fat during a planned phase of weight loss, and actually lose more muscle tissue too, he says.

The most important thing is to include all nutrients in your diet (protein, fats, and carbs) and never eliminate a specific nutrient, Rubello says. A balanced diet that consists of three meals and two or three satisfying snacks is key.

At the same time, you do have to be in a calorie deficit to lose fat. You need to be burning more energy than you consume in a day, and the best way to do this is to eat a little bit less and move a whole lot more, Upton says. Creating and maintaining a calorie deficit is the secret behind any diet.

Ingesting an adequate amount of protein is necessary for preserving muscle tissue.

It helps to repair, rebuild, and maintain muscle tissue, which not only improves body composition, but also increases metabolic rate, Upton says. Protein-rich foods will fill you up and keep you full for a longer amount of time as well.

Bazilian recommends focusing on lean proteins like seafood, poultry, milk, yogurt, beans, nuts, and seeds.

Repeat after us: Carbs are not the enemy. Try to choose non-refined carbs and youll get plenty of benefits. They can boost performance and strength, and aid recovery from your workouts, improve thyroid function, as well as help you sleep better, Upton says.

He recommends eating carbs after a workout, when your body is most likely to use the glucose properly and refuel the muscle, and as the last meal of the day to aid in relaxation.

Vegetables are one of the healthiest ways to meet your vitamin and mineral needs, and according to Upton, they also suppress inflammation and aid in healthy digestion.

They are big in physical volume, but low in energy density, meaning you can eat plenty to fill you up without the calorie count climbing too high, he says.

Yes, youre trying to lose fat, but to do it, you need a good mix of healthy fat too. Fat is a great source of energy that can slow down digestion and suppress hunger between meals, Upton says.

Just monitor your intake and make the right choices. Nuts, seeds, olive oil, and avocados are great options.

Intermittent fasting (IF) is basically only eating for a certain period of time during the day. For example, those who follow the 16:8 plan eat for 8 hours a day (like between 8 and 12) and fast for 16 hours.

IF can help train your body to burn body fat, reduce insulin resistance and avoid metabolic conditions like diabetes, Jordan says. Not every protocol is for everyone, but the evidence increasingly validates this as an effective way to improve body composition for many folks.

Drinking enough water is vital not just for losing fat and maintaining muscle, but also for just being healthy overall. Staying hydrated impacts metabolism, performance virtually every body function, Bazilian says.

It carries the nutrients we need to the cells and the cellular debris back from the tissues to the kidney, liver, or back to the intestines to be transported out of the body.

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