Do Ketogenic Diets Work?

The ketogenic diet, or more commonly referred to as the keto diet, has been gaining momentum in recent years with active agers and weight loss aspirants alike.  Many books from medical experts such as Dr. Jason Fung and Dr. Daniel Pompa have demonstrated that the keto diet focuses on using fat as an energy source instead of carbohydrates. When active agers adopt a keto lifestyle,

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Is Resistance Training Necessary?

As we age, it is important to stay physically active and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Resistance training, also known as strength training or weightlifting, is an excellent way to provide physical benefits such as increased muscle mass, improved balance, and enhanced bone strength. This type of exercise can be beneficial for the active aging population in particular.

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Is Cholesterol the Bad Guy?

In 1952, physiologist Ancel Keys presented his diet-heart hypothesis that linked heart disease to fat intake.  In his (in) famous 7 Countries Study, Keys confirmed his belief that animal fats contain cholesterol, and higher cholesterol was causing atherosclerosis in humans.  Conclusion?  Eating high fat diets causes heart disease and are ultimately dangerous for our health.  The 7 countries that Keys studied clearly show an increase of rates of heart disease in correlation to increased consumption of fats.

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