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Two Next-Generation Probiotics You Should Know About: Anaerostipes and Akkermansia

Designs for Health

Its role in human health becomes apparent when considering its reduced abundance in patients with prediabetes , type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), obesity , and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), compared to healthy controls. Akkermansia muciniphila A. The mechanism by which A.

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The Hidden Connection Between Erectile Dysfunction and Antioxidant Status

Designs for Health

Smoking is a major contributor to endothelial dysfunction, promoting oxidative stress and vasoconstriction, which together impair the vascular flexibility needed for penile blood flow. Excessive alcohol intake can disrupt liver detoxification pathways, interfere with hormonal balance, and impair neural signaling critical for sexual function.

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Physical Education Waivers Make No Economic Sense

Physical Education Update

Both would benefit from the knowledge about health, flexibility, fitness and nutrition that PE classes provide. Statistics show that almost 2/3 of Ohio adults are overweight or obese and only 47% of Ohio adults get a sufficient amount of physical activity. The irony is, the cost of inactivity in Ohio is estimated to be $3.3

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Adapted Physical Education – The Call For Inclusion

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Regular physical activity in children and adolescents promotes health and fitness and helps to reduce obesity and the risk of developing chronic conditions. This recommendation from the CDC is for all students. In addition, the obesity rate for children with a disability is 38 percent higher than for children without a disability.

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Muscle Tone & Metabolism: Sculpting from the Inside Out

Designs for Health

Adequate muscle tone may improve metabolic health and mitigate the risk for metabolic disease, including type 2 diabetes, obesity, metabolic syndrome, and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Collagen is responsible for muscle flexibility and adaptation and provides structure, support, and strength to muscles, helping them function properly.

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Surprising Consequences of Physical Inactivity

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Obesity–both as a child and later as an adult–is one of the primary risks of a sedentary lifestyle. The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic has shown us we have to be flexible when it comes to implementing physical activity. Creating that environment doesn’t come without its own challenges, however.

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Popular Physical Activities for Working Women

The Sporting

Exercise improves your body's shape and physique, helping you prevent obesity. Going up the stairs is excellent cardio and it increases your blood circulation to make your legs more flexible. This physical activity also makes your body more flexible and it has excellent cardio effects.