Strength training boosts longevity, mood and metabolism as it builds muscle : Shots

Strength training is good for everyone, but women who train regularly get a significantly higher boost in longevity than men. Gary Yeowell/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Gary Yeowell/Getty Images Strength training is good for everyone, but women who train regularly get a significantly higher boost in longevity than men. Gary Yeowell/Getty Images Resistance training does more than help us build strong muscles. A new study finds women who do strength training exercises two to three days a week are more likely to live longer and have a lower risk of death from heart disease, compared to women who do…
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Breakfast cereals for weight loss and health, doctor shares the best and worst

NOT SO HEALTHY: There is also one type of ‘healthy’ cereal you may want to avoid (Image: Getty) Breakfast is often said to be the most important meal of the day, but not all breakfasts are the same. A doctor explained that some cereals are much better for you than others. Talking to Express.co.uk, Doctor Deborah Lee – from the Doctor Fox Online Pharmacy – talks about which cereals are good and bad for your health. She said: “You simply can’t beat a bowl of porridge oats. “Oats are a type of whole grain – this means the grains are…
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