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Choosing The Best Exercise During Menopause - Joylux

Choosing The Best Exercise During Menopause

It’s easy to lose motivation to move during menopause. Symptoms like hot flashes, insomnia, fatigue, and mood changes can leave you feeling drained and uncomfortable. Staying active & finding menopause solutions can make this transition easier by relieving or lessening symptoms.  Whether you’ve always been active or want to embark...

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What Is the Relationship between Sodium and Aging? - Joylux

What Is the Relationship between Sodium and Aging?

The average person ingests about 5000 milligrams of sodium each day. Too much of it can negatively affect your health — and lead to premature aging. Sodium ions are responsible for high blood pressure, which over time can lead to heart problems, stroke, and kidney failure. Let’s explore the connection...

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3 Nut Varieties That Benefit Your Health - Joylux

3 Nut Varieties That Benefit Your Health

They may be small, but nuts are mighty when it comes to nutrition. Research suggests that the nutritional value of nuts not only gives us a healthy dose of vitamins, minerals, and healthy fat — they also support our heart health, lower your risk of cancer, and much more. When...

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What Proteins—and How Much—Should You Be Eating? - Joylux

What Proteins—and How Much—Should You Be Eating?

As you age, it’s vital you’re getting enough (and the right kinds of) protein. What proteins — and how much — should you be eating? For such an essential component of our diet, it may be surprising to hear there isn’t broad consensus of how much protein is best to...

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Managing Unhealthy Fats in Your Diet - Joylux

Managing Unhealthy Fats in Your Diet

Saturated or trans fats are known as "bad" fats. They’re associated with increased disease risk. You may not be able to remove saturated fats from your diet altogether, but it’s essential to cut down on them as much as possible. The 2 Types of "Bad" Fats Saturated fat These fats...

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7 Healthy Benefits of Dark Chocolate - Joylux

7 Healthy Benefits of Dark Chocolate

Your fondness for chocolate doesn’t go unnoticed by your body. Studies show eating small amounts of dark chocolate boasts some convincing health benefits. Dark chocolate is a rich source of antioxidants and chock full of good-for-you nutrients. 1. Rich in antioxidants The organic compounds active in dark chocolate act as...

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